Thousands of years ago, cats were worshiped as gods. Cats have never forgotten this. Fire was the earliest method for providing heat. Fire places were not ideal ways to heat spaces since most of the heat escaped through the chimney. Ancient Greece invented central heating, but the Romans that mastered it with their tiled floors…Read more Central Heating
Weaving
Completed Wip: The Third
Whoever wants to reach a distant goal must take many small steps. ~ Helmut Schmidt This weekend, the British Hubby and I were like millions of viewers binge watching Stranger Things 2. October is horror/scary movie month at our house so taking a break for the new season fit right in with the Halloween theme.…Read more Completed Wip: The Third
K & S Weaving Guild
Every child is an artist. The problem is staying an artist when you grow up. ~ Pablo Picasso After my first weaving class, I realized I needed a weaving group, a guild or a buddy. I remembered how much I learned from my knitting group when I was a novice knitter. One of my local…Read more K & S Weaving Guild
Sunday Dinner
Do what makes your soul shine. In Autumn and Winter, the British Hubby and I love having a proper Sunday dinner with roasted vegetables and pudding. I must say, I do miss the roasted garlic sweet potatoes I used to make. Since we've gone sugar free and carb free, I thought we would have to…Read more Sunday Dinner
Weekend Tea Tasting & Warping
Sex, drugs and rock n'roll are all very well, but nothing beats a nice cup of tea. This weekend we did a short hike and rode Ulysses all on the same day. Naturally, we didn't bring any photographic devices so there are no photos. But we did have a lovely tea tasting with friends at…Read more Weekend Tea Tasting & Warping
Full Moon Running
Methinks that the moment my legs began to move, my thoughts began to flow. - Henry David Thoreau The PNW is currently having a lovely Autumn with chilly mornings and sunny afternoons. My morning runs have been quite crisp. One of the benifts of clear cold mornings is being able to see the full moon…Read more Full Moon Running
Weaving Mishap
A man's errors are his portals of discovery. ~ James Joyce Last week, I was working on my second weaving project, Woven Scarf II, when I had a mishap. While advancing my woven cloth, the tension on one strand became too much and it snapped! If I was new to fiber crafts, I would have…Read more Weaving Mishap
The Scarves of September
You are supposed to make mistakes. That's life. Normally on the last day of September, I would take a group photo of my completed wips. I searched high and low, but my Sunset Cable Scarf is no where to be found. I suspect Ernie has made a cozy cave with it someplace. Instead there are…Read more The Scarves of September
My First Woven Item
A good life is like weaving. Energy is created in the tension. The struggle, the pull and tug are everything. ~ Joan Erikson I am really excited to have my first completed wip for September be a woven scarf. Presenting Woven Scarf I. I had to push myself a little finish the project in one…Read more My First Woven Item
Crafting Homework
Expect nothing. Appreciate everything. Several years ago, I casually mentioned I wanted to learn to weave to the British Hubby (I think it was two cross-country moves ago). Naturally, this prompted him to buy me a loom so I could start a new fiber craft. The British Hubby is amazingly supportive of my fiber pursuits.…Read more Crafting Homework
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