Remember macrame? No? I do. It was the go-to fiber art of the early 80’s. Man, folks made everything from plant hangers, like the one I made above, to wall art, rugs, belts, covers for jugs, jewelry, vests, and anything … Continue reading →
Midsummer is coming in June, the solstice when the day is longest and night shortest. To many, this is a special time – if for nothing else than to enjoy the sun. Of course, this is just for us Northern … Continue reading →
Lace | Art | Fun Lace is to a knitter what oils are to a painter: something toward which to aspire, elevated from craft to Craft, and darned fun to work with. Tricky, too; did we mention that? You can’t … Continue reading →
I’m doing another dual post today, this time on lace. I adore lace – doilies make me swoon. When I was little, I would get those little doilies they give you under coffee cups and color them in. I know, … Continue reading →
Knitting is magical. You take a continuous filament of fiber, two sticks, and make art. How cool is that? Despite how it looks, knitting isn’t all that old. Crochet is a much more ancient art; the earliest known knitting artifacts … Continue reading →
I know I did knitting today on the main blog, too, but it bears repeating. ~grin~ Besides, what if you don’t, yet, knit? How do you go from string to art? It’s like anything else. Practice. Okay, so how do … Continue reading →
Jewelry. It works as adornment, identification, religion, art… It fulfills many different purposes, depending on its creator’s intent. Me, I like playing with sparkly stuff. This lovely bead is from a local bead shop and it took me hours to … Continue reading →
With the way the economy is, jobs are challenging to find. The landscape of the job search has materially changed in the last five years, with new tools like LinkedIn and old tools like networking even more valuable. One tool … Continue reading →
Ever wonder where things like reins for bridles, belts, pet collars, and trim come from? If they’re not leather, they’re most likely woven (though there are many other ways, for example, spool knitting, but I digress). The type of loom … Continue reading →
Curiosity. What’s that they say about it? It killed the cat? Not a very auspicious axiom for those of us who are afflicted by it. The thirst for knowledge can be an anodyne to modern life, the bustle and invasion … Continue reading →
