MMtM 2020 Day 29: Self-promotion
A program I started that is near and dear to my heart is called #hugsyoucanwear. If someone you love is in need of a hug, please reach out to me and I can send out a special shawl that will help them feel warm and safe and loved.
Especially in these strange times, we all need a little extra love and support, and a shawl can definitely help.
MMtM 2020 Day 24: Personal Touch
I will always stand by my products, so I offer a lifetime repair option for everything I make. I want the recipient to use what I've made and not just have it sit on a shelf or hang in a closet.
MMtM 2020 Day 22: Tools & Materials
Today I decided to show off my favorite tools that I use all the time, whether it be for knitting, sewing, or 3D printing.
MMtM 2020 Day 21: Change
What a week for change indeed! We finally moved to our new house and I've got most of my new office set up. I love the huge windows for natural light and how much space I have.
MMtM 2020 Day 15: Help
I've built up a lot of knowledge about knitting, but I'm always learning new things about crochet. And when I need help with a stitch, I look it up on Google. There are so many helpful tutorials and YouTube videos, it makes it super easy to find one that explains it in a way I understand. I love how much people are willing to share their knowledge and talents with the world!
MMtM 2020 Day 10: Authentic Space
Guys, this is my real workspace right now. We are in the middle of moving and all of my things are packed up. My sewing machine, fabric, and yarn has been packed up for months. It has pained me to see so few of things that bring me joy. I have had to postpone projects until we move and I have my new space set up.
MMtM 2020 Day 8: Love to Make
It is no secret that I love to make shawls. They are gorgeous, versatile, interesting, and functional. You can wear a bulky one when it's cold, you can wear a lightweight one when it's warmer. They can be challenging to make with lace and cables, or they can be simpler and mindless to make while watching a show.
March Meet the Maker 2020 Day 1: My Story
I learned to knit when I was 12, about 23 years ago, using an old illustrated book from my grandma's house, and have basically never stopped since then. I also crochet, sew, quilt, do 3D printing, and a little bit of a lot of other things. This picture showcases several of my crafts, including 3D printing the base for a UFO abduction lamp.
#shawleveryday2019 Day 94
I've got one more shawl/post to do, but first I'd like to do a little wrap-up of my #shawleveryday2019 project. When I started out, I had no idea if I could write about mental health every day for 90+ days, but I did it. I learned a ton of things and I'm so glad that I got to share all this information with you. I hope you were able to gain some knowledge and reflect on your own mental health along the way.
#shawleveryday2019 Day 91
Sometimes people with mental illnesses or substance use disorders are unable to make decisions about their basic care, such as food, shelter, and medical care. Sometimes they are at risk of harming themselves or others. If a person is unable to understand sufficient information to make decisions about medical treatment, they can go through a process in Missouri called Civil Involuntary Detention.
#shawleveryday2019 Day 85
When suicide makes the news either due to a celebrity death or the death of another public figure, it's important to use appropriate language when talking about it. The easiest thing you can do is to use the phrase "died by suicide" instead of "committed suicide." It's also critical to include resources such as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number (1-800-273-8255) so that people who may be experiencing a similar situation can get help.
There is a ton of great information at http://reportingonsuicide.org
Shawl Every Day 2019
As some of you may know, I have frequently endeavored to wear every shawl I own every day in a row until I run out. You can see previous runs for 2016 and 2018 on Instagram with hashtags #shawleveryday and #shawleveryday2018.