I'm so excited & honored to be a part of the From Folly Cove Blog Tour! This collection from Julia Farwell-Clay is in collaboration with Classic Elite Yarns. Did you know Classic Elite Yarns had its origin in the late 1940s as part of an old-line textile manufacturing mill in Lowell, MA? In Julia's introduction… Continue reading From Folly Cove Blog Tour
Author: Becca
After the Blizzard
For all the hype for "Blizzard 2015", I was happy to wake up to see snowfall amounts that were way less than forecast! We still have 15-18" of snow, shoveling to do, and the kids are going on their second day with no school. The power stayed on, the local plow guy was here early… Continue reading After the Blizzard
Storm Prep
We're getting ready for a doozy of a snowstorm this week. The last blizzard was incredible. I think we're still mentally sore from all the shoveling and cabin fever and have a better idea of what to expect. Sort of. The media and local politicians are using intimidating adjectives that just make us squirm. Hopefully… Continue reading Storm Prep
A New Hat
I love hats. One of my first successful knitting projects was an Ann Norling Fruit Hat for a baby. I am pretty sure I still have the pattern somewhere. I have knit hats for charity, for myself, for my family. I have to say that taking pictures of hats is one of my least favorite… Continue reading A New Hat
Secret Stitches
Last night I finished Love Anthony. The story is certainly heart-squeezing and I thought her portrayal of Anthony (the autistic boy / boy with autism) was unique. The story moments from his point of view made me think, but the rest of the story was sort of meh. I didn't cry or weep while reading… Continue reading Secret Stitches
Moving Forward
Excellent words for this Monday, and any other day of the week. I've been collecting quotes on two different Pinterest boards: Attitude and Words I Wish I Wrote. I'm always looking for something said just the right way!
Foxy Friday
Thanks to all who commiserated with me on my knitting errors I posted about on Wednesday. The hat is back on track, the sample knit grows, and that's all there is. Last night I decided to work up a little fox mascot so I would have something to post today, for Freshly Finished Friday! You… Continue reading Foxy Friday
Tinkering
This week I started reading Love Anthony by Lisa Genova, on loan from my MIL. I am not too far in and I am hooked enough that I am curious about the characters, but not overwhelmingly so. I am enjoying getting back into reading and am glad that we are trying to make it part… Continue reading Tinkering
Do What You Can Do
It's Monday again. I usually don't mind Monday's as we can get back to the routine, but already we have been thrown for a loop with a school delay for my daughter which impacts the class I was going to take my son to this morning. It happens. I'm trying to roll with it. I've… Continue reading Do What You Can Do
Little Hats Big Hearts Hats
Ready to send off to Chicago for the Little Hats, Big Hearts campaign! I made 12 red hats, also meeting the Sunset Family Living NICU Challenge. Nice way to use up some of the red acrylic and cotton in my stash, and I continued to work on my crochet skills. I ended up with… Continue reading Little Hats Big Hearts Hats