Hello! We just got back from our two week vacation. One week and Cape Cod and one week in Montreal and Ottawa visiting family. Beware, this one is photo heavy. I went a little photo happy in Cape Cod… This…
Hello! We just got back from our two week vacation. One week and Cape Cod and one week in Montreal and Ottawa visiting family. Beware, this one is photo heavy. I went a little photo happy in Cape Cod… This…
Well, that’s a mouthful of a title. Forgive me. I’m writing this the night before we leave for Cape Cod, after 5 days of going to bed way too late. At least I’m not yet at that point where you…
Still on vacation, probably not relaxing as much as I should… In the meantime, here are some shots of when Mr. Mouse got it in his head that we would have a garden. At the end of June. He bought…
I haven’t forgotten that I said I would change the background on my blog. And I did work on it. I drew what I wanted with graphitint pencils. Swirls with mice hidden throughout. Then, I scanned it. It just doesn’t…
I usually share pictures of the souricettes. They’re my favorite subject and I need the practice. But I also love getting close ups of flowers and leaves. I dream of the day I get a macro lens and can get…
I had planned a completely different post for today. I’ve sewn two garments for myself that I haven’t shared yet. But I’ve been obsessed with spinning lately. Obsessed, I tell you. I was cruising along with my corriedale, hoping to…
Souricette 1 saw the skirt I made myself and wanted one. I obliged. I had to draft a pattern but she helped me with length and fabric choice. Yes, there will be a tutorial. In the meantime, we braved Sunday’s…
Tour de what? Tour de Fleece. It’s all about spinning during Tour de France. Oh. I need to explain spinning too. I’m not talking about those cycling classes. I’m talking about turning fleece, the wool off of a sheep’s back,…
Disclaimer: I haven’t done a single project in here. I don’t remember why I bought this book but I am certainly glad I did! Sewing in a Straight Line is geared toward beginners but it still holds a lot of…
Mr. Mouse really wanted to build a garden this weekend. Yes, we’re on the late side for planting. Okay, the very late side. The result, apart from a new garden complete with rabbit and bird protection, is that I didn’t…