june at noon

You might have noticed it’s been a little quieter than usual around here. I haven’t had as much on the go to show…. Or have I? In actuality, I’ve been working on a couple of things on the quiet as they’re meant to be surprises for people who visit this website. I’ve also been busy [...]

Twelve down. Sixty or so to go. And all loose ends tidily tucked in. (Will it last, Tania?) I think there might be some new illos in the works this week too. I hope your week is off to a good start!

Over the last year I’ve seen so many beautiful variations on the granny square blanket, and I keep commenting that I really ought to start one as a background project for times when I need a break from drawing or a quick something to keep my hands busy for a few minutes here and there. [...]

I’ve got some more illos in the works. There’s one nearly finished, but it will have to remain a surprise for now. Today the weather was beautiful, and the kids were with Grandma, so I sat outside in a warm but shady spot and did some sketching. I think I’m going to do some traditional [...]

I think I need a simple patchwork tote for the Spring. The hardest part for me is choosing the colors and putting them all together, but I have in mind a random, wonky sort of look, so hopefully that will work to my benefit. I think it’s time to dig into my copy of Patchwork [...]

I’ve got things in the works, but still not much to show for it. I think I found my creative direction for the current project, and now I’m working on a rough draft of sorts. In my head, I’m trying to decide how I’m going to finish up two embroideries. Part of me just wants [...]

This week I’ve got a simple embroidery ready for its last stitches. Then I’ll finish it up—I’m thinking a cushion, or a mini quilt, or … hmmm, not sure yet. When it’s done it’ll go into the shop, along with a pattern you can use if you want to make one for yourself! It’s back [...]

It’s finally time to write down my goals for this year. I’ve done some reflecting on last year, and I’ve come to some definite conclusions. I feel like I have a real sense of where I’m headed (or where I’d like to head), and I feel sort of refreshed and bright and ready to start [...]

I’ve been waiting for the burst of creative energy I needed to put the finish to some projects that have been lying around, either physically so or in my mind. It seems Wednesday night’s crafty get-together did the trick, because ever since I’ve been in a whirlwind of activity. (My children are not amused.) I’m [...]

Eek! The pile has grown taller than the sewing machine! And this is just one of the piles! Double eek! The good news, I have a lot to show for all those piles, and more to come soon. I’ll be back Monday with some completed-project photos!