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Repeat and Variation

For decades, Gloria Everhart’s Act II consignment shop offered high end fashion to women and men in the Kansas City area. At age 90, Gloria retired and Act II closed its doors. I am sad (like a host of others) to see this iconic boutique go and will miss it. At my last visit, IContinue reading “Repeat and Variation”

My Sew Sew Life-Plaid, Suede and Faux Fur. An Easy No Sew Shawl!

Back in August I had a hankering for a brown plaid wool shawl. Probably reading far too much of Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series, but I also just wanted a good piece of wool. Hunting in the usual places (Vogue Fabrics, Mood Fabrics and Joann’s) left me empty handed. Finally I went to my favorite haunt.Continue reading “My Sew Sew Life-Plaid, Suede and Faux Fur. An Easy No Sew Shawl!”

An American Classic and Modern Vice

Today’s story comes in two parts. Part one is about an American classic that I love and the second part is is about what I hope will become an American classic. The story takes shape through a walk on our homestead. We always take photos on Wednesday, and last Wednesday was very windy and IContinue reading “An American Classic and Modern Vice”

Spinning a Yarn-Coffee With My Walnuts Please

No, I am not having dessert, just a bit of kitchen dying. Coffee and Walnuts Shibori silk lining Kitchen dying has been one of my activities this past year. Wanting to line a knitted scarf withContinue reading “Spinning a Yarn-Coffee With My Walnuts Please”

Poodle Time Has A New Home

Hello, We have news. Poodle Time is now on it’s own. If you read The Journal for Poodle Time articles, please click here to find our new home. There will be new articles every week and the process has already started of moving all the archived articles over. We are excited about this new opportunity to bringContinue reading “Poodle Time Has A New Home”

Fiber Goodness Just Over The Horizon

The Mid-West is about to go into a fiber daze! I am putting out the word. If you want to have some memorable fiber experiences, Neosho, Missouri will be the place for you. Fiber Daze is happening September 21-22th. This will be the second year for this event. There are classes for every interest,Continue reading “Fiber Goodness Just Over The Horizon”