My 100th Post!
It wasn’t long after I started blogging that I found the wonderful blog, the Dancing Professor, and one of the first posts I read there asked, “Who are you writing for?” I thought… Continue reading
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Books on the Nightstand, Books on the Kindle, Part Two
Art books for less than half their listed price, old out-of-print books for free, books that I didn’t even know existed now magically recommending themselves to me, huge books that can now fit… Continue reading
Books on the Nightstand, Books on the Kindle, Part One
When someone asks me, “Kindle or real book?” my answer is “Both.” I will take any book I can get in any form. I love being able to carry 50 or so books… Continue reading
Waltz Across Textiles
Barbers, bartered brides, and bullfighters, – they all get their own operas. Pirates, demons, tsars, student princes – they’re all thrilling characters, but if you ask me, textile artists are seriously underrepresented in… Continue reading
Nature’s Spinners
This morning was misty, and I could see a huge spider web from all the way across the pond. When I got out there with my camera, I saw lots of webs of… Continue reading
Nature’s Weavers
It’s been breezy lately, which means empty birds’ nests are falling from the trees. I’m always amazed at the variety and strength of these structures.
Textile Destination: San Antonio
You may not know this, but Texans have certain assigned duties, including checking on the Alamo regularly, and drinking beer down on the Riverwalk while listening to mariachis play Johnny Cash songs. So… Continue reading
Fresh Finds
Yesterday my husband and I spent a lovely afternoon browsing in the shops of Huntsville, Texas, and of course I managed to find a few things that really needed me to rescue them… Continue reading
Shawl of Paisley Design
After getting through six months of summer, Texans look forward to the cool weather of fall – even when it’s not really cool enough, I bring out my cozy textiles in the hopes… Continue reading
Halloween Textravaganza
I’m not a huge Halloween aficionado, but I do have a few items that might help you in planning a Halloween party. It’s still early in the month – sure, you have time… Continue reading