The lovely hills and bluffs of the Midwest have been surrounding me for a month now, yet it feels strangely odd to be back. I had fully expected to be nestled in front of a fireplace crocheting during countless snowstorms or lacing up my boots and strapping on my cross country skis to enjoy a perfect winter day then coming home to enjoy tea time while gazing out the window at the snow covered neighborhood.  That isn’t happening though.  We are experience one of those ‘mild’ winters that the rest of the population seems to really like.  I personally would be much happier with a few feet of snow on the ground and some sub-zero temperatures to really drive in the season but why complain, there is still plenty to do and it hasn’t been a total loss of a winter.

I have been continuing to crochet,  and have come to the conclusion that I need to focus on my ‘issues’. Such as my inability to make a hat above a size ‘Pixie’ and just general inconsistencies.  I have even begun a journey into crewel embroidery!!

I also have big dreams of felted rugs.

This is just a tiny prototype of what may be an epic craft endeavor!

wish me luck.