The Bryce Canyon Shawl You know, it’s hot enough here in Chicago to fry an egg on the sidewalk (maybe not literally, but it sure feels like it), so working on a shawl that is reminiscent of my time in … Continue reading →
Today, as I prepare for our barbecue, I am reminded of the people in my life. My friends bring me so much, not the least of which is the process of drawing myself out of myself and into this world, … Continue reading →
If you are new to the social media phenomenon, you might not have heard of “hashtags.” A hashtag is the “pound” symbol: #, accompanied by a word or words that groups together concepts. Its purpose is to collect similar information … Continue reading →
The Nine Naughty Novelists blog hosts Rachel and I today and we talk about the pitfalls of research, as well as tips for success. Join us! “Researching Beyond the Internet.”
Continue reading →This weekend I had an object lesson in the difference between 2-D planning and 3-D execution. Namely, yarn estimation. When my baby Bryce Canyon Shawl was nice and small, it was easy to imagine I’d only need a few skeins … Continue reading →
Stop by the Noon and Wilder Blog, Taurus and Taurus, for my thoughts on the perils of research. I hope you enjoy!
Continue reading →I had the opportunity to interview Jennifer Colgan about her artistic pursuits in addition to her authorial ones. She does many different crafts and gave me some awesome pictures for examples. Come on by and see what Zentangle is! It’s … Continue reading →
Kicking off my series of interviews authors who craft, I interviewed author Jennifer Colgan. As enthusiastic about her crafts as I am, she included many pictures with her interview answers and I’m excited to be able to share them. Read … Continue reading →
Do you have a cat? If you do, then you know how quickly the empty litter containers can accumulate. With a little forethought, those containers can be a huge boon to your crafting. First, find litter that comes in larger … Continue reading →