Monthly Archives: January 2022

Hearts and Quarters

If you are going to be making anything for Valentine’s Day, now is the time. Hearts are a common motif to see this time of year, and are a perennial favorite in needlework and folk art of all kinds. The … Continue reading

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Varied work from my hands

I often do handwork projects for the sheer relaxation of the stitching. When I can keep my mind from wandering to the latest deadline or the next project even hand binding is lovely to do and is the gold standard … Continue reading

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Spinning plates and and the internet

Having a 11 week old pup in the house with all our other pets, including my daughters dog home from college with her for another two weeks has been like the old vaudeville act spinning plates on sticks and keeping … Continue reading

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Time to mend the world

Now that the year 2022 is underway, we are into the long dark that runs till Valentine’s Day or thereabouts. Since we are very blessed to have electric lights, it is the perfect time to get some stitching done. It’s … Continue reading

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