I’ve been struck by the reading bug this summer. Specifically, I want to read(and buy) all of Janice Holt Giles’ works. I first read Hannah Fowler when I was 13, and it has become a tradition for all of my daughters to read, and own this book. Hannah Fowler was really only supposed to be [...]
Entries from July 2008
July 21, 2008
Time to learn something new
I just got a drop spindle and some roving in the mail today, and can’t wait to try it out. I love fiber, and the idea that I could make something go from roving to yarn is exciting to me. Of course, I still have to learn how, but that’s what youtube is for, right?
July 15, 2008
Todays canning
This morning I went out to Green Acres U Pick and spent almost an hour picking black raspberries. 6.7 pounds! I’m thinking about picking blueberries on Thursday, and just canning the fruit for wintertime desserts. Sound good?
July 14, 2008
Cubbies yarn!!
It’s purtier than I imagined it would be! I can’t wait to start knitting with this yarn…it’s my favorite yarn dyer, and it’s beautifully dyed.
July 12, 2008
Canning season is upon us
In between all of the traveling(which I promise I will blog about), I have been trying to get some canning done. I got 8 pints of strawberry jam(with the help of Ian). Today I got up bright and early and went to the public market on the LAST available day for cherries. I came home [...]
July 2, 2008
Completely Pointless and Arbitrary
My favorite group on Ravelry. Well tonight someone posted this. You must see.
