I always try to find the simplest solution to a problem. I had someone once ask if I do this because I’m lazy. To be honest, that’s sometimes true, however, simpler solutions are less likely to fail or break the bank. Why complicate matters? Life is challenging, chaotic, and often expensive enough. Last year, I…

It surprises some people to discover that I always have multiple ongoing projects. This is nothing new, I’ve been this way nearly my entire life. While sometimes I wish I could give complete dedication to only one endeavor at a time, I see benefit from my methods. benefits of multiple ongoing projects First and foremost,…

As the spring bulbs emerge, I like to give my tools some much needed TLC. The winter months are when they see the heaviest use. The process is similar for the different types of tool. I gather them together, evaluate their condition, clean, and perform maintenance, wash the container, and put everything away properly. I…

I’ve felt glued to work for weeks, it feels as if there hasn’t been forward progress on my projects either. This morning, I took myself outside without any swatches or my laptop. I sat and paused to absorb the sights and sound of nature around me. While the heat and humidity quickly became a new…

Special yarn is often tricky to swatch. I have been intimidated by yarns in my stash. Logic doesn’t always play into it. I know that I need to swatch, I write about it all the time! First, it helps me to understand the fabric in my chosen stitch pattern and needle/hook size, I call this…