World Scleroderma Day

Sunday 29 June 2014 is World Scleroderma Day.

A 'Stolen' Scarf

Have you ever made an item for someone else and wanted to keep it for yourself?

Health Update

It has been 10 days since the Blip on my health radar and I have been struggling ever since.

The Red Centre of Beaniedom!

This weekend marks the 18th annual Alice Springs Beanie Festival.

(Friday 20 June - Monday 23 June)

A selection of my crocheted beanies.

It's a Mark(er)!

What’s the difference between a footy player and a crocheter?

Live Well: Nurture the Spirit

I reflected in Surviving Chronic Illness: Positive Affirmation that one’s spirit can take a beating when living with chronic illness.  It can leave one feeling less than a whole person and emotionally fragile. 

It is important to maintain one’s sense of identity, self-esteem and strength to cope. 


When faced with the undesirable aspects of chronic illness it is important to counteract the negatives with positive feelings and experiences.  It is easier to cope if one can find ‘the little joys in every day’.

Blip

So that's the end of a good run....

When Minor Modifications Turn Into Major Repairs

Last year I made a lot of hats for other people.

Meladora's Butterfly Stitch Slouch was a very popular pattern and I made several in the standard adult size for female friends and associates.

Last week, one of those hats returned to me for a simple adjustment which almost became a disaster.

Live Well: Back-up Plans

Life is unpredictable.

For all of us.  

Chronic illness, injury or disability add complications to coping in a crisis. 

Chronic illnesses themselves can be unpredictable, even in the best-managed scenarios. 
It is important to be prepared.

Leg Warmers = Warmer Legs

Winter has arrived along with chilly mornings.

Temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius call for warm layers.

In the supermarket today, I received a lot of extra attention from fellow shoppers admiring my furry leg warmers. 

Knitting & Crochet Blog Week 2014: 7 - Looking Back, Looking Forward #5KCBWDAY7

2013 was an exceptional year which started out as an exciting whirlwind of activity but during the year it grew into an uncontrollable tornado, sucking me into it without escape, tossing me around at will only to dump me at a time of its own choosing, leaving me totally exhausted, dazed and wondering how it all happened!

Live Well: Organise Your Life

It always amazes me the amount of paperwork and administration required to manage a complex medical condition.