On February 3, an amazing package landed in my mailbox. I knew it was coming. I had ordered it. I had stalked it. I had counted the days until it’s pretties would come to me. Then, I arrived home, from The Kid’s music class. I drove up the driveway, and in my mailbox, peaking out [...]
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Blue Moon
Posted in Spinning, tagged Craft, Fiber, Spinning on February 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Spin Me Right ‘Round
Posted in Spinning, tagged Craft, Fiber, Spinning on February 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The other night while seeking inspiration for DawningDreams‘ Gorgeously Gothic Spinalong, I came across PluckyFluff’s Handspun Revolution to be exhibited in Lillehammer, Norway. I found the idea intriguing for several reasons. First, fiber art is something that should be supported, especially given my feelings on the concept of art and handicrafts. Second, I realized after [...]
End of the Year as We Know It
Posted in education, Knitting, Life, Mommyhood, Monkeyman, Spinning on January 3, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Sigh. Usually, my year in summary forward thinkingness and nostalgia are posted the first day of the year. It is now, officially, day 2 of 2010. First, I have to say, 2010 is the END of the decade, not the beginning. I am solid on this. I refuse to admit otherwise. Nothing can change this [...]
It’s Creation
Posted in Knitting, Spinning on July 26, 2009 | 3 Comments »
“The opposite of war isn’t peace. It’s creation.” Jonathan Larson Creation inspires. However, people traditionally think of the creation of art in terms of galleries and theaters. Art can be found in even the most mundane of activities. Art is life. Life is art. All of this is true. However, recently, I mentioned my participation [...]