Category: Making

Gray with a few sparkles

I finished my second little weaving on the pipe loom. This time I put on the warp by memory, without referencing the videos constantly. There were mistakes. But I was able to weave without...

Forest and sky

I finished up the quilting on this small square this morning. A good task on new year’s morning. Wrapping something up. The cloth feels good, solid. Although a little confused. The stitching is very...

Weaving eye

The little weaving is off the pipe loom and finished. Lots of fun. I don’t know what’s going on with the unevenness of the borders, especially at the bottom. But I’m pleased to be...

Passing the time

My body and mind are still tuned to the cycles of work-vacation-work. I used to get so energized at work. I found it hard to relax and enjoy downtime. I still tend to have...

Pipe loom debut

I’m weaving a four selvedge piece on a pipe loom. Finally! I convinced Sam to help me by saying it was the only thing I wanted for Christmas. He went directly to the pipe...

Consolation cloths

I canceled our solstice party today. I was really geared up for it, crossing off to-do lists, cleaning house, soup and bread in progress. But it was getting far too complicated due to Covid....

Winter nesting

The basket is done. I was in a big hurry to finish it and now I miss the occupation of it. It’s snowing beautifully outside. I want to go out and walk in it....