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Why I Do These “Strange” Things
A question I’m often asked whether I’m spinning, knitting, doing living history, or doing research/fieldwork as an archaeologist is “Why do you do that?” When it comes to the fiber arts, my why is a bit more practical. It’s about having something that I can do with my hands whenever and often wherever. I’ve never done “do nothing” well – I like to have something to do with my hands if I’m only engaging my eyes or ears. It’s my version of a fidget spinner, and it actually keeps me present in the moment better than just sitting there. I’ve been known to knit during talks and lectures, and my…
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A Short Introduction
Maybe we’ve met in person, maybe we follow each other on social media, or maybe you’ve just stumbled across my site while searching for a place to buy yarn or looking for information about the fiber arts, archaeology, or living history. Regardless of how you found me, an introduction of sorts seems to be in order. I’m the creative type who also enjoys structure, so it’s not surprising that I picked up knitting during my freshman year of college. I wanted a way to make things outside of my art classes, and I’d seen the pretty things on display in the local yarn shop in my college town. After a…