sometimes it’s the little things

Being "self-taught" in painting, there are some things which are so elementary, and yet unknown.   And I love it when I have one of those "aha" moments. Earlier today I had one.  I'm painting something, I don't yet know what it will evolve into, but I knew I wanted to do it in blocks on … Continue reading sometimes it’s the little things

Knitting socks!

My feet are always cold these days.   And I am having a hard time finding socks that will fit both feet due to an ankle support I'm wearing.  So, I decided that other people knit socks, why not me? First thing I learned....sock yarn usually contains wool.....I am allergic to wool....not as drastically as I … Continue reading Knitting socks!

Must be 9pm.

And how do I know that?  Well, I have this little "helper"......every day at 4 pm he comes to tell me it's time to feed the outside dog...... And if I'm still in the studio sewing at 9pm....this is where he comes to: He never touches the foot pedal, but he makes it extremely difficult … Continue reading Must be 9pm.