A craft business is much more complicated than you might think. This post on work flow by Weaving a Life shows just how overwhelming it can be if you don't stay on top of everything. When you add in a normal busy life and/or health issues it can become a nightmare. You must stay organized & on top of every aspect of your business. This is where work flow is important. When preparing for a show, you can certainly get […]
Simply So Good's No-Knead Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bagels look like a perfect fall treat. These pumpkin bagels appear to be more complicated than I think they really are. A lot of the time is spent raising the dough so you get a break or a chance to clean up before the next step. I hope to give this recipe a try soon. If you make it, let me know what you think & if you have any tips. Enjoy! Thank […]
Welcome to the extended version of the October 7-2018 newsletter. Thank you for clicking that button. Happy Fall Y'all! Is it fall where you live? Here in the midwest US, we haven't had our first frost yet and barely a cool day. It's still hot & humid. But...the pumpkin spice craze is here regardless, haha. Big news!! The Fiber Closet will be open during the Covered Bridge Festival October 12 - 21!! We are behind Cheryl's house across from the Valero […]
Hello and welcome to the September 2018 book list ( also known as my reading list). I am never quite sure what to call this. I have a To Be Read (TBR) list but for this monthly post these are books I have read (occasionally books read by my family). What do you call your list... Book List or Reading List? Maybe I am just over-thinking it. Regardless of what I call it, let's move on to the books. That's […]
I found this short poem by Walt's Writings to be just the thing to make you smile. It's a quick read but says so much if you really concentrate on the words. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. A quick read to brighten your day...what more could you ask for? A short poem by Walt Page, the Tennessee Poet via Reading Or Writing? - Walt's Writings Click the link above to read this delightful poem. If […]
Chris Pavesic brings together two of my favorite things in this blog post. A delightfully simple almond candy recipe along with an excerpt of the book Can't Stop the Music*, both by authors C.D. Hersh. This is the co-author team of Catherine & Donald Hersh, high school sweethearts who write separately and together. What unique books they have written. I am sure you will soon find more books from the Soul Mate Tree series* in my future reading list posts. Let me know in […]