Hand knit socks are worth fixing when a hole develops. Here are my steps to repair a hole on the sole. I begin with matching sock yarn and a tapestry needle to outline the hole with running stitches while

This crocheted shawl is displayed on top of a queen-sized bed to show the open net pattern. There are some flaws, but they are not obvious, so that is good. It was a fast project done while watching some

My son was able to capture this perfect shot of Feeny under the Christmas tree. Meowy Christmas!

After weeks of uncertainty about the hammock we recently introduced to the porch, Feeny learned he could run under it and leap over it. At last, he decided to try napping in it like my son does. Feeny

This new shawl is in the same lavender and green as the boho maxi dress I made earlier this year. The simple mesh pattern is one I found in a favorite needlework book from the 70s. All I need to do is

After a solo road trip to visit my children and grandchildren, I come back to my husband and to this: Feeny held this pose for a long time. I suppose he was reminding me what I missed while I was visiting

I made a little shoulder shawl to go with my maxi dress. I chose to pick up the purple, although I might make another in green for variety. I made up the lace pattern as I knitted, then made I-cord for

Just an adorable cat head sticking out of a blanket in a box. Nothing to see here but cuteness.

Last year I bought bunches of wool sock yarn and a supply of lovely wool-mohair blend called Lamb's Pride worsted. I will need to hand wash thse projects, but it will be worth it. First project is a cozy

Just relaxing with his pickleball and his beach ball, Feeny was resting up for the volleyball game we watched later: Nebraska v Penn State. Feeny is a big sports fan when he isn't asleep.

A friend has more pears than she can handle, so when she learned I canned, too, she offered me a whole big box of pears. Every day I need to check for ripened ones and decide what to make. Yesterday's

How does a long rectangle of ribbing become a sock? Strategic folding and seaming. These thick slipper socks are made with 2 strands of wool sock yarn worked together as one. A smaller needle size is used

Whenever I visit my Mom, she gives me fabric from her stash. One gift was 4 yards of this poly-cotton print that makes me feel like I am back in the 70s. Naturally, it wanted to be a maxi dress. The neckline

I haven't posted for a while because my desk, computer, sewing table, and knitting hoard had to be moved and consolidated to clear a room for one of my sons. Thanks in part to the awful economy, he is

I have made orange zucchini jam, salsa, vegetable stock, cherry jam, and spiced red cabbage this week. The local farms are producing well. This year there was early concern for the corn crop because of

Feeny usually wants a chair by the window, but this morning he decided to cuddle up to me on the little sofa in the sunroom. He really likes me today.

I moved to the Midwest last year after over 30 years in the South. One of the things I do like about the Midwest is corn. Here we grow every possible kind of corn: sweet corn, feed corn, popcorn, even

Here is the skirt front with the yoke and pockets basted, ready for sewing. It is hard to see the pockets ( camouflage works!) so here is a closer photo. I also finished a pile of potholders. Here is one

I got the camo fabric a while back. Now it is time for a new skirt from an old faithful pattern. Length will be just above the ankle and there will be big cargo pockets. This triangle shawl is crocheted

Feeny just discovered the catnip plant has sprouted in its pot. He is now guarding it out on the sun porch.