I commented a few days ago about writing to my Senator and Rep about concerns with a new law going into effect February 10. Changes have begun to take place and it looks like a good start. Products made with natural materials such as wood and cotton will not be needing testing. Great. They are [...]
Archive for the ‘craftivism’ Category
Update on the children’s products laws January 8, 2008
Posted in craftivism on January 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
She pondered last year and looks forward to this year January 1, 2009
Posted in Advent Journey, Embroidery, Garden, Just stuff, Knitting, Locavore, Sewing, Tutorials, craftivism, house projects on January 2, 2009 | 8 Comments »
2008 was my start on becoming more self sufficient. Less dependent on the industrial food system, and the mall, is where I started. I feel good about our progress. I had my first vegetable garden this year. We were quite successful and learned a lot. I LOVE tomatoes fresh from the garden. Fresh green beans [...]
She made 2 dolls, worked on the scarf and made a table November 16, 2008
Posted in Christmas Gifts, Just stuff, Knitting, Sewing, craftivism, house projects, tagged home project, IKEA, Knitting, Making a Sofa Table, Scarf, toy box, wood project on November 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This weekend was well used. Saturday was spent time with family participating in one of our holiday traditions. There is an organization called Samaritan’s Purse which, every year, organizes an amazing event. People all over the country take shoe box and fill them will necessity items and toys, to be sent to a child in [...]
She figured out what she has to look forward to! November 9, 2008
Posted in Christmas Gifts, Just stuff, Knitting, Locavore, craftivism, recipe, tagged Apple Desert, Bazaar Bizarre Boston, Farmer's Market Dover NH, Handmade gifts, handmade pledge, recipe, Worcester Center for Crafts on November 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Dates coming up! I don’t have a lot of big dates to remember in my life. I am pretty simple, and plan very little, but there are some big dates coming up.
November 15 and 16 I’m teaching a 2 day class at Worcester Center for Crafts on using shaping tools with glass beadmaking. I did [...]
She went to the Knitting to Keep Warm Kick-off September 13, 2008
Posted in Knitting, craftivism, tagged Charity Knitting, I'm Reed Fish, Knitting to Keep Warm, mittens on September 14, 2008 | 4 Comments »
My sincere apology to anyone that was looking for the Knitting to Keep Warm post earlier today. I was so tired by the time I got home last night, all I could handle was sitting on the couch, knitting some socks (pictures to come in tomorrow’s post) and watching “I’m Reed Fish“…a delightful, creative [...]
She finally updated her Etsy Store September 12, 2008
Posted in Just stuff, Knitting, Sewing, craftivism, tagged etsy, Knitting to Keep Warm, Knitty.com, Spinning Yarns Dover NH, Twist + Shout sweater on September 12, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Between procrastinating, having my iron break and life in general, it seemed I was never going to get this update done. I did it though. There are now several Car Catch-alls to choose from, and some already sold!
Other than getting that done, I worked on the Jack Frost Jacket and thought about a million other [...]
She made a hat in 1 hour and did not get a tractor September 5, 2008
Posted in Garden, Just stuff, Knitting, Locavore, Sewing, craftivism, tagged Brookford Farm, bulky knitting, Calorimetry, eggplant, fresh yogurt, Garden, Knitting, Locavore, raw milk, Rowan Big wool, toddler hat, tractor on September 6, 2008 | 3 Comments »
I started out today running errands with mom. We ended up checking out a local organic farm that sells raw milk and yogurt, among other dairy and farm related things. I tried the milk and yogurt, which came in these great glass mason jars. I tried the lowfat milk tonight and the [...]
She’s Planning an Event September 2, 2008
Posted in Crochet, Knitting, craftivism, tagged Avis Goodwin, Knitting, knitting for charity, Knitting to Keep Warm on September 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I am coordinating a knitting event at my local yarn store. I was inspired by the link I shared a while back for knitting for folks in Northern Maine. I’m pretty sure the deadline for that is about here, but I thought that I have neighbors in my own community who will be [...]
She started Mittens August 21, 2008
Posted in Knitting, craftivism, patterns, tagged baby sweater, free mitten pattern, Knitting, knitting for charity, mittens, Nest:bringing warmth home on August 21, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Here is the picture of the, no longer, top secret project…by the way the dad liked it so much that he said he’d like one for himself to go hiking in. It’s so fun to make things for people who are excited about them! Thank you, Luke and Sara, for a lovely evening!
The [...]
She made and used deodorant July 14, 2008
Posted in Just stuff, Sewing, craftivism, tagged AngryChicken, bath and body products, Homemade deoderant, Lola and Lolita Apron, radical crafting, Sewing, The Mustard Seed on July 14, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I’ve been on a quest for a deoderant that is natural, contains no carcinogens, smells nice, and WORKS. I’ve been muddling through with various items purchased at various natural pharmacies and food stores, but nothing has really “done it for me”. I think I am pretty stink free, but I have to reapply [...]

