Three comforting, creative reads...
Letter From Jodie Morgan: Founding Editor
I really enjoyed listening to The Mapmaker’s Apprentice by CJ Archer, the second book in the Glass & Steele series. I’m onto the third book now…
It’s called The Apothecary’s Poison, and it’s great so far!
Featured Article — Beyond Fluffy Vs Smooth: The World Of Yarn Textures
“There are many possibilities for yarn textures. Fluffy, soft, sleek, bumpy, and shiny... How do you choose the right one for knitting? Read on for my tips!”
Worth A Read — The Knitter's Book Of Wool by Clara Parkes
“In a companion book to the Knitter's Book Of Yarn, Clara Parkes creates a complete guide to everything you need to know about wool, and then some!
Written with her trademark warmth and endless curiosity, she shows you how wool is transformed into yarn and the fascinating people involved in the process, the different breeds, and what wools to use when.”
— Sourced from my recommended books for your fiber arts library.
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Illustrated mindfulness: creativity in gratitude, create art anywhere, anytime, and the homey delight of stewed beans.
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Illustrated Mindfulness: Creativity In Gratitude
I enjoyed reading about
saying goodbye to summer through her practice of ‘gratitude drawings.’ How I love the blue palette!Integrating art into her gratitude journalling is a clever way to cherish and reflect on those precious memories. Her approach is inspiring.
Create Art Anywhere, Anytime
Who says you need an official invitation to be an artist in residence?
, author of The Tree Collectors, and The Earth Moved, created a delightful concept: the self-appointed artist residency.Her piece inspires you to embrace creativity with relish, free from the typical constraints of formal residencies. Imagine appointing yourself as the artist-in-residence of your neighborhood park, the local cafe, or even your backyard!
Why wait for a grand opportunity when you can create one right now?
The Homey Delight Of Stewed Beans
Who doesn't crave a dish that brings comfort after a bustling day?
, the author of the cookbook Tenderheart, has a stewed green beans recipe which is perfect for this situation.As she writes:
“I’ve always struggled with the cadence of life in this city. New York City clears out in the summer and then, on the day after Labor Day, the honorary last day of summer, everything springs back into action.
The new school year starts, the busy Fall book launch season kicks in, and emails have a certain “back to work” tone to them. From Zero to 100, overnight. All of this leaves me wondering, what should I cook, when I’m feeling frazzled?
This week, this bean stew was my answer. It wholeheartedly centers green beans (though I used yellow ones), and lets their robust texture and laid back earthiness shine.”
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