This cat is just too precious. And she has claimed the new blanket before I can even finish it!

HW of winding 20 skeins of yarn into cones or cakes is done. Here's that finished super fine project I was so excited about!!

My homework is almost done. I'm taking my second weaving class starting Monday - my first weaving class was a double weave blanket; a technique I've used at least 3 times since the class years ago. Next class is a double weave Twill blanket! Gonna finally learn how to use my wedding present!

Next weaving project is super fine. 100% silk sett at 24 epi. It's slow progress, but the result is so very refined.

Did the voting thing. Now doing the hem stitching thing. #MySCA

Quick video of me actually cutting apart handwoven and waulked fabric. It took a lot of nerve. #MySCA #WarpedWeaver

Oh hey- I finished that cabled shawl a couple days ago 😁 blocking really magic!

Picked up a couple tiny rigid heddle looms Sunday morning. Gonna try weaving some coasters! New to me style of loom, and cotton has no forgiveness. But I can always use more coasters!! . . . #WarpedWeaver #AlwaysLearning

That blanket project got waulked last weekend. We had such fun and I can't wait to learn the songs to have live music 💜 #MySCA #LearningToWaulk #WarpedWeaver

Next up on the sheep tasting spinning queue: Hebridean Black! Can't wait to get going on this one.

Oh dear, I've been neglecting my spinning. So much of my research has indicated that the pieces I'm looking at for inspiration are all single ply yarn... That means I need to adjust my process completely. So it's time to clear my bobbins and plot the next project!! #MySCA #MakersGonnaMake

Ding!! Cut the blanket free from the loom! It's ready for waulking at Harvest Moon in September 🌒🌕🌘 #MySCA

Finally allowed to weave again. I have no stamina, but it's so nice to throw the shuttle again! #warpedweaver #mysca

A new weaving project: hubby built me a peg loom to test out the fancy one he made for my mom. I made a bath mat!! #warpedweaver

Abdominal surgery is restricting my movements a lot, so weaving is off the table for about 3 weeks. Good thing I have other hobbies I have been neglecting that require minimal movements! #StringThings

Finally started on this piece. I'm loving the yarn. #MySCA #WarpedWeaver

Too hot to work with wool, so I'm assembling the next round of Pride Favors, woven by my friend and most excellent Peer, @lunamoth77.bsky.social 💜💜💜 so much #PrideAndProgress #MySCA

I would swoon.

Next project: a blanket inspired by the Falkirk Tartan. I need to get writing to share my thoughts and decisions along the way 😁 #WarpedWeaver #MySCA

This is how I resist. #PrideAndProgress #MySCA #HateHasNoHomeHere

First warp of 2025 Pride Favors off the loom!! Currently soaking to relax the warp, then outside to dry before cutting and assembling. Pleased that the 10.5 yard warp is yielding a 10 yard finished cloth - means I've done a solid job modifying my loom to minimize waste. #MySCA #PrideAndProgress

This is important! Love and acceptance is what this is about. we are all welcome and we all belong here.

I've woven about 2 yards tonight. So close to dropping the last spacer paper. The amount on the front beam is getting ridiculous 😁 soon this warp will be cut free, then washed and cut for favor assembly 🌈🌈🌈 #PrideAndProgress #MySCA

This year's Malagentia Pride favors are coming along! There are 4 of us weaving this time and the pattern was designed by @diamonddville.bsky.social This year funds will be donated to Trans Lifeline. #MySCA #PrideAndProgress

Art by @kaltoons.bsky.social

Time to start the next weaving project- a blanket inspired by the Falkirk Tartan! Can't wait to get going on this because I have a team of people that are going to walk the fabric with me! #WarpedWeaver #MySCA

For years -- YEARS -- I wake up on the first of May (yes, I grab a scone and a large house blend, OBVIOUSLY) and think FUCKINGMONKEYSHITDAMMIT I SHOULD HAVE POSTED THAT MEME YESTERDAY.! Well, yesterday is today this year, and tomorrow...

Vararfeldur is Minerva approved 😁 just need to trim the fringe and it's complete! (And write up the final blog entry with supporting documentation) #MySCA #WarpedWeaver

DING!!!!!! vararfeldur is off the loom! Sent through an aggressive bath, then to air dry! Hopefully it will be sunny and windy tomorrow to be able to set it outside!

Okay this is it. Time for the power of book friends. Do delay; shop indie bookstore day on the 26th of April!

Finally adjusted all kinds of things to make this project move a little easier: changed my tie ups, lowered my bench height, added more thrums of fiber 💜 #MySCA #WarpWeaver #MakersGonnaMake

Working miles(probably only yards) of pencil roving into every other pick of this piled weaving. It's going to be extra snuggly and warm and I'm sure once I get it free from the loom, spring will start on earnest... 30" of 84" complete so far. #Vararfeldur #MySCA #WarpedWeaver

The "sheep tasting" breed specific spinning project continues. Wrapped up the first 4oz of Gotland and on to the second 4oz of Black Welsh. Next up some NFL and Targhee! . . . #MySCA #SlowCraft

Last project with the dye vat containing no iron. I didn't add any new dye, but the yarn was mordanted with fresh alum. It is VERY pink, not at all purple. But it will serve as a beautiful weft when I finally get this Vararfeldur off my loom!! #MySCA #WarpedWeaver

I'm still in disbelief that I won a competition! It was such a fun project and the other participants were a lot of fun to talk to about their projects. It was great to inspire and be inspired!!

Dear Democratic Members of Congress, Stop telling me about what he's doing. We can all see it. Start telling me about what you're doing to stop it! Signed, Americans

Science Works! It's a very subtle shade change, but I can tell which is which when they are next to each other. I also can still feel the alum in the yarn and will definitely be adding some conditioning element before wearing this yarn. #NaturalDye #MySCA

But did you document it? Working on my blog post about this crazy science heavy piece for the A&S display this weekend. #MySCA #NaturalDye

Finally sat back down to the Vararfeldur project. So far completed 12 of 84 inches. Gotta keep going. #WarpedWeaver #MySCA

Crafting in the face of society crumbling. I make the small things because creation is an act of rebellion.

Been a relaxing Sunday. Made pad ke mao for my parents, then took a nap to shut down a panic attack - definitely been having more of those lately. Woke up and have been purralyzed for nearly 2 hours. I love you Minerva, but I gotta figure out dinner!

*grumble* the motor on my eel wheel seems to be throwing a fit. Got great tech support, but have to wait for parts to be mailed to see if I have described the problem correctly and can install the fix. No fault of the designer - I absolutely love this little machine!

They're gonna end up making Dolly say something about politics, and I don't think any of us are prepared for what the closest thing to a living saint is going to do when she gets outspoken about politics.

Sometimes I make tasty food. I need more practice making cheese and a source for sheep's milk for further experimenting 😁

Melting is happening, slowly. But it is happening.

My hair smells of campfire. I love it. #OtzisParadise #MySCA

Repair instead of replace is self care. Excited to have appropriate material to refurbish my first loom: Clarice. Pretty sure she's a LeClerc tabletop from pre 1970, I got her off eBay from a woman who got her from a used equipment sale... We know each other well and I've missed her! #WarpedWeaver

*mumble mumble* dog jumped on something she wasn't supposed to and broke it... There's a parallel somewhere there...

I cannot, during these horrific times, recommend enough the importance of making pockets of time to just do things that are not related to anything but the joy of being alive and playing. You need it. You do. It will keep you whole. Which we need. We need you whole.