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So this weekend I have been getting things done that require large chunks of time instead of the small moments here and there that I tend to use for my crafting pursuits. One of the fleeces I got at Rhinebeck one year was calling for some attention. I wasn’t even sure if it [...]

Lucky me, I have a bad head cold that is turning into a sinus infection! This would normally be a great excuse to get a load of knitting done, however I have been working from home as it’s month end and I can’t really afford to take an actual sick day.
This weekend, before I [...]

There is nothing better on a Sunday morning than making a nice cup of espresso and relaxing for the day.

I’ve cleaned the house, done the laundry, and even finished my errands today! Very productive. In fact it was a great day to start spinning down some of my stash.
If I want to move [...]

I told you I had a spinning surprise, right? Well, here it is. And it’s a boy.

His name is Dexter, and he’s a Bosworth Journey wheel. Jonathan Bosworth is an amazing woodworker, and this wheel is a mechanical marvel. It’s gorgeous, smooth, addictive, and satisfying to spin on.
These wheels are unique [...]

I finished the Bellatrix socks a bit ago but haven’t had a chance to get pics what with the moving and what not. They came out cute. I hated them, then I didn’t mind them, now I kinda like them and am beginning to see that they are charming. At first the [...]