She is me, and I am Amy. I dabble in many things. Currently that is most often knitting and homesteading, though I also frequently melt glass and can be found sewing. I’m married to Christopher who is a stay home dad, and recent author of the book, Skunk Zoo. That book was co-authored with my oldest daughter, Eowyn. She and her little sister, Istra, keep us on our toes. We all work, play, and school from home. I share things here for a couple reasons, one being to share with others what I’m learning, because you might be interested. But another big reason is that with working, playing and schooling from home, it can help to keep me motivated to journal, in a way, what I’ve been up to. I hope you enjoy the blog.
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I have been reading your blogs ever since I found them. This one was hidden to me until recently. You make such lovely clothing and toys and such. I almost want to learn to make things like that, until I remember the last things I attempted to make of that nature, like the sundress that I sewed the skirt sideways on, and the arms fell off. Perhaps one day I will attempt a new crafty thing of a different kind. Love,
Thank you! I’m glad you found it. It’s not hidden on purpose, just doesn’t relate to the other things I’ve done, all that much.
Hi,
I’m a student at Lawrence University and for my final art project of the term I’ve been trying to use beets to create “primary color” dyes for raw wool. I noticed on your previous log (google search) that you dyed yarn with beets and you seem to have the best results out of any of seen! I was wondering if you might be able to give me the proportion of beets/vinegar/water you used to achieve such great results. If so, I would be happy to recognize your contribution in the write-up about my project. The final results will be on exhibition March 8. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Sarah
Hi Sarah,
I unfortunately have no information for you. The post is my only history and I don’t remember anything else. They still look the same, too. I was very pleased. Good luck. I wish I could be more help.
I was really glad to see pictures of the Heifer Parade and would love to know more about the permaculture group you are in… when I get the right piece of land I want to homestead a little too (though i have heard its addictive!) Thanks so much!
Another Amy
Hi Amy! There are oh so many of us, aren’t there. Homesteading is great and can really be started anywhere. The permaculture group is a meetup group, and can be found here: http://www.meetup.com/GreaterSeacoastPermaculture/ Sign up and you can see all the discussions and upcoming events. If you come to something that I’m attending, please say hi!
Just dropping by to say that I love your blog. Even when I have tried to wean myself off of the Internet, I can’t resist taking a peek to see what’s going on over in your little corner of New Hampshire. I have really enjoyed seeing your little homestead grow, even if it’s just on the internet.
I met you a while back at Yellow House Farm – a student from UNH who watched chicken harvesting on Halloween. I still smile when I remember that day. Hope all is well.