Star Queen
2012: A star (block) is born in Dover, New Hampshire to a newly graduated poet. I didn’t have a sewing machine at that time, so this star was hand-sewn together. And then I… Continue reading
2012: A star (block) is born in Dover, New Hampshire to a newly graduated poet. I didn’t have a sewing machine at that time, so this star was hand-sewn together. And then I… Continue reading
There’s nothing like a project that uses up the leftovers from previous quilts. This simple woodland quilt was composed of fabric scraps from a log-cabin baby quilt, fabric I inherited from my great-grandmother, and leftovers from 2015’s Gift… Continue reading
Somehow it’s December again, and that means I’m two months shy of turning 30. Crazy stuff. I sent all my Christmas cards this weekend, and have begun the Christmas shopping. The temps have… Continue reading
Why is it still snowing & super cold in Kittery, Maine?! Another 3″ of snow today. This month has certainly been in like a lion. The past weekend, though, was certainly a welcome… Continue reading
It’s barely 2014 and I’m newly 29 and everything in my world has already drastically changed. Recently, this meme came into my minifeed and I’m going to keep reminding myself that change is… Continue reading
Kathleen (Mary, Katie, MK, Carlson, Cobb, Maris, Paltrineri) has had many names. I think it’s a tribute to how many people have loved her. Kathleen & I met at UNH’s MFA writing program,… Continue reading
Mekeel McBride (poet, wildlife rehabilitator, life coach, animal whisperer, fine bric-a-brac collector) is many things. Has been many things. Is still becoming many things. She’s been a waitress, an avid roller skater, a… Continue reading