Projects recently off the loom. Alpaca scarf Summer table runner Stash buster scarf (more like a wrap) Labor Day runner off the loom, but that’s for later.

I have acquired a floor loom and I finally have it warped! It came with no cables and I replaced cords and ties. My husband even made a crank! I used the only blog post I could find to learn how to direct warp. I went slowly and made many mistakes. Fortunately they were all fixable. I LOVE it!

NEW: President Trump has extended the hiring freeze on federal civilian employees through July 15

My latest @npr.org story: A brain drain at the Census Bureau is roiling the federal agency in charge of producing #2030Census results, job numbers and other key statistics as the Trump administration continues to slash the federal government

JUST IN: The Census Bureau is ending its telework and remote-work agreements for unionized federal workers and requiring a full return to office for telework employees by April 21 and a return for remote employees within 60 days, according to emails shared with @npr.org

Fresh off the loom just in time for spring! Supposed to be thistles, but look like tulips.

I did it! I kicked my butt to get started on the next project. I was concerned that the pattern yard was not thick enough. I was right. But at least it’s enough of a difference. They are supposed to be thistles, but they look more like tulips. Oh, well.

As a fed married to a fed, I’m not ok these days. I’m struggling to find motivation to do anything outside of work. But I did just finish my next holiday table runner. No, it’s not Irish, but it’s green, so I’m using it for St Paddy’s Day. Hoping to get my next one warped soon, but again…struggle…

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Went back in time for a little cheering up.

Is it weird that I look forward to my morning coffee when I go to bed?

Next project underway. Wishing I picked a lighter blue as it’s not distinguishable from the green in this setting. Hoping it sines out a bit after it’s washed. Ah, still learning.

Finished my Valentine’s table runner. I decided to do holiday themed table runners to build up my skill. I definitely need help with the edges. 😜

We have had this conspiracy that the waste mgmt driver intentionally dumps the big front bin into the back of the truck in front of our house, leaving a mess of rubbish for us. Today we left out no bins for pick up.He still stopped in front of our house to dump the big bin into the back of the truck

I have a package that shipped from IL on Dec 11, been sitting in Indianapolis since Dec 13.

I need one of these that says, “Just 2 more switchbacks.” This is what some well meaning hikers said on a hike in Colorado. It was definitely not “just two more switchbacks” and continues to be an inside joke between my husband and me on rugged hikes.

Why did they do this to me???

Oh, IKEA. How many ways can an order be screwed up? Staff placed our cabinet order in store as observed. Staff printed out the order because for some strange reason, what is entered in the software seems to magically change. We had to remove 7 of this item for which we only wanted one,

You know… if everyone goes and subscribes to the Daily Beans right now for free, we can probably topple Steve Bannon’s War Room. Just sayin. Here’s the link: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Digging through craft bins that have been packed away for years and found my first and only quilt. 100% hand sewn.

Getting out of my warm bed for whaaaat??

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No response. Still need smiles. Send bunny, coffee, weaving, flower, anything pics.

In need of cheering up. Please send cute bunny pics/clips.

Our Thanksgiving plans are dissolving. Parents are sick so we had to cancel with them. Friends are sick so they had to cancel. Good thing I masked at my conference so I can have a quiet dinner with my husband and way too much food.

It just occurred to me that I can still use my whipped cream dispenser with an alternative sweetener. *duh* It’s the little things.

It’s Christmastime in the city. 🎵🎄

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I’m finally finding more of my people! go.bsky.app/R6Xq1ev

Ready for MAPOR24! Getting a few stitches in first.

Heading out to #AAPOR24 Who else will be there?

Why do people think it’s cute to honk at someone working in their front yard?

Forgot to share here yesterday. Happy Pi Day!

Going to be 62 today, which means it’s time for iced coffee! What? It’s only 36 right now? 🤷🏼‍♀️

Any weavers here? Looking for some inspiration for tablet weaving and overshot on a rigid heddle loom.

My house is chaotic with construction materials and boxes, but at least I have this peaceful space for my morning coffee.

ICYMI: Some conservative groups are preparing for a chance to shape the 2030 census results — which are set to be used to redistribute congressional seats, Electoral College votes and federal funding — in case a GOP president returns to the White House in 2025 www.npr.org/2023/10/28/1...

Got back to the hotel after walking chi-town for a couple of hours, took off my scarf, was about to take off my vest, and burst out laughing. I was walking around downtown like this??!

My brother turned 40 this year. He just got his first phone. What are some good apps to get him started? He wants to text, but can only read and write certain words he knows by sight. Is there something that can make texting more #accessible for him?

Met my 1,000 hours outside goal on my birthday this week!

Hello, world!