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The problem with starting a project from making the yarn
Is twofold. One, it takes forever. Two, if I wanted to get more exact yardage and a specific weight of yarn, I have to do math and pay attention to things like grist. But I’m not a math person, so instead I guesstimated the amount of fiber I need (12 ounces) and when spinning I… Continue reading
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I did it! I did the thing!
I deleted them (well I told Meta to delete them and now I have to wait 30 days, but they’re no longer visible). I imagine there is going to be a rough week or so as I make a brain transition to having non-doom scroll time to fill. I’m planning on redirecting to a couple… Continue reading
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Textiles! At the Boston MFA
So this was part spiritual experience, part ‘I’m grateful I get to experience and see these ancient Egyptian artifacts, but also can we return the stuff we stole to the rightful owners,’ and part inspiration to really do as much as I can with my limited knowledge to Make All The Things From The Very… Continue reading
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I went to the Boston MFA a couple weeks ago
And it was gorgeous (and huge!! They give you a map and I still kept getting lost). There was lots of art from all over the world and it was all quite lovely but here are my favorite parts: The musical instrument collection was surprisingly big and small at the same time? But I loved… Continue reading
About Me
I am an avid learner of things, maker of clothes (mostly), herder of cats, and hugger of sheep. I’m just trying to eke out a humble little existence in this delightfully weird wide world. Feel free to come along for the ride.