trombonecat's blog
my journeys with weaving and other fiber and needle arts, life, and books & reading
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artistry Threads.One of my many crafts and hobbies is sewing. A few years ago, I created a reading list — Sewing + related: nonfiction, digital, DVD, fiction — from The Seattle Public Library’s collection. It was a resource for a talk shared with two neighborhood group meetings of the Greater Seattle chapter of the American…
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artistry Crocheting.Over time, you’ll hear stories and see photos about my various crafting and other artistry activities. This week starts the clues for the mystery alongs for the 2026 Rose City Yarn Crawl (RCYC). I’m starting the crochet pattern at a cast-on and chain-up party at the All Wound Up Yarn Shop in Edmonds, WA;…
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artistry Community.Started 2026 with going to St. Distaff’s Day, organized by a fiber arts group north of Seattle. Here’s a Wikipedia entry about this celebration throughout history, which has origins in the 1600s. It’s a spin-in where many people bring all sorts of spinning wheels and drop spindles. Spinners are almost always very welcoming of…
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artistry Simple.Recently decided to try heavier weight yarn for crocheting hand warmers. I usually use worsted weight yarn for projects like mittens, fingerless gloves, and cowls. Would appreciate hearing pattern suggestions! life Cheesecake. In my early thirties, a few friends would plan dinner parties where everyone would choose what to bring. I once made a…
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posting this at 11:58pm, PST 🙂. And, have changed the blog’s title to the date and a word or short phrase, as headers will still be in the blog. artistry Fabric.One of my crafting or textiles pursuits is sewing. After seeing a folded fabric coaster a few years ago, was eager to create some (examples…
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artistry Moss. Here’s the story about the photos in my 7/20 and 12/8 posts. In 2007 we spent a weekend at a cabin near an inlet on the Kitsap Penisula. I walked down to the water either at incoming or outgoing tide. Was mesmerized by the look of small pebbles, water, moss, and a few…
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artistry Over time, readers here will learn that I am a fiber artist in several mediums. One is pin loom weaving. The Pin Loom Weaving Support Group on Facebook is amazing for ideas, support and learning. My fellow pin loom weaving enthusiasts are wonderful. For several years, there has been a Mini Sweater Challenge Countdown.…
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I am an off to a slow start with my blog. Next Monday, I’ll share about the photo I posted in July 2025. It’s from 2007 and has taken me on a journey for the last 18 years and counting. Have decided to add a post on Mondays and to include one photo from the…
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