Category: Updates
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Instantly Age Wood Part 3
Today I noticed to my horror that my very popular post about instantly aging wood has been without its photos for a long time! I apologize, and am happy to say that all the photos have been reposted! I happened to notice the problem because I needed to check my own tutorial for treating…
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A Perfect Yarn Storm
This past week has gone by way too quickly! I can’t believe it’s Friday already! Last Saturday my newly founded knitting circle made a yarn bomb in our village. The concept of yarn graffiti is pretty unknown in this rural part of the world, but everybody I heard comment on it, loved it. “At least…
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Hot Weather and Cool Drinks
It’s been hot here in Finland. Maybe not very hot, but hot enough for me. When it’s above 28-30 degrees Celsius (82-86 F), I normally go hide somewhere cool. I make jokes about going to clean the root cellar … Today there’s been a light breeze. No need to totally hide, but perfect for…
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Freeform Crochet World
I’ve been searching for freeform crochet on the internet. There’s a lot out there! Try searching for images, or search on Pinterest and Etsy, and you’ll find lots of beautiful amazing works of art. But I wanted to interact with others. Not finding anything on Facebook, I decided to start a new page there …
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Dandelion Wreath and Appetizer!
This week I’ve been collecting dandelions, spruce shoots, stinging nettles and ground elder. My first wild harvest this year! Two years ago I wrote about fried dandelion flowers. Unfortunately I had to remove that recipe because I lost the photos due to unfortunate events. Today I made them again and I remembered to take photos,…