Anybody else have a really busy July and August? When we bought the house we knew there were some things that needed to be dealt with. Some things could be done in the winter, but others we had to wait until summer. Mostly some basic landscaping, but also getting rid of several large weed maples (AKA Manitoba Maples, AKA my…
June has been a particularly busy month for me in terms of making stuff. It’s been a bit of a weird month for me for various reasons, but when that I happens I often turn to doing things. Some people clean, or walk, or watch TV to clear their minds. I turn to textiles and making things with my hands…
May is my absolute most favourite month. May is glorious because it’s when everything really starts to grown and bloom in central Alberta. It’s also when I really start gardening. Moving into a new home means come spring there’s lots that I need to do. Back in March I had to do a bunch of junk removal (old owners left…
Having a small run of 100% Alberta grown and processed yarns was a dream of mine for years. With the opening of new mini-mills in Alberta, I was finally able to achieve that goal in 2020 when I received my first batch of yarn back from Rosebud River Fibre Mill. Small batch, mill spun yarns are an integral part to…