Ellen Skea MarshallJun 5, 20162 minOh LifeSometimes life is funny- at least in my world it can be. I have so many new things to learn (and that is a good thing) yet I wonder how I...
Ellen Skea MarshallMay 29, 20163 minFeeling Nostalgic around Memorial DayFeeling nostalgic on Memorial Day weekend- This was the kind of day that ran through all of the memories of my childhood yet was building...
Ellen Skea MarshallMay 19, 20163 minTrue Hand Hooked RugsI saw a video today of someone “hooking” a rug. He was using a hand held tool that was electric- it was hooking, and looks very much like...
Ellen Skea MarshallMar 22, 20162 minNew thingsI love to learn new things, especially in the maker world.Yesterday when I arrived at my oldest daughter’s house she told me I should...
Ellen Skea MarshallMar 5, 20162 minDyeing to dyeDyeing Bliss I was hesitant to venture into the world of dyeing wool because I thought that once I tried there was no turning back. Well,...
Ellen Skea MarshallFeb 6, 20162 minSo many unfinished projectsSomeone might argue that I have a problem finishing projects. The truth is, there are just so many fun things to hook, that I am anxious...
Ellen Skea MarshallFeb 3, 20162 min“String too short to be saved”The title of this book resonates with me in so many ways. Donald Hall, if you don’t already know him, is a poet now living in CT who...
Ellen Skea MarshallJan 28, 20163 minLong line of Makers of thingsI come from a long line of makers of things and I am very thankful for that- probably many of you do if you looked back at your...
Ellen Skea MarshallJan 12, 20162 minWinding down to gear up!After a whirlwind of activity from Thanksgiving to after the New Year it is time to wind down and settle on the buisness at hand. We...
Ellen Skea MarshallJan 4, 20161 minNew Year, New GoalsThe current goal is to be a wee bit more attentive to my ETSY hooking site this year. It has all been a learning curve for me, but I am...
Ellen Skea MarshallOct 31, 20151 minChecking inLast week while I was home dying wool I had a call from my daughter. ” I think something is happening “. “Ok, I’ll change and head down.”...
Ellen Skea MarshallOct 15, 20151 minBeginnings of a seriesThis is the first of a series of 3 pieces. There will be a full sized rug along with 2 pillows. The squirrel will be paddling with a...
Ellen Skea MarshallAug 19, 20151 min60 is the new 59Today I start a new chapter, a new time to work on what brings me joy, be creative, mindful and deliberate. Let’s see how I do! Keep me...