I expect it’s my upbringing… not only have I been wearing my 20-something year old insulated coveralls again this year, but I couldn’t bring myself to throw away a ratty pair of hubby’s sweatpants. So I started cutting them up, wanting to end up with the largest pieces of fabric possible. We keep ‘dog towels’, which come in handy for … Continue reading →
My latest little find – celluloid (probably) needlework (probably) tools: Okay, the top two are easy. Crochet hooks. The next one could be a ‘needle’ – it’s flat, but could be used to thread elastic through a casing, or something of that sort. The turned pointy one below that… hmmm… could be used to make holes, like the one second … Continue reading →
Merry Christmas to all!
Continue reading →Unlike the original seasonal medieval tune heralding the beginning of “Sumer”, I am not tempted to burst into song. We had such a mild fall and delayed winter that actual cold weather now is climate shock! I can finally wear sweaters, but I also have frozen water in the barn to deal with, among other wintry tasks. Still, we’ve only … Continue reading →