First, I need to say that I really wish I had my loom back. I think you’re going to want one, too. * * * Tom Knisely’s new book, Weaving Rag Rugs is one of those books that makes you think, “Oh… yeah… THAT’S the thing that I’ve ALWAYS wanted to do!” The book, if you’ve never woven before, gives you pretty much everything you need (except money for the loom and people to help you set it all...

Delaware. Delaware E-ZPass, I’m lookin’ at you. Yeah, you. (Except Alexis at the Delaware E-ZPass customer service line. She’s funny and cool.) AND PA-EZPass…but I digress.   As you may know, we’re in the process of moving from VA to PA, and this has included a lot of driving up and back. Driving on the East Coast means toll roads and that means—if you’re going to try to make it easy on yourself—you have...

Take a gander at the cute cuteness in Mommy & Me Crocheted Hats: 30 Fun and Stylish Designs for Kids of All Ages. Even if you’re not a crocheter (yet) I think this may entice you. For one thing, the crochet instructions at the back of the book are easy-to-follow and have an excellent step-by-step photo section of how-tos that I wish I’d had when I started crocheting. Then, of course, there are the patterns. The little cloche set...