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Here’s what I’ve been thinking, making, and untangling lately. Start with the highlighted current post, or wander the grid below.
Ender-3 V3 KE Review for Beginners – 3D Printing on Linux Mint as a Fiber Artist
New to 3D printing? Here is my beginner friendly Ender-3 V3 KE review using Creality Print on Linux Mint, plus how I printed a yarn ball project container for my fiber tools.
When Life Hands You Lemons, Make Green Tea Lemonade With Mint.
Warning: Heavy Sarcasm Ahead (Especially at Microsoft’s Expense)If you’re a hardcore Windows fan-girl, grab a helmet. Have you read The Internet is Made of Demons? Yeah… if that’s true, my computer is 100% possessed. This beast didn’t even start life as a “normal”…
Barbara G. Walker: The Woman Who Shaped My Knitting and Opened My Mind
For the longest time, Barbara G. Walker was simply the brilliant mind behind my sweater-knitting bible, Knitting from the Top Down—the book that changed everything for me when it came to seamless garment construction. If you’ve ever knit a sweater without the dreaded…
When Politics Crash Knit Happens
Yesterday, near the end of Knit Happens Wednesday, just as I was wrapping up a lovely session of stitches and chatter, a conversation unfolded that rocked me to my core. Out of nowhere, this intelligent, confident Latino woman timidly drops: “I voted for…
Inclusivity, Identity, and the Meaning of a Safe Space
I’ve spent the past six months building a home for the Fiberarts Community, and honestly, I feel like I’m rebuilding myself in the process. A big part of this journey has been about understanding others, seeing things from their perspectives, and reflecting on my own…
My Insane Meno Brain -22- A Season of Reflection: Loss, Creativity and Connections
Welcome to My Insane Meno Brain! In this heartfelt holiday episode, we’re diving into the complexities of coming to terms with loss during the festive season and finding solace in crafting handmade Christmas gifts. I’ll also share a recap of my recent AI talk—how it…