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FiberFrau
@fiberfrau
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Writer, Knitter, Designer, and Teacher
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2018-05-24 10:00
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Bitcoin Backed Hive
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Busy Morning
The Bible says the Proverbs 31 woman rises early and gives food to her household. Since I will be at my daughter's house today, I made dinner for my own house right after breakfast. Meatloaf is oven ready
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Bitcoin Backed Hive
10d
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Astronomy and Art
I am having a great time teaching astronomy to homeschoolers in grades 4 to 6 this year. I am using an Apologia Astronomy textbook combined with an assortment of art projects. This week we learned about
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NeedleWorkMonday
11d
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Some Quick Fixes
I am using fine crochet cotton to make a mesh bag for a bar of soap. I start with foundation single crochet and join to make a tube that will fit around the bar. This should be quick to finish next time
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Bitcoin Backed Hive
18d
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Skirt from Pants
I made this slim skirt from a pair of wide-legged pants. Here's my process, step by step. After opening the inseam completely, I extend the front and back seams by pinning out the crotch fabric. Once I
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HiveCats
23d
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Is This Bad Luck?
Walking under a ladder is traditionally considered bad luck. What if your black and white cat lies under a ladder? Feeny has been helping the Professor with some projects lately. This week has involved
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Bitcoin Backed Hive
23d
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Going Low Tech
My coffeemaker stopped brewing. Dear husband the Professor purchased it for me about 5 years ago as a small compensation for having to live in the communist state of Illinois for a few years. After we
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Bitcoin Backed Hive
1M
Getting Ready to Teach Again
I started homeschooling in the 90s, when there were still few families doing it. Over the years, I helped grow the movement by encouraging friends and teaching specialized classes at coops. After more
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Bitcoin Backed Hive
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Back Again
I did not realize how many months it had been snce my last post. Caring for a 2-year-old ganddaughter 5 days a week makes one lose track of time. But it is a joy. Here are just a few pictures from my absence,
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bbh
6M
BBHO Power-Up Day Post
BBHO power up with a chatty update on daily activities
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Bitcoin Backed Hive
7M
Published via Ecency
Icy Week Activities
Most everything grinds to a halt in the South when there is actual winter precipitation. We were blessed to miss the heavy ice that has crippled the Deep South, but still have road and school closures
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bbh
8M
BBH Project Power-Up Day Post
BBH Project Power-Up Day and adventures with a grandchild.
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bbh
8M
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Mending Jeans
I love a good pair of jeans that fit perfectly. I panic when those jeans start wearing thin, since I do not want to go searching for a new pair. I hate trying on pair after pair, with nothing fitting as
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Bitcoin Backed Hive
8M
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A Look Back at...Socks?
I have days off from watching my granddaughter, so I have used the hours to finish projects and to tidy up so adorable toddler doesn't get into too much mischief. Along the way, I took a break to go through
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Bitcoin Backed Hive
8M
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Mending and Relaxing
Today I am doing easy things like fixing holes in pillows. This kind of straightforward sewing is just the mindless remedy I needed after a month of nervous sewing on expensive bridal and formal dresses.
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NeedleWorkMonday
9M
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Knitting Hats
I have been busy sewing for several weddings, but this week I took a break with some relaxing knitting. I was traveling, so hats were a good portable project. The first hat is for my youngest granddaughter.
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bbho
10M
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BBHO Power Up Day
I just drove back from Indiana to North Carolina, but remembered to power up 155 BBHO because it is the 20th. I was able to help care for my mom for a few days and help out my sisters. Ready for a good
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HiveCats
10M
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A Neighbor Visits
I was at my grandaughter's house babysitting when someone surprised me at the kitchen window. At first I was startled--saw a flash of black and white and wondered how my own cat could have made it outside
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bbh
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BBH Power-Up Day and Language Learning Project
BBHO Power Up day plus my language learning project
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HiveCats
1y
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Feeny in a New Box
Just another rainy caturday, good for lounging and watching football on television. This box came today with science supplies for Dr. Schimmel, the grandpa human. Box for cat. Laboratory hot plate with
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Quick Gardening Notes
This was my first full growing season at my new townhome. With only container gardening as an option, here are my hits and misses for the year: Rhubarb is a big hit. I started my rhubarb from seed, so
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