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March 2022: Beatriz Chapters 3 & 4 In this second episode of the third season, we continue Beatriz’s story. Unlike her Mom, Grandma and Great Aunt Merula, Beatriz still feels out of place in her new home and in nature. Her brother, Arthur, takes a …
I made this illustration of Spring Bird Cottage into a postcard for the Spring Issue of Woolgathering Magazine. In this Spring Issue, I write a lot about our deep connection to place, and so, I made a tourist inspired postcard for our little cottage. My …
So – this is a quilt top – or perhaps a partial quilt top composed of the various moon squares that I sewed starting in March of 2021. I celebrated each full moon for twelve moons by honoring a bird and that bird’s message. There …
These photos are from a couple days ago – a fern in its infancy and snowdrops. I tell myself they are still there – under the snow. The snakes are waiting under the ground. This is all part and parcel of the waters of March. …
I woke up to a snow covered Spring Bird – that is certainly beautiful but has me in seasonal confusion. Weren’t there green shoots, snow drops, and twitterpated birds yesterday? This morning, they are all smothered under snow – except for the birds who have …
Oh my goodness! I’m so excited for this to be happening. It’s Season Three of the Woolgathering Podcast and Beatriz has begun!!! In this first episode of the third season, we begin a new story about Beatriz. We meet Beatriz and her family as well …
I love the visible mending movement and am grateful for all of the accessible tutorials from generous sewists that make mending look so easy and beautiful. I had a go at Patrick’s jeans the other day, and I think my mending looks like the Circus …
Have you ever made a necklace from seeds? Check out my video on YouTube demonstrating how I made necklaces from cantaloupe seeds.
Yesterday was the latest Earth Hearts workshop: Let The Power Grow. Unfortunately, I am still recovering from covid and was not able to lead it with my Mom. Fortunately, my sister, Lisa, was able to help with instructing the creative activities. She was also generous …
This winter – we have crossed paths with a handful of ill raccoons. My guess is that they have distemper. Strangely, on Wednesday morning Abe, Penelope, and I encountered the same raccoon at three different places and times. This is a drawing of Penelope’s encounter …
It’s amazing how disorienting the “inbetween” can be. I couldn’t sleep this morning. The lightning flashes were unexpected. My brain wanted to attribute their bright light to my phone alerting me, but the thunder and rain came soon after. A Spring storm in Winter. Daybreak …
I made this illustration for the Winter Issue of Woolgathering Magazine which featured a blue theme. In searching for blue inspiration I came across this particular Polish Pottery style. I fell in love with the circular peacock inspired designs and decided to draw some pieces …
I’m really excited to introduce Season 3 of the Woolgathering Podcast! In season 3, I will be reading my novel “Beatriz” Beatriz’ story is about family, community, and finding one’s place within both of those spheres. It’s a funny, down to earth fantasy that will …
Boy – what a bright and full moon this month!!! This moon is making me feel a little silly and giddy – especially since we have strong winds today that are very reminiscent of Spring. It feels like change is in the air and surprises …
So many seed possibilities! Some of the highlights of this time of year are planning gardens and purchasing seeds. It may be cold and snowy outside, but it is green, humid, and smells like dirt in our hearts and imaginations. As the lead gardener at …