Author Archives: Beth

About Beth

I'm a SAHM, knitter, spinner, occasional runner & hermit.

Fiber Fun

Posted on November 2, 2015

Two weeks ago was Fiber Fusion Northwest. I’ve gone the past 2 years & both times were fantastic. This year I took a class on spinning yarn for socks taught by Judith MacKenzie. She is an amazing teacher! Here are … Continue reading →

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To Post, or Not to Post

Posted on November 1, 2015

It’s November again so that means NaBloPoMo. I haven’t decided if I have the gumption to do it this year, but I figured I can always start & if I don’t feel up for it, no big deal. So here … Continue reading →

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Last Day!

Posted on June 17, 2015

Katie & the Boy had their last day of school for the year. We go pretty late out here, but we start later too so it’s a trade off. Katie is off to middle school next year & the Boy … Continue reading →

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Sometimes, Life Gets in the Way

Posted on June 16, 2015

*sigh* I’m sure that I’ve written before about my part-time job at a local vet clinic. When the kids were younger I only worked Saturdays, but now they are in school, I am able to work during the day. Mostly, … Continue reading →

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Disappointing

Posted on June 11, 2015

Today was Katie’s last Field Day at her elementary school. Next year she becomes a big girl and moves up to middle school *gulp*. Seems like yesterday she was my tiny baby. Sadly I did not get to spend Field … Continue reading →

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I’m Seeing a Pattern

Posted on June 9, 2015

First off, today was crazy hair day at school, so this happened. While waiting for my pizza today I was working on a Fixation sock. I looked down & noticed my socks matched my sandals. Then I remembered they both … Continue reading →

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One Ugly Cop

Posted on June 8, 2015

For those who don’t know, a “cop” is the chunk of spun fiber on the spindle. Ideally when you wind on, you want to do it close to the whorl with tension. The fiber doesn’t have to be too tight, … Continue reading →

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