Thoughts While Quilting and the Things They Lead To
I really love this wave design. I’m so glad the Snarky Quilter used it. I really need to take that Craftsy class she mentioned. I may use this on every quilt from now… Continue reading
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Let’s Talk About Ducks
Eleven seconds of video, four hours to learn how to get the video off my camera and into this post! I got these ducks a month ago and they have been more fun… Continue reading
1 Day 1 World Project: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Woodpecker Ninjas
When I was out walking in the woods today, I heard a lot of birds scolding and squawking. In the past, following the fuss has led me to sightings of snakes, hawks, and… Continue reading
Finally! A Little Quilting
We are still working on our living area renovation, and it is coming along pretty well, but I think I’ll make you wait until we are completely done for the big reveal. In… Continue reading
Real Women Love Plywood
We have spent the last four weekends on our ceiling renovation, and it is finally finished! My husband not being one to rest on his laurels, no sooner had we finished putting the… Continue reading
1 Day 1 World Project: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
I’m joining up with the 1 Day 1 World Project, which is hosted by Lisa Kennedy at Northwest Frame of Mind. All you have to do is show a snippet of your life… Continue reading
Today’s Surprise
Some nuthatches were fussing at something in their tree – I expected a snake but saw this little creature instead. I have lived here for five years and never even heard one before!
On the Trail of Sail History – the Vikings
We left off somewhere around 1350 BC, when the Mycenaean kings may or may not have been requiring plain linen cloth to be woven as a tax or tribute intended for sail use. … Continue reading
On the Trail of Sail History – the Mycenaeans
When I demonstrate weaving at historic festivals, I try to get people to see how societies have relied on textiles to do so much more than just clothe them fashionably. One example that… Continue reading
My Imaginary Life as an Artist in Residence
Last year when we were in San Diego, we visited Cabrillo National Monument. From Cabrillo Point you have stunning views both back toward the city of San Diego (“I can see my hotel… Continue reading