Just a small part of the stash I'll admit it. I'm a yarn hoarder. I see pretty yarn, make a plan (sometimes) for its use, get it home, then stash it away. Once in a while, it will be used for the project I had in my head, but often it doesn't. And since I'm... Continue Reading →
A living memorial? Or a home?
Several months after mom's death, I sorted through clothes and some personal items, but I never quite go around to going through the bulk of what was left behind. I moved into the bedroom and that was about it. It was beginning to feel like a living memorial to mom. Not only is mom not... Continue Reading →
Confessions of an OCD knitter
Still working on the Barndom shawl. I haven't done anything with it for four days. Aside from one minor rant over the instructions -- Yo, West! "k until 2 before marker, k2" is K TO MARKER! -- I've been knitting along, happy as an annoyed clam. Suddenly, BAM! I have no earthly idea why, but... Continue Reading →
Barndom knit along/kill along — same thing
WARNING: My non-knitting followers might want to skip this unless you're interested in a seeing a grown woman throw a tantrum. If you're entertained by someone else's nuking, by all mean, enjoy! I've been knitting for many years. Many, many, many years. I teach knitting. I read patterns and charts. I have charted patterns and written patterns... Continue Reading →
Pressure!
Self-imposed deadlines are the bane of my existence. They are also something I can't seem to stop myself from making. Geesh! I have two friends getting married next weekend. I have a lovely dress that I still need to alter slightly. I have the shoes and everything I need -- except something to wear around... Continue Reading →
Thanks for the visit
Dear Dan, Thanks for stopping by this morning. As always, your visits are too short. The funny thing about dreams is the consistency/inconsistency factor. In the last dream like this, you moved to Japan. In this one you had moved to Italy and had to go back before someone or something caught up with you.... Continue Reading →