Category Archives: Making Things

~:: Now, where was I? ::~

Posted on May 7, 2011 by K

I have come to the conclusion that space and time are not only relative, but also fake.  Illusory.  At best, ephemeral. This must be so—or else what happened to the last week and a half?  No, really, I want to … Continue reading →

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~:: Another Pony, and a Challenge ::~

Posted on April 15, 2011 by K

Two things today, and I’m a little shakey with trepidation, trying this. First, I show you island horse.  And daffodils.   Then I talk about found design.  Then a giveaway.  Except not exactly a free one.  It’s a challenge (this … Continue reading →

Posted in A little history, Events, Family, Fun Stuff, Making Things, Memories and Ruminations, snow, The kids | Tagged , , , , | 43 Comments

~:: In Good Spirit ::~

Posted on April 8, 2011 by K

Like I say – this last weekend was my favorite.  All day, working with my hands, filling my heart with sweet and great things.  And these are the things I did: Made for one of the stars of our fam. … Continue reading →

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~:: How I felt about seasons ::~

Posted on March 27, 2011 by K

The fulsome, riotous green of spring. And the horse-at-rest peace of Autumn. His flowers include some true felted wool.  Even plaid. All slightly over-dyed. (not by me) Now, I’m going to bed.

Posted in Horses, Making Things, Pics of Made Things, Seasons | Tagged , , , | 31 Comments

~:: Words Fail Me ::~

Posted on March 20, 2011 by K

Okay, I’m going to talk about writing here for a minute, because I’m supposed to be writing a novel.  Right now.  As we speak. Because G is gone south with the boys to ride bikes in the red rock (not … Continue reading →

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How I felt about Autumn

Posted on March 11, 2011 by K

In honor of those whose summer is winding down: Just for fun.

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I Still Felt that Way

Posted on March 4, 2011 by K

So, I felt a little put-upon, not having any hearts left for myself. Thus, I made a few more. Three smaller ones and a special one. These guys are really easy to make. They just look hard. Yeah, should have … Continue reading →

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~:: News! ::~

Posted on February 21, 2011 by K

#1. This is my baby boy. He came home from Pixar last week, ostensibly to go to his cousin’s wedding and see his aging parents. But really, to ask his heart’s love to marry him. This is an announcement: my … Continue reading →

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~:: How I Have Felt About Things ::~

Posted on February 18, 2011 by K

Long ago, somewhere just around the dawn of time, my mother gave me McCall’s Golden Do-it Book. It was this huge book of kids’ projects, and the very first chapter was “create with cast-offs.”  You were supposed to gather wooden … Continue reading →

Posted in A little history, Christmas, Making Things, Memories and Ruminations, Pics of Made Things | Tagged , , , , , | 40 Comments

~:: Tales of Santa Fe: Pt. 3 ::~

Posted on February 4, 2011 by K

This first bit is going to double as a “farm Friday” for Wabi’s blog.  I used to be the video guy in the house.  But I have retired from that and now leave it to these children.  Especially Cam, who … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Gin, Journeys, Knit Stuff, Making Things, The g-kids, The kids, Visits | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 18 Comments