Monthly Archives: October 2014

Things I love about rural Maine

I love Maine. I love the scenery, all four seasons, the natives, and the whole culture that is Maine. Here are a few examples of that Maine culture you won’t see any where else (or at least not a lot … Continue reading

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Some weaving moments

The warp being beamed, the wood stickers help keep an even tension. All tied up on the front apron beam. Weaving at last! Here is where the two layers open. And on the other side, the fold. This will probably … Continue reading

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My other job

I know I don’t talk about my “day job” very much, and I guess that’s because although I love what I do at Boston Ocular Prosthetics (or BOP as it is known amongst us girls there) it is not my … Continue reading

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Back in the Bunny Business again

For months now Helen, the owner of the Belfast yarn shop where I sell my yarn, has been begging me for Angora yarn, from local Angora bunnies of course. I had raised them in the past but had sold out … Continue reading

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Potholders, the finished product, and other projects

Taking the potholder off the loom is simply a process of pulling the loops off the hooks and through one another. As pictured here. Wow! That potholder needs washed, look at the cat hair! Or actually please don’t, my girls … Continue reading

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From socks to potholders (the rest of the story)

So, here are all the socks in their new colorful glory. Yes, I did leave Luke with some socks to wear! Now I cut off the toe and the hemmed portion of cuff. I then cut the loops like so, … Continue reading

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