The hospital discharged The Fuzz today, and we picked him up an hour ago. The vet had cautioned us that, while he was eating well and fully hydrated again, he wasn’t walking. She wasn’t sure whether that was the effect of being in a small cage with tricky footing with two legs strapped to IV [...]
Here, as promised, are photos of my cross dyed samples, woven with 100% cotton warp (10/2 cotton from UKI/Yarn Barn) and 100% alpaca yarn (Henry’s Attic Alpaca Lace, from Catnip Yarns): The Lanaset (acid dye) samples were dyed in the microwave in a vinegar-water-dye dyebath, then removed and boiled in soapy water to remove the [...]
Thanks for all the well-wishes to The Fuzz! I’m very pleased to say that he is doing well now and the vet expects to send him home with us sometime tomorrow. She thinks it was straight-up dehydration from the cold he had last week – she’s still got him on an IV drip, but she thinks [...]
The Fuzz went into the kitty ICU yesterday, which is not good for any cat and positively ominous for a 20-year-old kitty. I’ve been trying not to stress because he’s in a state-of-the-art hospital and they’re doing everything they can for him, but it’s hard not to. He’s been with me since I graduated college, [...]
I am pleased to say that the American Textile History Museum wants my wedding dress for their permanent collection! I’m happy, and honored. It will be a real wrench to part with it, but I’m glad to know that its future is secure. Since I have no children (and no intentions of any), I’ve been [...]
