Mending
Thinking about mending. Trying to make it more than it is. Exploring the symbolic dimensions. These things are beyond me. I just need to do it. “Use it up, wear it out, make it...
Category: Making
A case
This is a gift for a family member. I took a class in making these boxes over the summer. It’s not easy. I was not in a careful frame of mind when making this...
Red sky
The sunrise was very bright this morning. It was exciting even though it only lasted a few minutes. It’s supposed to rain/snow, but not until tomorrow night. So I’m not sure what this “sailor’s...
Turning a heel
This is a back-to-basics kind of post. There is a lot of everyday wholesomeness around here to embrace, so let’s do it. By the way, Sam was running for county commissioner. And – he...
October begins
I saw two new birds at the feeder today. That is surely a sign of seasonal change. One was a woodpecker, black and white. He didn’t belong at the feeder, but he was tapping...
With daisies
Summer afternoons in Maine. The daisies are blooming near the deck. They look beautiful for a few weeks. My quilt top is progressing. To manage the size a little better, I’m going to stitch...
Skylight
Moving along with the housetop quilt – I think I’ll call it Skylight. I’m making it up as I go. I think I’ll stop with the undyed linen after another round. I have a...