Tag Archives: horse

~:: More Relics of Joy ::~

Posted on July 1, 2011 by K

Starting with the light I’m always trying to show you: along the river, the last dying flame of the sun, traveling back up river. I look out the back windows and the light is so striking, so dramatic, that I … 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 →

Posted in Felt stuff, Fun Stuff, Images, Making Things, Pics of Made Things, Seasons | Tagged , , , | 40 Comments

~:: Valentines! ::~

Posted on February 14, 2011 by K

First of all: HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!! In my life, this has been more a day of making things for people and leaving secrets here and there than getting stuff.  Which is not the case today – *blush*.  So I have … Continue reading →

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~o:> Form. No function.

Posted on June 16, 2010 by K

One skinny mouse.  One fat mouse. To be succinct: With this as my template: I made this guy—missing by a mile: But he kinda wanted to look this way.  Not my fault.  Flaws in design and shaping – my fault. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fun Stuff, Knit Stuff, Making Things, Pics of Made Things | Tagged , , , | 15 Comments

Luba

Posted on April 2, 2009 by K

I found Peter Hagerty when I was cruising the web, looking for instructions as to how to make a simple felted wool ball. Don’t ask me why I wanted to do this; there are just so many fascinating materials to … Continue reading →

Posted in friends, Fun Stuff, Horses, Images of our herd in specific, Making Things, The outside world | Tagged , , , | 12 Comments

Women’s work—

Posted on February 25, 2009 by K

First, I have two things to say: 1) I do not like saying goodbye.  Goodbye, Gin.  Goodbye, Max.  I can stand it today, but not yesterday. 2) Here’s a neat little technique: find something at Sam’s club that you know … Continue reading →

Posted in Epiphanies and Meditations, Horses, Images of our herd in specific, Just life, Seasons | Tagged , , , , , | 16 Comments

We Have a Go

Posted on November 28, 2008 by K

November 25, 2008 There comes a time in the life of every parent when you finally have to test your training under saddle. I am not talking about sending your kid on band tour, though that’s close to what I … Continue reading →

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And you thought you had it bad –

Posted on November 10, 2008 by K

Oh, how I long to be as witty and astute as some of you guys – Sue, Rachel, Laura Maery; I’m drowning in clever buds. But I’m a working animal, so I write about non-glorious things. Like pulling teeth. Which … Continue reading →

Posted in Explanations, Horses, Images of our herd in specific, Just life | Tagged | 11 Comments