a year of handmade

February always kicks me in the butt. I gain all my winter weight in February. Why? Because I lose the will to live! Sometimes the only th...

I remember the first week we brought our son home from the hospital. All parents have this sudden clutch of despair and terror, the thought...

I tossed together a quick knit top today, to wear with my swants. It's not the most figure-flattering thing, but for a 1 hour project, i...

In an attempt to rid our home of unnecessary chemicals, I discovered dryer balls. They are wool balls that have been felted. Think of the t...

Frida Kahlo. Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird. Frida Kahlo is one of my heroes.  She was a feminist before it was ...

Are you cold all winter? Do own sweaters that languish on a shelf in your closet because they are too big and busy? Let's put thos...