Archive for June, 2007
Too Hot In AK & Pictures for Joan
Yowser, it’s HOT! I don’t wear shorts a whole lot in AK–long johns are part of my year-round wardrobe–but it’s a shorts-and-tank day, and I’m still in need of a cool beverage and shade.
We all know that the summer sun is up for 18 or 20 hours right now, and that the growing season […]Alaska Nugget
We had dirt moved and the driveway improved yesterday. This morning there were moose tracks across the newly spread dirt next to the house; they came right up to the house as though the moose wanted to peek into the window. If Mike could reach through walls, he could have rubbed the moose’s […]
Design Pfft
Although I’m still tying up loose ends after the TNNA NeedleArts Market, I must start thinking about the next one. I’m planning to attend both the winter and summer markets in 2008, and I want to propose classes for both. That means preparing NOW. Proposals for some classes are due in July.
Naturally, […]“Bearly” Night
Whew! We released the latest Let There Be Night Stitchling, “Bearly” Night, during The Needlework Show in April. Actually, there were technical problems during the show and it ran into May, as I recall. If I can say May, then I won’t feel quite so lame. So, we released the latest […]
Needle & ThREAD Update
I introduced the Needle & ThREAD: Stitching for Literacy program at the TNNA NeedleArts Market earlier this month. I couldn’t have asked for a better reception; everyone was thrilled and eager to participate. The project is growing and gaining momentum, taking on a life of its own. I’m not so much pushing […]
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We’re home!
Being the change-detector that I am (nod to Becca), I am noticing how clear the air is in Alaska compared to the east coast where humidity often creates a haze. I won’t say one is better than the other; they’re just different. The haze can sometimes create a dreamy “soft focus” feeling, […]Nancy Drew Mystery Continues
We had to go to Staples today to get more ink and paper, and there was a Barnes & Noble right next door. I got excited thinking I might actually get to see the Nancy Drew activity books!
As soon as I stepped into the children’s section, an employee asked if he could help me […]TNNA NeedleArts Market
The fun has begun!
We got here Thursday afternoon, checked into the hotel early, assembled kits for the first class (all the pieces were prepared; it was just a matter of putting them all in the bags), and headed to the Convention Center for Class #1. This was a team-taught class. My co-teachers were […]
