Thanksgiving Roundup
Thanksgiving came & went in a blink it felt like. This is my favorite meal of the year, hands down. I have hosted/cooked for so many years now, I feel like I have it down to a science; from the prep, to the timing, to …
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Back To Reality
While I have so many thoughts reflecting back on the last 7 months (crazy!), I am checking in with this post now that radiation is done (yay!). I am back to work and back to reality and it is bittersweet. I am feeling really good, …
Living with Cancer
I realize I have not been consistent with posting and so some of these may seem out of order. Yesterday marked my last day of radiation. I had minimal unpleasant effects. I am currently a bit stiff (I have stretches to do), tired, and my …
Life Update
I don’t often post about my personal life on this blog. For starters, I am a fairly personal person. I don’t like to talk about my struggles, especially when I’m in thick of it. But life took a pretty significant turn over the last few …
Double Half Hitch Knot Tutorial
The double half hitch knot can be used to create lines and shapes. I found this to be tricky when starting out, but once you get the hang of it, it becomes natural feeling and very easy to remember. You can do this from left …
Larks Head Knot Tutorial
The larks head knot is used to attach cord to a dowel, so it’s quite essential to learn. It is also very, very easy. Here is a super easy-to-follow tutorial. 1. Prepare your dowel and cord. Cut the cord to the desired length and fold …
Resources – Tools/Looms
When starting out weaving, I used a small lap loom. It was nothing fancy, but it did the trick. There are so many different types and styles. There are adjustable looms, looms with stands, etc. Which one is right for you? That will depend. I …
Roast Split Chicken
I was slightly perplexed when my husband came home with split chicken this past week. I had never cooked that before. We often cook chicken breast or a whole roast chicken, so admittedly I didn’t really know what to do with it or what it …
Resources – Cotton Rope
Cotton rope/cord is one of the most versatile fibers to use. It is a staple for macrame but it works really well in weavings too. It is hard to pick a favorite seller. I love UnfetteredCo on Etsy. Not only do they have a great …
Resources – Dowels
I am often asked to share what I use in my weavings and macrame. Where I get certain items, supplies and what brands I like. While I think it is with good intentions, even though typically because they want to create similar items to sell, …