FiberFrau (@fiberfrau)
Writer, Knitter, Designer, and Teacher
Busy Morning
The Bible says the Proverbs 31 woman rises early and gives food to her household. Since I will be at my daughter's house today, I made dinner for my own house right after breakfast. Meatloaf is ove...
Astronomy and Art
I am having a great time teaching astronomy to homeschoolers in grades 4 to 6 this year. I am using an Apologia Astronomy textbook combined with an assortment of art projects. This week we learned ...
Some Quick Fixes
I am using fine crochet cotton to make a mesh bag for a bar of soap. I start with foundation single crochet and join to make a tube that will fit around the bar. This should be quick to finish next...
Skirt from Pants
I made this slim skirt from a pair of wide-legged pants. Here's my process, step by step. After opening the inseam completely, I extend the front and back seams by pinning out the crotch fabric. On...
Is This Bad Luck?
Walking under a ladder is traditionally considered bad luck. What if your black and white cat lies under a ladder? Feeny has been helping the Professor with some projects lately. This week has invo...
Going Low Tech
My coffeemaker stopped brewing. Dear husband the Professor purchased it for me about 5 years ago as a small compensation for having to live in the communist state of Illinois for a few years. After...
Getting Ready to Teach Again
I started homeschooling in the 90s, when there were still few families doing it. Over the years, I helped grow the movement by encouraging friends and teaching specialized classes at coops. After m...
Back Again
I did not realize how many months it had been snce my last post. Caring for a 2-year-old ganddaughter 5 days a week makes one lose track of time. But it is a joy. Here are just a few pictures from ...
BBHO Power-Up Day Post
Today I powered up 120 BBHO. I have neglected blockshain business while staying busy with my granddaughter (a toddler is an all-consuming task while her parents are at work.) I also have all the dr...
Icy Week Activities
Most everything grinds to a halt in the South when there is actual winter precipitation. We were blessed to miss the heavy ice that has crippled the Deep South, but still have road and school closu...
BBH Project Power-Up Day Post
Today I remembered to power up another 111 BBHO. I power up throughout the month, but always save at least 100 for Power-Up Day. I have been busy with sewing for weddings, teaching classes at homes...
Mending Jeans
I love a good pair of jeans that fit perfectly. I panic when those jeans start wearing thin, since I do not want to go searching for a new pair. I hate trying on pair after pair, with nothing fitti...
A Look Back at...Socks?
I have days off from watching my granddaughter, so I have used the hours to finish projects and to tidy up so adorable toddler doesn't get into too much mischief. Along the way, I took a break to g...
Mending and Relaxing
Today I am doing easy things like fixing holes in pillows. This kind of straightforward sewing is just the mindless remedy I needed after a month of nervous sewing on expensive bridal and formal dr...
Knitting Hats
I have been busy sewing for several weddings, but this week I took a break with some relaxing knitting. I was traveling, so hats were a good portable project. The first hat is for my youngest grand...