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Ground Cedar

Sometimes called ground pine, sometimes ground cedar, this is a hardy native plant. (At least I THINK it’s a native vs. a plant that was brought here.) This little lycopodium plant is actually protected in New York State, even though it’s common in my woods. So I can pick it on my own property […]

Learning in 2011

my counterbalance loom

To get me started weaving, I took a series of 6 classes from a wonderful teacher in his 80s at the McKean County Museum in Smethport, PA. I haven’t taken a class since; all my learning has been on my own, gleaning what I can from blogs, books, and online weaving […]

Christmas Reveal #2

It took longer than intended to get up this 2nd reveal, but better late than never.

I didn’t have anywhere near as much time as I would have liked to make Christmas presents, so made less than usual.

Amanda had admired the blue & silver mohair scarf, so I decided to weave her one […]