Pearl the Squirrel

I spent a few days visiting my folks in southern California. One of the more fun things I did was to sew with my mom. She's in her mid-...

Back in March I decided to try some string piecing. Not sure just what got me going, but I was having a good time of it. Over the next few ...

Yes, I am actually back at work and have been for awhile. Book edits occupied some of my time, and a birthday party for me (yay!) took up a...

I'm sure to readers of Pearl the Squirrel, it appears that all I've been doing is breathing deeply...quietly...far away from my c...

Last night I went to bed late. I'd gotten up early and been at physical therapy (bunged my knee) at 7:40 a.m. I'd done an hour-and-...

I am heading down to the wire on my book, but that doesn't mean I am not doing any handwork. I CAN'T not do handwork. I pass no jud...

More shots from our February trip—our great escape into a world of color. Colander garlands A quilt-like textile made of embroidered...

I was lucky to escape the Polar Vortex this winter for 8 days and nights, and to once again visit Oaxaca. While the food, friends, and temp...

I've decided that while I'm finishing up my book (see previous post, numeral 1), the only way Pearl the Squirrel posts will exist i...

Poor, neglected blog. If there are any readers left out there, I certainly appreciate you! Here's what's been keeping me busy: 1....