Carder'sBag

At work I designed and sew a big fabric bag of left over fabric.

I need to carry something with me every now and then. For practical reasons I need a bag for it. But it came without a bag when I ordered it at work for the students' use.

It is a bag for Golden Fleece drum carder for spinning and felting. The students love it and I am satisfied on it too; both drum carder and bag. The carder and equipment fit in the bag so it is easy for me to carry it all around without fear dropping something into snow and lost forever.

RelaxedMind

My Northern Lights puzzle is finally finished. Before it was completely done I had to face the most difficult part which was the top edge sky. The sorting out puzzle boxes were really helpful in the process.

Finally I managed to do it. It is a beautiful winter scene from Lapland, Finland. I had a great time making it.

I don't know which one brings more satisfaction and pleasure: making a jigsaw puzzle or breaking it back to thousands of pieces. It is a proof of it that I was able to steal some me-time for absolutely non-productivity oriented busy work and world. Absolutely good for ones mental health! 

WeavingAndSewing

Last Autumn I participated on tablet weaving course at work which we arranged in co-operation with local museum Tornionlaakson museo. It has been a busy year but now I am about to finish the tablet woven band basing on 14th century textile in a burial from Valmarinniemi, Keminmaa. It is going to be a sample for my band weaving course in May 2024.

I have started also a sewing project. It is time for a new dress. I need a costume for an upcoming jubilee in May 2024. 

I can't do much gardening yet because the world still looks like this. 

Chiengora

It is early April and furry time of the year. Last Friday the morning temperature was -20 C (in some villages around -25 C). Yesterday morning -10 C and this morning only -6 C. My garden is still 100 % covered by the snow. The statistic fact is that average the snow stays on the ground for 6 months around here. It arrived (permanent) 10.10.2023 and seems is not melting away yet. 

Spinning dog wool (chiengora) is a warm thing to do. Spinning is for sure slow craft and can be very much up to mindfulness after you have learnt the technique. I love to spin with Liinu. This month I again have one spinning course and Liinu will come with me.

The Reading Challenge No4

The Reading Challenge 2024 is here!

On 2024 I encourage you to read books in different genres. No other rules but the genre. The meaning is to introduce different kind of literature and authors to yourself. But, you can still choose your favorite one if the genre is familiar to you. Notice, you can always drop out the book if you dislike it. It is highly recommended to use second hand books, borrowed books and your local library collection. If possible, read in all the languages you can. Also, don't be afraid of to pick up a book you have already read in the past. The second round at different age may bring you new experiences. 

April 2024 theme is SPEECH!

Yes, a speech. It doesn't matter who wrote it or when. The point is to read it, not listen to or watch it. You can find speech on internet, library/museum collections etc. Perhaps someone you know, wrote a speech or you were in a lecture where someone made a good speech. You can ask if you can see it and read it. Let's start to find an interesting speech to read!