As I shared in the chat the other day I was going to go back in the archives from the mamaroots days of old when I created tutorials for ideas of things to make for use on a story table.  It was called "Once Upon a Table"  I thought now would be a good time to share the a little something that you...

New video chat is up; sharing how we are doing during the SIP (Shelter In Place) a rainbow of natural dye, and a photo challenge.  Will you join me in posting a photo of yourself at home with your knitting?  I was inspired by sharing a favorite book from my stash People Knitting by Barbara Levine. Wish I had thought of it on...

We are at the end of the first week of this new normal.  As I shared earlier I am writing in my paper journal every day.  At first I was writing at night but actually found more of a routine of writing in the morning with my toast and coffee before I start my work day.  I thought I would start writing and...

Like many of you I am processing and preparing for what may become the new normal for an uncertain time.  I am in the Midwest and our public elementary, middle, and high schools have not announced closure at this time.  We anticipate an announcement will be made tomorrow.  The university where I work has moved to online classes for the remainder of the...