BLANKET!! My friend, Sandra, is an entrepreneur married to an artist. She is a force of nature….always positive, energetic, and moving forward. When she saw one of my sweater blankets posted for sale, she purchased it as a Christmas gift for herself. I was honored and delighted to have one of my creations in her …
In an earlier blog post, I wrote about several sweaters I was working with and reflected on what the sweaters meant to their previous owners, why they were purchased, or where they might have been worn. I’ve finished one project using the sweaters, so I want to share with you the story of the sweaters …
Today I started working on a lap blanket made from recycled wool sweaters. I have quite a large collection of sweaters, so I just selected one I liked and pulled several more in colors that I thought would go well together. When I purchase sweaters for blankets, I wash them as soon as I bring …
Winter is the perfect time to work with wool, creating warm and cozy blankets. Even though we are not experiencing many days of freezing cold, it’s cold enough to wish for an afghan or blanket in the evenings. Perfect weather to curl up with a book or binge watch that show you have been saving. …
I am very grateful for everyone who enjoys my art. Some supporters read this blog, some follow me on Facebook or Instagram, others check my Etsy store….all are appreciated! When anyone actually makes a purchase of my creations, it is an affirmation of what I work hard to create. Everyone needs to feel they have …
You can see why I titled this blog Ying and Yang! We recently became the forever family to the Ying and Yang of pugs….Buster and Emma Lou. We are not the first family to rescue these babies. Buster and Emma Lou came to us in a very special and unique way. Their first rescuer …
This summer I added another chapter to the story of the friendship of Aly and Diane, as we celebrated 50 years of friendship. It all started in the summer of 1969 when I was a guest in the Vinke home in Harderwijk, The Netherlands. I participated in an exchange program through International 4-H Clubs Teen …
Several days of cold rain have been great for the yard, but after awhile, my soul needs some sun! This is fall in Oklahoma…..90 degrees one day and 30 the next! Some years we have beautiful color, others, winter seems to come overnight. While waiting for the sun to come out, I decided to make …
Why does today seem so much colder than the past few days? The temperature is about the same. I was outside doing intervals yesterday, and it didn’t feel as cold as today. Maybe it’s the cloudy, rainy weather….it’s the type of day that just feels cold down to the bone! This day is ideal for …
I love, love, love cashmere! It is absolutely the softest, lightest weight and warmest fiber. What could be better than to curl up under a cashmere throw with a good book? When you consider where cashmere comes from, and then think of the final product, it is wonderful to see the transformation. Who would think …
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