A More Rustic Life??

You’ve heard the old saying, be careful for what you wish for? Take note and heed the warning, because there is great truth in that!Many years ago, in my late teens, my dream home was a rustic log cabin without the basic amenities. Something remote, where surviving off the land would be necessary. Times change [...]

A Year Of Spinning

It’s been about a year since I picked up my first spindle and taught myself to spin. Now I have a modest spindle collection and a wheel. I have been reflecting on what led to my interest in spinning.I was about 24 when the idea of spinning first entered my mind. Early one Saturday morning, [...]

The Return of the Disappearing Blogger

I detest blogging after such an absence. Sometimes I feel a little guilty for not blogging. I know I have some loyal readers/friends who do check to see if I have updated. I must apologize for leaving it far too long without an update.First, thank you to everyone for the birthday wishes (even if one [...]

The Socks That Nearly Weren’t

Have you ever had a serious love/hate relationship with something on your knitting needles? I have finally fully experienced this phenomena and came very close to tossing a pair of socks in progress when they were 3/4 of the way finished.I began knitting the second sock of the Vineyard color way that I picked up [...]

A Love Affair to Remember

Three days into the New Year and I am madly in love. Thankfully Spurg doesn’t have much to worry about, since this love affair involves wool socks. Yes, I have another pair on the needles already.

My gauge is improving, these will be my 5th pair of socks, and finally, I am learning all the [...]