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Learning to knit: “Frostlight” Scarf
Starting on creative projects has been the second hardest thing for me since I’ve become a parent. The first, surprise surprise, is the effect of sleep deprivation. First three months, it was minimal and thus negligible. Then Dasha begun learning to roll … Continue reading
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Better Than Perfect
I often operate under a counterproductive assumption that: if a result isn’t perfect, then it’s sort of pointless. (But I don’t want my effort to be pointless! I gotta strive for perfection!) Yet applying this premise to daily endeavors only brings … Continue reading
DIY Swaddling Blankets: Printed & Dyed Muslin
In a largely failing attempt to distract myself from impatiently anticipating the upcoming labor, I made swaddling blankets. Leaf Printed Inspired by Leslie Keating’s tutorial, I armed myself with unbleached muslin from JoAnn’s, a small variety of leaves (maple, tulip poplar, elm), … Continue reading
Writing Less to Say More
If you’ve met me, you know that I have trouble speaking my mind. Sure, in a comfortable setting or one-on-one, I’ll open up. Listen generously, and I might even get chatty. But generally, I am that odd smiling girl – attentive to your … Continue reading