This idea was new to me, sort of… When we receive something that we don’t want, as a freebie, in a gift bundle, white elephant items, etc, that is good, it goes on a special shelf in the closet to be reused when the opportunity arrives.This is a similar idea, but with handmade items. IContinue reading “What is a Gift Stash?”
Author Archives: Azariah Fibre Arts
L.C. Spotlight
For years I have wanted a bed jacket style, sort of, over sized sweater type thing, something to throw on while sitting in the rocking chair. Something that won’t get in the way of stitching or be any extra work to keep in place. My first attempt ended up too fancy and actually turned intoContinue reading “L.C. Spotlight”
Popow
My grandfather, Popow, passed back in 2011. I grew up with him in my life nearly every day from day one. Recently my Mom and I were talking about how each generation experiences the same person differently. We had discussed this before when talking about “Granddaddy”, my Mom’s maternal grandfather. For some reason this goContinue reading “Popow”
Why US Made?
It’s not because I’m against other countries I’m not, I’m just US first because that is where I live. I have been since before Trump was re-elected and here’s why. I see buying from your home country first, the same way as you putting on your O2 first to be able to help others.I wasContinue reading “Why US Made?”
You SHOULD Have more than one Project at a Time
I’m an advocate for having more than one project at a time. I currently have 5 projects that aren’t packed. I only have a couple more that are and if they weren’t I’d have less going overall. I had to fill the gaps. Gaps? That’s why we’re here to talk about how to have moreContinue reading “You SHOULD Have more than one Project at a Time”
Brick and Mortar Hat and Mitts Spotlight
Other than having a great set of mini skeins that I wanted to use, I don’t remember how this set was born.I love fall. The colors especially, Mom had given me a set of mini skeins that were fall colors and they were waiting for the “perfect” project. I never found one, so I designedContinue reading “Brick and Mortar Hat and Mitts Spotlight”
Stitching in Transition or for Extended Travel
As of the writing of this I have been working on projects that I had thought enough about ahead of time to put into my transition bag for about 6 weeks. I thought we’d at least have a contract on the house that we are selling by now, but we don’t. I am running outContinue reading “Stitching in Transition or for Extended Travel”
Fall Traditions
Fall is my absolute favorite time of year. It has been since I was a child. It might have something to do with my birthday being in fall, I don’t know. I also enjoy Halloween, not the spooky parts so much or trick-or-treating, I was in middle school the first time I did that. It’sContinue reading “Fall Traditions”
Starbucks and Wool Yarn
I have a theory that if you can afford Starbucks, Dutch Bros or something similar on a weekly, daily, basis, that you can afford to stitch with 100% American wool yarn. I hear so many saying that all they can afford is acrylic and those of us who speak out against it are classist. I’mContinue reading “Starbucks and Wool Yarn”
I Find This Interesting…
Stitching is a hobby for the majority of first world people. I understand that some have made it a livelihood, but for those of us who it’s something to fill the time, something to do, a way to make personal gifts etc… Why? Why do we say things like…I crochet/knit too slowly.I hate swatching!I wishContinue reading “I Find This Interesting…”