I thought I had posted about last fall’s Halloween costume for my granddaughter, but no. Luckily, I had saved a few photos of the finished pieces. She said she wanted to be a ninja (not the turtle variety), so I … Continue reading Afterthought—Halloween 2016
I don’t have the kind of life in retirement that will require wearing dresses, so those few that I did occasionally wear to work have been languishing in the closet, taking up needed space. The only one I’m keeping as … Continue reading New Life for Old Dresses
I have taken way too long to get back to this necklace that was supposed to be a birthday present for my daughter, but it’s not the first time gifts have been late. My first idea had been that the … Continue reading Neverending Necklace, Part 2
I feel like I need to have a conversation with women’s clothing designers and manufacturers. Women benefit from two-way zippers on jackets, too. Yeah, it helps in the bathroom when you’re traveling or out in the woods, but mostly it … Continue reading Two-Way Zippers in Women’s Jackets
As I’m learning, the problem with making jewelry is that you get so far, even thinking you’re done, and then have second thoughts and take the piece apart to try something new. That’s the neverending part. And then you start … Continue reading Neverending Necklace
Oh, save me from Pinterest crafts without pattern details. More than that, save me from craft posts in languages foreign to me. What are the chances I would be asked to make one with no instructions—just a picture. Good, apparently. … Continue reading Car Tote Bag
