Once upon a time, I wound every skein of yarn I purchased into balls by hand. And while this was fine for, say, a skein of dk-weight wool, it was practically impossible to deal with an 800-yard skein of laceweight. To wind in into a ball, I had to place... Continue reading

Today's project: Rhubarb-Raspberry Jam, using the recipe in my Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook. I absolutely love this recipe, and I make a couple of batches each spring. It's sweet and tart and perfect -- everything a jam should be. And currently in progress: A basic sock in Koigu.... Continue reading