Dyeing fabric is an addiction. Painting it is bad enough, but requires more work and drying space and is therefore self-limiting, in some respects. But low-water immersion dyeing? Fast, easy, accomplishes large volumes in a batch and seeing the results is incredibly inspiring. Two evenings’ work, spread out on the ironing board…. Now to chop…
Author: VickyTH
athlete * powerlifter * photographer * gardener *
Test-driving
My husband (a man of great learning, wit and possessed of an appreciation for good tools) thinks that “Pfaff” sounds like the German onomatopoeia for a sneeze. This has somehow stuck in my mind and I kept having to refrain from saying “bless you” around the dealer whenever she used the P-word. Thanks, dear. I…
The Myth of a Day Off
SkyLarkD’s post today got me thinking (always a bad thing) about days off, motherhood, work schedules and the juggling act that is life with a child. IzzyMom, to whom Skylark links, raises the ever-important issue of mutual recognition that the jobs of both parties in a marriage basically suck in some fashion and are hard…
Diminishing pandemonium
Now that the Craft Fair is over and done with, the show is down, shops are supplied for the holidays, proposals are in and the few sales and orders that needed completion are taken care of, the chaos is lessening somewhat around here. It’s rather a nice feeling to move through the morning at a…
Mailing list and news
I’m starting out a low-tech, low-volume email list for those who are interested in my new products, exhibits and such. If you wish to be notified regarding new shows, venues at which to purchase my wares, and new products that I have devised or might be carrying, please send an email to SeaStrands. If you…
Raising the Bar Strength & Conditioning 