Author Archives: Raeyn

My (delightfully sizeable) skein of ribbon came in yesterday, so I got the first of the hearts stitched up. I’m still darning socks so I’ve not done any others, but unless a mess of orders come in, it’s not like I need more than the one ready in advance. I’m still mulling over making key chains as well, but I… Read more »

I don’t know if it’s the weather, or air pressure or bad luck or something, but I have been in Headacheland the last few days. Like, the crushing ones that feel like they could be migraines if they only tried a tiny bit harder, which means throwing the heavy duty pills at it. Sigh? Sigh. I’m making sure to up… Read more »

I am starting to think that I am getting a little addicted to darning socks. I’m not sure I can call it exactly fun… satisfying? Zennish? The time I’m spending on these socks are vastly worth more than the actual value of these mass produced socks… but might as well practice on them before I have a need to do… Read more »

I found an easy pattern for crochet hearts yesterday, so I’ve been cranking them out. I’m going to put a bit of ribbon on each so they can hang, and send them out with orders as a free gift. I was starting to feel like the only Etsy shop that didn’t put in some sort of bonus pressie, so we’ll… Read more »

I had a post office run to make earlier when I spotted my first daffodil. Of course, I probably would have spotted some sooner if I actually ever left the house, but let’s put that to the side. I was amused because it was coming up the correct time of year, but it’s been a mild winter. I want to… Read more »

Littler came home and gave me this flower she made. Cute, innit? I love how creative she is. Her teachers says that she’s forever drawing and painting, and her clothing often attests to that. She was apparently helping garden today, which I should probably pass on to her grandmother. The big one came home with a permission slip for a… Read more »

While the sun was up, it was uncharacteristically warm for this time of year. Now that it’s down, it’s gone quite a bit chilly by comparison. It’s still technically on the warm side for this time of year, but just feels that bit cooler. It’s nice, really. I like having an excuse to curl up with a blanket. In this… Read more »

I continue in my efforts to learn how to darn. With this pair, one had a little hole in the heel, while the other was wearing very thin. Most of the darning guides I’ve seen online suggest trying to get them patched up before they can actually break and fray, so this makes for good sciencing on multiple counts. Plus,… Read more »

For whatever reason, Littler loves to contort herself into weird positions. This was another fine example that she was perfectly comfortable in. I guess I can admire that she is flexible? We have delightful company this afternoon, in the form of Jeze and her husband. It’s been a nice time of the usual chatting and gaming, to include the nigh-on… Read more »

Z and I went out for a belated birthday lunch today, which was fantastic as usual. As I was tucking into the bit of salad that come with it, I was suddenly minded of the meme, and had to get a few pictures of me being similarly amused by said salad. Just yanno, ignore the person in the background, ha… Read more »