MidJanuary, 2015

I can't seem to write under each picture.....here are some things I've been up to. The 2" doll belongs to a friend and needed some clothes!
The scarves are done in Lion Brand Homespun weft, or horizontal threads; Hobby Lobby Baby Bee Sweet Delight (sort of a sport weight) is the warp, or vertical threads.
The ivory "tight weave" scarf is done in merino sock wool....very very soft but a stinker to work with, due to the closeness of the weave. Each warp thread needs the same tension on it, which is nigh unto impossible for me to do. Hence, it wasn't very fun to do, though it turned out wonderfully. (FUN is the operative word here.)
The ivory fingerless gloves are for the wonderful friend who bought the ASIL for me to weave on for my birthday...the pink ones are for me.
The hat on the head is a knitted/felted hat, perfect for this c-c-c-cold climate.

Christmas props and Hickory cap

The computer I'm on is not cooperating; these are props for Tinies' dresses....and the crocheted cap Yetti wanted for her Thanksgiving attire. Notice how proudly she wears it!

Week before Thanksgiving, 2014

My humble abode, i.e. craft closet, where I do most of my creating.

Schemes are dreamed up at this table....

My very own Ashford Sample It Loom (aka ASIL)....I had to sand, seal,and assemble it. I didn't ruin it! Amazing!!
This loom is an early Bday/Christmas gift from Laurie in OK and Brook in CA. Thank you, thank you!

I love the dynamics of the heddle block. Everything glides so nicely!

Warp (veritcal threads) is sport weight----weft (horizontal weaving) is Lion Brand Homespun. Very beefy and warm scarf.

Warp and weft Deborah Norville's sock weight Pink Sugars yarn. Drapey but a bit scratchy.

A teenage friend from church made me this tote for knitting. Imagine my delight when I found the ASIL fits in it. Have loom will travel!

Nat Cooper carved both the Granny (left) and Miss Hickory (right). I wanted to paint Hickory's face (a long-time dream of mine, to have a wood Miss Hickory and be able to do the face).....Miss Hickory was a book done in 1930-50s. The older I grow the more I like the book. She wasn't particularly pleasant---sort of cranky. If you knew her circumstances it would make sense. :)

Face on

Autumn attire until I get time to do her signature gingham blue dress, white apron, and white bonnet. I am smitten with her.

Color Storm--our town, our daily drive...October 16, 2014