Just a few huge mushrooms at my neighbor’s house.

When the groomer doesn't pay attention to the request for the grooming, and shaves off so much hair that you don't even recognize your dog when you pick her up. Crazy, especially as the cold weather is here. Glad the kitty loves her and will snuggle her to keep her warm. Photo 3 is her real look.

There's a new protester in our house

As SNAP support is ending, I think I need to raise money for the big food bank here. Should I think of a new color or bring back Unity and Strength colors that raised a lot of money. I did create and name those colors for people supporting each other What do you think would be popular? #providefood

Happy end of the rainy day.

I love watching the October transformation of trees in my neighborhood. So stunning.

So happy to have nonsuperwash BFL yarn back in stock! I've missed it so much. Love how it takes in colors.

Today I received my grandma's lifelong bible with all of her opinions written in it. The first thing I read was "A man's true wealth is the good he does in this world" and that really spoke to me (for women too). Clearly the billionaires are selfish, not truly wealthy by doing good in the world.

Can confirm that the IRS is such a mess. I've talked with three people today (finally got past the AI "helper") and the last one put me on hold for 5 minutes and it has now been 45 minutes. The office is closed now and I'm still on hold. I think she just left without ending our call. Awful.

My sweet old lady still loves to play. I'm so happy that she's still in good shape at almost 13 years old.

Fall is coming! Now I get to dye my favorite colors. #handdyedyarn #fallcolors #fallknittingseason

Exciting news for local Portland OR area knitters. in 6 weeks I'll be opening a pop up shop in downtown Milwaukie at @spokeandwordbooks.bsky.social that will go through the holidays! Hopefully this will be successful enough to have a yarn shop in downtown Milwaukie for the long term.

I have the most fun dyeing heathered grey yarn bases. This heathered grey BFL/silk base makes the most lovely moody colors. I'll be unveiling this beauty at the Flock Fiber Festival in Seattle next month. I love this new base that I had custom milled. Now I need to cast on a project! But which one?

New friends living in our back yard! I'm so happy to have chickens again after 8 years without them. Yet another good reason to have moved back home to the PNW. Chickens are a key part of my happiness - it's like having a TV show going all the time in the yard. They'll be getting a new coop built.

Today is the first Milwaukie Fest day in downtown Milwaukie! If you’re in the local Portland metro area you should come and check out this fun event. A great kid playing area, vendors and more. I’m doing a trunk show at Sewcial Studies on Main St. hope to see you!

Such a great article about the community power of knitting, sewing and other fiber arts. Grateful that Teen Vogue is doing a great job of educating teenagers about civilization, not just fashion. www.teenvogue.com/story/how-kn...

This year (and past years) I dislike celebrating the 4th due to politics. I’ve hated it for years because of the fireworks. My dog is in freak out mode now that she’s an only dog. Hopefully she won’t get me out of bed 7 times like she did last night. I wish people would consider their neighbors.

Freedom from kings. Freedom from fascism. Power to the people forever. ♥️ Happy Independence Day 🇺🇸

Alright everyone. Republicans are going to force a vote on their gender affirming care provision even though it violates Senate rules. They’ll need 60 votes to keep it in. Now is the time to make your voice heard and ask your Senators to stand on the side of health care freedom.

Life has changed so much. My English lab Hank has passed over the rainbow bridge due to many health issues. My home feels so empty and sad. I will always miss that sweet boy.

Just got a new yarn base to try out that is 50% nonSW merino/50% cotton in DK weight and I'm officially obsessed. The way they spin it means that it looks marled with how the dye is absorbed. Can't wait to explore even more colors. This one is Riptide.

Kiki and Elio send happy Pride wishes!

If you see this, post a flower

being part of @craftamongfriends.bsky.social is such a treasure! Happy anniversary!

Was satisfying to dive into fixing the backyard disaster with all the rain/sun combo. Bought a new electric mower which tackled everything better than the manual, and also installed new fencing. Very happy and tired.

Oh Kiki. Such a silly kitty.

Love how prepping my kitchen for painting the cupboards means making the kitchen look awful for several days while stripping all the peeling paint off of the cupboards. It's going to feel so transformative once I start priming tomorrow.

Plotting my next project, and using a necklace I made from vintage silk velvet, merino wool and beadweaving with pearls as a reference :-) mostly to finaaaaally use my precious @seachangefibers.bsky.social Shoreline Sport in Antique Faire ahhhhh!!!

Such a perfect season to visit the Japanese garden

Amazing patterns by Olga! Don’t miss out on her birthday sale. And happy birthday @olgajazzy.bsky.social !!

Such a fun conversation with @makingco.bsky.social and other eco friendly fiber artists. Thi’s is all my work priority.

More spring love! My special birthday lilac color will be on my website on Monday. I'm in love with it and plan to cast on a project today. The big debate is shawl or sweater. Lilacs are the core of my birthday thanks to my grandma filling the house with lilacs when I was born.

Love this hat! @norichanknits.bsky.social designed it in my Ravine cormo DK yarn. It makes such a comfy had with great stitch definition. I'm loving knitting it. You can get this hat on my website with free shipping. Code is shipforfree. seachangefibers.com/products/rav...

Seeing all the flowers and trees bloom during my first spring in my house is bringing me joy that's helping me cope with all the current disasters.

Spring is here! So happy to dive into dyeing colors inspired by flowers and spring trees.

DOGE is already destroying the IRS. Filed my taxes in the online way that I've used for years. It was instantly rejected by the IRS saying someone already filed with my kid as their dependent. Tried to contact the IRS and there is no one to talk to but a useless AI "person" with no help. 🤯🤬

Such a happy beach walk

Here is my special color for the Bay Area Yarn Crawl! I'll be at @theroyalbeeyarnco.bsky.social on Saturday with lots of special yarn and this exclusive color in 3 bases. The color will be available for preorder on my website on all yarn bases through the length of the crawl. 🧶 #yarn #indiedyer

Seeing Hamilton tonight and the war is making me think that we need a new revolution against “king” Trump. Act 1 is so relevant to where we are now. Back to fighting monarchy.

#rosecityyarncrawl you all have been amazing so far and so have the outfits! See you Saturday 3/8 with @tealtorchknits.bsky.social + @exlibrisfibers.com + @hanksandneedles.bsky.social ! Sunday 3/9 brings the beautiful @seachangefibers.bsky.social + @kaceyknits.bsky.social + Slowpoke Quilt Co! #yarn

Can't wait to do my trunk show at @weirdsistersyarn.bsky.social next Sunday! I'll be bringing so much yarn in all the weights. And super happy to share space with @kaceyknits.bsky.social as well! Hope to see you there if you're local! 🧶 #fiberarts

It's been such a busy week doing yarn dyeing for two yarn shops. I love the colors they chose!

If you see this, share a skeleton.

I love it when sea creatures pop up in my photo memories.

It's solar panel installation day! I'm so happy. Starting in the spring my electrical use will be covered by solar energy. So glad I got this done before the dictator tries to undo climate responsible energy.

Birthday girl! Petunia is 12 today. How does time go so fast?

Have you joined the Nightingale KAL?? There's still plenty of time to join! And proposes are landing!! Grab a copy of either the Pullover or Cardigan, and join the Discord group, if you'd like to join along! Links in profile. 💕

Adorable project!

It’s time for the Red Alder Fiber Arts retreat! If you’re in the PNW and love fiber arts, I hope you’ll join us in the market place - open Thursday to Sunday. Free entrance.

I love being part of this wonderful group. Such good friends and a supportive community.