Rearranging the studio for a craft day

Every now and then when the studio gets messy and I find myself gravitating to the kitchen instead of my craft room, I know it’s time to rearrange things. One thing I do to get me inspired is to plan for visitors to come over. Then I have a deadline!

blending colorful fiber with carders

I am enjoying a colorful day of blending wool fibers for a crochet project.

Spinning with the summer sun

Sometimes when the weather is perfect, friends gather for a garden party. Today we spinners are meeting at Lu’s garden. It is such an inspiring place, full of flowers and vegetables and bunnies. Breathe deeply and take in the aroma of the Corsican mint beneath your feet. Small wonders and simple pleasures are on today’s menu.

My latest yarn

I am always encouraging people to enter their creative work in a show. And this year I entered several things in The Black Sheep Gathering’s fiber arts show. I want to share my experience this year.

Remembering the ghosts that passed this way

There are ghost that visit the Thomas Griswold House in Guilford Connecticut. Let me share with you my story.

Moving around day in my studio

Today I must be in a Spring cleaning sort of head space, as I want to rip apart my studio and start afresh. After being in this space for almost a year, I liked many things about my current arrangement, but I felt as though my space was not being utilized to its potential. Besides,I think it’s fun to try something new!

Monday’s inspiration

Start the day with some inspiration.
Something vintage.

Books on my shelf speak volumes about me

Whenever I am in someone’s studio, I always check out what books are on their shelf. I can discover quite a bit about someone