This is my go-to hiking blanket. Light enough for easy carry, but warm enough for those cold days. Whether heading out for a picnic or sitting by a campfire, this blanket makes everything just a little cozier. Plus, it is photogenic. I take it with me just about everywhere I go. Hiking Blanket Pattern The blanket wraps up nice and…
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My Backyard Graduation Party Growing up homeschooled was unconventional, to say the least. And, needless to say, when graduation time came around there were plenty of emotions. But, little by little my mama and I not only made it through but were able to enjoy the process as well. Here’s how we did it: Some of the links I have provided…
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Sundays There is something about the softness of a cloudy day that always calls me home. Even with twenty different shoulds, in the dimness of a rolling storm, I always find myself longing for the comfort of familiar. There is a peace and clarity to be gained from simple days. As I sit here with my knitting in my lap…
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A cardinal’s silhouette printable A Cardinal’s Silhouette Printable I took this photograph a couple of years ago on a cloudy winter day. The photograph isn’t truly black and white, it only naturally came out that way. A cardinal flew onto an upper branch of a tree giving himself a natural silhouette against the bright white sky. Struck by the beauty…
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Fiber Ounces vs Yarn Yardage: A guide to translating ounces into future yardage When I first started spinning (see Beginning Spinning) I was at a complete loss when it came to ounces and translating fiber into future yardage. I searched everywhere for a guide but never found one. So, when I finally did figure it out, I decided I would write a…
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