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As I spin up the camel and gold wool I have a growing concern that there might not be enough of this batch to make the hat. Then I filled up the second bobbin, there might just be enough. I was planning on doing contrasting bands in the natural color. I did dye some uncarded [...]

My singles from the dyed roving are coming out a little fuzzier than I’d hoped. I’m  adding a little extra twist for a harder more defined yarn. Sometimes dying does a little to correct the texture, this time that was not the case– I’m sure I’ll live through it. Pretty sure at least. Today is [...]

This is little Eggmond, he’s only 2 days old, but soon he’ll have a full head of luscious wheat grass hair. Lexi made two egg heads but she’s refused to allow me to photograph them because she wants to post them on her blog. For some reason I thought this project would be a little [...]

I hate being sick. Physical symptoms of the flu aside, I get this antsy feeling because I’m not doing anything other than taking periodic swigs of cough syrup and popping ibuprofin along with minimal housekeeping duties. I know myself well enough to know that I am not in the right state of mind to start [...]

Just outside of Salem Oregon is one of the great wonders of the Pacific Northwest. It’s called the Enchanted Forest. This is not just an amusement park. There are rides, but the main attractions are fairytale and western themed walk throughs, mazes, tunnels, and slides and tons to see so the kids actually end up [...]

Today is Lexi’s birthday, the Lex monster is 5 years old. Right now she’s celebrating by eating a small box of white chocolate. 5 year old + sugar= oh dear what have I done!? Her birthday party was on the 2nd, so today is more or less going to be a quiet affair with some [...]

I brought the Traveler out and cozied myself up next to the fire to spin some BFL and Josey asked if he could use the Traddy. Does a bear live in the woods? He armed himself with some wool, I set the drive band and tension for him, put a drop of oil on the [...]

A few days ago I managed to stub my toe with such force that I split the toe nail down to the cuticle. Right near the middle of the nail too. If you live within a 3000 mile radius of my house it’s possible that you heard a string of profane observations on the character [...]

One of the great traditions in our home is the tooth fairy box. That’s right. No pillows to find in darkened rooms, the convenient tooth fairy box hangs oh-so-nicely on the bedroom door because, oddly enough, the tooth fairy hands out extra bling if she doesn’t risk exposure or steps on tiny extremely painful Lego [...]