Dye Days of Summer – Pears
For my second dye experiment, I used pear twigs and leaves, soaked in well water for about a week. I put the soaked twigs and leaves in the dye pot with fresh water,… Continue reading
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These Stitches Are Driving Me Crazy!
You may recall that a few weeks ago, I was working on a twin-size quilt, and I was happy to get all the blocks sewn to the batting and backing. Even though I… Continue reading
Dye Days of Summer – Sunflowers
First the results – And then the details. My plan for the summer is to learn about natural dyes from the plants growing wild on the farm. To simplify my learning process, I… Continue reading
All-Around Craftsman
I come from a long line of women who created every kind of textile imaginable, but my dad also taught me many things about self-sufficiency and craftsmanship. From my growing up years, I… Continue reading
Why I Never Get Anywhere Fast
Distractions abound…. So many pictures to take, so many things to research….
Semester Exam
You know how, when you have exams hanging over your head, you won’t let yourself do anything else until you’ve studied? I have been feeling that it was time for me to move… Continue reading
Summer Samples
Last spring I gave a few weaving lessons to a wonderful person who knew the basics but needed a little refresher. We were going over the whole process of dressing the loom for… Continue reading
Garden Update
A few months ago I posted about started seeds, using the traditional phases of the moon. I started some in my little garden shed, and some right in the ground. Late frosts got… Continue reading
Immersed in the Impressionists – Part Three
If ever you mention books from the 1800s to people, what is their most likely response? “You know they were paid by the word, that’s why there’s so much description.” Well, that’s not… Continue reading
Savoring Spring
Here on the Gulf Coast, we usually only get about two days of Spring before jumping straight into six months of “Sauna,” but this spring we have had two months of absolutely lovely… Continue reading