I had been looking for a place of landing for some time, perhaps even before I realized it. As time passed, I found myself longing more and more to put my hands in the dirt again. I wanted to garden, raise chickens, spin and weave, and have the freedom to do so in my own little space. Well, my own little space did come, and at the perfect moment, too…
A Place of Landing
Blueberry Picking
The blueberry season arrived and is now fading away here on the coast of Alabama. It is probably best, considering I have already gathered more berries than I could reasonably use in a year’s time. There is something about harvesting that I find quite satisfying. I planted a couple of blueberry bushes of my own a few years ago, but…
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Marsh Fern
Marsh Fern, Thelypteris palustris In May, I was walking through a local pitcher plant bog on the coast of Alabama and ran into a bundle of Marsh Ferns. Rightfully so, as the ground was wet and marsh-like, just where one would anticipate to find them. Yet, it was still such a joy to happen upon these ferns, whether expected or…
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Arabah
During my summer in Alaska, I wrote Arabah, a simple shawl pattern. Ever since I finished the project, I find myself sporting the new shawl more often than not. Something about it makes me feel like Little Red Riding Hood. The yarn I…
Burrow
Recently, I have been reminiscing and revisiting my friends from the Secret Garden. So, I decided to create a beanie inspired by the simplicity and nature of the story. I knew the pattern needed…