Category Archives: Books and Reading

Yarn Along – Just Barely

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Angela

Life is so frantic lately, I almost didn’t make Nicole’s KCCO or  Ginny’s Yarn Along this week.  I am having trouble keeping my head above water some days.  It seems to be a constant problem – four kids, busy schedules, … Continue reading →

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Alpaca and Social Permaculture

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Angela

I’m tackling spinning for the Yarn Along this week.   Little by little, I am working my way through a 4 oz bag of first-shearing unwashed alpaca fiber (isn’t the coppery color lovely?).  This buttery soft fiber was a gift from … Continue reading →

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Yarn Along for a New Year

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Angela

Glad to be joining Ginny this morning, as she restarts her Yarn Along for 2013. Today is our first day back to homeschooling after winter break. This year, in an attempt to better meet our children’s educational and emotional needs, … Continue reading →

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Yarn Along with Tasha

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Angela

The past few mornings, I have been reading through one of my favorite books over coffee.  Like so many, I have been fascinated with Tasha Tudor since childhood.   Something about her homespun quality – her eccentricity – is comforting and … Continue reading →

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Yarn Along – The Dolls’ Christmas

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Angela

Taking a break from three days of sewing projects this morning.  The three younger kids were up early, so I’ve been reading to them from The Dolls’ Christmas, by Tasha Tudor, while I work on some knitting. For the first … Continue reading →

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The Tomten and the Fox

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Angela

Needle felting is one of those crafts we feel drawn toward more in the winter months.  Both of the girls really enjoy making Christmas ornaments and decorations.  Harold is learning to use the needle tool safely, and often prefers playing … Continue reading →

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Yarn Along – Rhythm of the Home

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Angela

I have a piece in the new issue of Rhythm of the Home .  It just came out today!   Hope you get a chance to read and try out the recipe – it is a family favorite. The entire issue … Continue reading →

Posted in Books and Reading, Changing Seasons, Crafting, Knitting, Mamas Who Inspire, Moderation and Economy, Spinning | 8 Comments

Wool Along

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Angela

Joining with Nicole for KCCO and Ginny for the Yarn Along.  We’re finishing up some Thanksgiving and autumn-themed books this week before diving in to Advent books next week.  I think we’ve read and re-read Wild Child at least a … Continue reading →

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Yarn Along

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Angela

 Anyone else starting to feel the Christmas-knitting pressure? Finished a simple scarf (white mohair stash yarn I bought in college), and about to cast on some socks.  The yarn is a heathered grey 100% undyed Jacob sheep yarn handspun by … Continue reading →

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November Yarn Along

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Angela

Taking a break from knitting this week to finish up some spindle spinning.  It’s a soft grey undyed wool, breed unknown, since it was purchased several years ago at an estate sale with many other bags of fiber. My reading … Continue reading →

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