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1/2 c. almond oil1/4 c. coconut oil1/4 c. beesewax4 T. zinc oxide (pharmaceutical grade, non-nano) Makes one cup (about 8 oz. of sunscreen) ** note: make sure to wear a mask when handling zinc oxide and to use pharmaceutical-grade zinc…
Look at the amazing fleece creations (blankets and scarves) that Many Helping Hands Volunteers came up with at the Cambridge YWCA today! I was astonished by the creativity and joy of these folks. Thanks, all! For this year’s projects, we…
I’m looking forward to helping with the Many Helping Hands event in Cambridge again this year on MLK Day, January 19th. I’ll be helping make fleece blankets and scarves and despite the presence of many devoted sewers there’s always a…
A Universal Jam Recipe On Friday, my 9-year-old and I made jam using strawberries and rhubarb (with a little mint thrown in) from the garden. We got seven pints of delicious jam! He took the lead, hulling strawberries, sterilizing the…
Picked the first fruits of the garden this weekend and cooked them up into a vegetable sautée and a rhubarb crumble. Delicious! Above: bok choy, pea tendrils (both bought from Russos as plants about a month ago), asparagus, chives, and…
My friend Jess got married in Boothbay Harbor, ME this September. It was a beautiful place and an incredible wedding. I made this tablecloth and napkin set for her and her betrothed and their English cottage. Mohan helped out with…
 I made these slippers/booties for my 7-year old son at his request. They are cute but a tad slippery on on hard wood floors. I’d be open to suggestions for handling this. Some have suggested puffy paint. If you’re…
Here are a lot of nice sewn holders for knitting needles out there, but I wasn’t up for another sewing project, so concocted this little holder out of some left-over Malabrigo Rasta that I had on hand. Size 13 needles…
Made a bunch of moebius cowls for family for Christmas this year with yarn from the lovely new yarn and fabric shop in Mid-Cambridge, Gather Here. These are very fun to knit. More details available on my Ravelry page. Pics…
