Remember, remember! The fifth of November, The Gunpowder treason and plot; I know of no reason Why the Gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot! Guy Fawkes is Britain's most notorious traitor. In 1605, Guy Fawkes along with 12 other men attempted to blow up the House of Parliament. Obviously, the plot failed. Bonfires were set…Read more Bonfire Night
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All Hallows Eve
Shadows of a thousand years rise again unseen, Voices whisper in the trees, "Tonight is Halloween!" ~Dexter Kozen It's Halloween! The Encyclopedia of Religion states that “the British church attempted to divert the interest in pagan customs by adding a Christian celebration to the calendar on the same date as Samhain, the ancient Celtic name for…Read more All Hallows Eve
Practicing Patience
Our patience will achieve more than our force. ~ Edmond Burke Patience when knitting or blocking lace is a must. Pinning out a lace shawl or scarf can be painstaking, but it is worth the effort. There are so many different ways to block garments. One can soak and then block, there's steaming and also…Read more Practicing Patience
Ailurophile
A cat has absolute emotional honesty: human beings, for one reason or another, may hide their feelings, but a cat does not. ~ Ernest Hemingway It's no secret. I'm a cat lover. As I write today's blog post, Ernie is purring his heart out on my lap. Periodically, he'll move and stare up at me commending…Read more Ailurophile
The Calm Before the Storm
A smooth sail never made a skillful sailor. The rainy season has officially begun in the Pacific Northwest. Last week, we flirted with the season change. We had a few rainy mornings, but the afternoons were sunny. I even managed to catch a double rainbow last week right as I started my work day. Tonight,…Read more The Calm Before the Storm
Hats with Accoutrements
Hats are like a halo of happiness. It's Tuesday. That means hats. Today I'm talking about hats with accoutrements or extra paraphernalia. I'm currently working on two different hats that have accoutrements. I'm also using two different ways to attach the fiddly bits. The first is I'm no Chicken. I'm using Malabrigo Rios on this…Read more Hats with Accoutrements
Changing of the Seasons
October's poplars are flaming torches lighting the way to winter. ~ Nova S. Blair The days are getting shorter, the air is crisp and mother nature is putting on a spectacular show. One day a tree is green and the next day the foliage has changed to bright oranges and reds. Changing of the seasons…Read more Changing of the Seasons
Hats for Halloween
There is a child in every one of us who is still a trick-or-treater looking for a brightly-lit front porch. ~Robert Braun Halloween is a chance for adults to unleash their inner child. A chance to let your inhibitions run free. This can easily be transferred to knitting. The creativity one can express in knitting…Read more Hats for Halloween
Crisp October Days
October is crisp days and cool nights, a time to curl up around the dancing flames and sink into a good book. ~John Sinor (1930–1996), in San Diego Union-Tribune It's the first weekend of October. Time to start decorating for Halloween. Last month, I started sewing a few new projects. Introducing, my Halloween pillow cases and…Read more Crisp October Days
The sun sets on September
The hours are counting down. It's the final moments of September. I was chasing the sun to get decent group photos of September's Liberated Orphan Wips. You're probably wondering if I managed to get those last two projects done. Presenting finished project number eight: Dishie in Ohio. I bought the softest cotton yarn while I was…Read more The sun sets on September
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