Author Archives: TheJessicaness

Create: To Be the Cause Of

After reading the ‘easy to follow instructions’ I will begin to create my version of this counted cross stitch creation. I was to use two threads, but used one twice instead. Pictured above is back-stitch – make a stitch (colored thread … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Workshop: Words of Yearbook Past

4.)  Dig out your high school yearbook and share a message a friend wrote that stands out to you. – A writing prompt from Mama’s Losin It! I couldn’t pick just one. Hey Jessica, Don’t forget that you are supposed to … Continue reading →

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Black and White

In this moment my breath slows, my feet quiet In this moment my heart beats calm as my soul moves on In this moment the wind lacks the capacity to cool my back In this moment the boards creak under my wet … Continue reading →

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The Magic of Paint and Folding

dark avenger with teeth and wings so large save me I see a mask staring at me. Could be a beetle, a man named Humphrey, or a snail on Halloween. What do you see?

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Knitting is Addicting

In March 2011, I was invited to a beginners workshop for fiber arts focusing on knitting. I was able to have one-on-one lessons with my instructor, Caroline Wise. We set out some roving on the dyeing table (wooden bench covered with plastic), got … Continue reading →

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