Thumbprint Stole For The Bishop

This past week was the NC Synod assembly for the Lutheran church (more about that and other stuff here) and I was asked to assist in making a stole for the bishop. The… Read More →

Without A Voice

So I’ve been pretty far from creative lately. I have knit a few things I guess but I’ve made nothing. Just not felt very creative lately. Dull, actually. Well, that and I got… Read More →

Christmas Roundup

Ok, so it’s time for the Christmas Roundup! First, some things I got as gifts.  Books, for one thing, which I’ve already listed in the previous post.  Also some scrapbook paper and a… Read More →

All Done But The Baking

Well, finally, all the DIY Christmas gifts are complete!  All except the baking part, of course. I didn’t end up doing as much knitted items as I have in the past, but that’s… Read More →

DIY Christmas Continues: Aprons

So the DIY Christmas continues and I’ve finished one more project–an apron. This is a gift for someone on my list who is a really good cook and I think she’ll like it. … Read More →

Sewing/Work Room

I saw this sewing room, the recently renovated work room of Connie Amaden-Crawford, and I really want it!  Well, most of all I want those fold out tables!   For real, everyday use,… Read More →

Halloween Costume In Process

So, the first part of the Halloween costume is complete.  Let’s make that the most difficult and time consuming portion–the dress and vest/corset.  (not really a corset, obviously, but that’s what it is… Read More →

DIY Christmas Progress

Since I started the idea of making all my Christmas gifts (or at least as many as I possibly can and hand made by others when that’s not possible) I’ve gotten quite a… Read More →