
Just Another Day
Appreciating the weird, stressful, and ordinary. Isn’t that what life consists of? The day started late–7:49 a.m. I’m usually up Continue reading
Appreciating the weird, stressful, and ordinary. Isn’t that what life consists of? The day started late–7:49 a.m. I’m usually up Continue reading
One of the challenges for those who create functional art–especially functional fiber art–is finding the appropriate sales outlet. If you feel that same, here’s my rant along with a little advice.
Anyone who sticks with a craft long enough eventually wants to challenge themselves. As a long-time crochet artist(!), I decided last year to give Tunisian crochet a try. This is what happened.
Two bouncy pups were leashed to the railing watching their human companions enjoying breakfast and conversation on the other side of the window. Across the street, an older man, living rough on the streets, had his spot set up in front of a sandwich shop. Suddenly, he jumped up, ran across the street between cars and stood at the railing around the patio. With a genuine smile of joy, he began petting and talking to the dogs who were delighted by the attention from this big-hearted man. He never stopped smiling and the dogs’ tails never stopped wagging.
Do you ever “talk” to your creative projects or just sit and stare for awhile? This is one project that needed that pause to figure out which way to go. Here’s my basket story.
I learned a bit about pompoms after my ancient pompom maker broke, but also discovered a bit of history, how work life sucks, and how innovation starts.
Gift-giving is challenging every year, but this year? Woah! Supply chain issues, slow delivery times, and empty shelves make it super challenging. The is close to home: Your local arts gallery, small business, or arts and crafts fair. Skip the retail giants, support the arts, and thrill your recipients with one-of-a-kind gifts.
What’s the appeal of thrifting and bargain hunting? Psychologists often mention the adrenaline rush. Well, there’s that, but the Goodwill Outlet also offers some enlightenment for the open-minded. You’ll see what I mean.