Miss Murder’s Hand-Sewn Blankets

Some of you may know that I adore sewing blankets. I love the feel of the fabric beneath my fingers. I love the colors. I love laying the pieces out and choosing where they go. The hum of the machine is so soothing to me. So much love and care goes into each and every blanket.     One of … Read More

June's Finish It UP Project: Cabinet Knobs

It’s a small touch but I’ve wanted them forever. After painting my cabinets white, I was looking for turquoise, shiny knobs to add a little pizazz to the place. Cue my father, who came and put them in for me. Thanks, Dad! So perhaps they’re a bit loud, but we prefer the term “whimsical.” They sparkle in the sunlight, and … Read More

Join Me and Finish It UP!

A quick look around the house showed me how many incomplete projects were lying around. I had started them with a vengeance! I was on fire! Unstoppable! And then somewhere along the way, I became…much more stoppable. So. Unfinished projects. Let’s knock them out.   I’m starting the Finish It UP (Unfinished Project) campaign in order to get myself back … Read More

Happy Thanksgiving!

We had a small, charming Thanksgiving this year. Just us, some favorite foods, video games, and movies. Thanksgiving carries a lot of baggage for me, but I tried to shrug it off and spent time really focusing on the people and things I’m grateful for. Gratitude really does make everything better. I hope you have a wonderful day, and find … Read More

Pimp A Friend Friday: Yarn Baby

I went to school with an intelligent, quirky, AWESOME girl named Shannon. You definitely want her on your robot apocalypse team. Shannon created a super cool business where she spins and dyes her own yarn. It’s amazing! I bought this bundle of yarn and it’s so soft. I’m hoping to crochet a simple shawl out of it. Shannon is good … Read More

Miss Murder's New Love

It’s the craziest thing. One day I said, “Hey, I should learn to sew!” and so I did. And then I asked, “I wonder if I would like to make blankets?” Turns out I do. I do like to make blankets. Quite a bit. I made this lap quilt for my husband. Orange is his favorite color. It brings me … Read More

Miss Murder Learns to Knit

I tried once before, in Seattle. My very dear friend Rachel took me to Third Place Books, and we browsed and shopped and then sat in comfy chairs so I could Learn To Knit.  It was a grand thing! I was going to make so many darling projects! I couldn’t wait! Oh, how I hated it. I hated stabbing the … Read More