Wed. Jackie and Rachel came over so we could play.
Here are pics of the process, which were fun. The paste was crumbly though, so I think I need to tweak the recipe a bit more. Perhaps find a more starchy flour? Need to think this over.

Painting with dyes-- we used fiber reactive. We plan to buy some fabric paints that are thicker.
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One of my favorite comedians, George Carlin, passed away on Sunday.

Here are some of my favorite Carlin quotes:

"Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things. " Carlin

"Dusting is a good example of the futility of trying to put things right. As soon as you dust, the fact of your next dusting has already been established. " Carlin ( Read more... )

Saturday I took some time and cleaned the studio. It was getting pretty bad. I set up a new table to paint at so I don't have to clean up each time I get a fiber fit.

Here it is....

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Honestly, I am sick to death of the term 'green'. Ten years ago the term was 'frugal' or 'thrifty'. I have always been aware of reusing and recycling things, partly because I am cheap (insert evil grin here) but mostly because I hate waste. It drives insane really ( Read more... )

My late great-grandma (Teeny-Maw), Evelyn (Eve is named after her), was a fanatical crocheter. She made me several awesome afghans. One I have yet to use- it was put away until I was 'grown'. I guess I am not completely 'grown' yet, since I cannot seem to get it out and use it ( Read more... )

Well said Judy.

Go here and read this:


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Today we started to sniff around for properties for sale. Now we are a good 2-3 years away from being prepared to buy, but it is so, urm, bizarre? looking at real estate in Washington! I still cannot fathom that we live here. Best to get a feel of properties and areas and prices way ahead of time ( Read more... )

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Just a quick post to tell you I just updated the fiber page with some new fibers!

I updated the Material Whirled Shop with new fun yarns! I have been playing with some new techniques.


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I have wanted to paint the LR here since we moved in, 10 months ago..... and am just now getting to it.
I found this great green and fell in LOVE with it-- it's a cross between baby poo and boogers, but officially called "Rain Slicker". LOVE the color, it is almost alive, but it is def not right for the room. I am going to have to redo in a lighter ( Read more... )