I opened my new order of wool stuffing and started on a couple of new dolls. I also ordered some labels that I need to have for government compliance. (Do you have any idea how many rules you have to follow to make things for children?) I still… Read More »Wool for dolls
I’ve been working along with others on Mandarine’s May Knit Along. I chose the Moonlight Garden Shawl for my project and I’m making it in this gorgeous yarn – Rios by Malabrigo. I’ve knitted with yarn by them before, and it is SO soft and easy to work… Read More »May Knit Along, a Pillowcase, Play
Emma celebrated her eighth birthday recently. Eight. I know, I’m like a broken record, but honestly the speed that my children age astounds me. She had a pretty simple wish list – a new sketch book, some colored pens, and a new leotard for ballet. She’s so incredibly… Read More »Emma’s Art Bag
Growing up, I remember being told that April showers bring May flowers (what do Mayflowers bring? Pilgrims!). But that was in a state a bit south of where we live these days. And the April showers are more like April snows. The showers come in May (though some… Read More »What do May Showers Bring
Husband was working on a project over the weekend and needed to run to the local hardware store for more caulk. Not because he needed more, he had plenty on hand, but he recently cleaned out his work space and rearranged everything and the previously purchased caulk was… Read More »Baby Chicks
The pictures have nothing to do with the words today, but this is what my flower gardens look like this week. Thought I’d document them and share, because they’re so very pretty. I know, I’m supposed to write these things down somewhere. But I rarely do. Sometimes I… Read More »April garden and old quotes
I finished the Fawn Hoodie by Carrie Bostick Hoge sweater not too long ago and I even put buttons on it, (buttons being that part of finishing a project that often escapes me). I thought it was the perfect sweater for those in between seasons – early spring… Read More »Silas’ Fawn Hoodie
He’s been waking earlier and earlier every morning, much like the sun this time of year. He wakes with a bright smile first thing in the morning, ready to greet the day and the adventures it will bring. I love that. If I’m to be honest though, I’ll… Read More »Morning thoughts
It was an overcast day. The sun wasn’t shining yet, the rain had fallen early in the morning, when the early sky hadn’t quite awakened yet. Four silly chickens were out searching for their breakfast. Suddenly, they heard a sound. They looked up? What could it be? They… Read More »A Very Silly Story
I have been working on two very special dolls for a while. They’ve been coming along slowly, a little stitching here, a little stuffing there. I have everything I need to finish them, but I so very much want them to be just perfect and I know that… Read More »Tiny dresses