V In Everything

Month: August 2025

  • tiny tip #1

    Putting your foot all the way on the sewing machine pedal can help to better control the speed.

  • Comparison Is the Thief of Joy: the Case for Creating Art When Everyone Else Is Too

    I’ve been enjoying working on my sock scrap rug. The sewing and braiding is a moving meditation where I can let my thoughts wander in whatever direction they so choose. The tactile experience is also quite nice. The rug feels sturdy in my hands. I love that I’m making something instead of throwing all those…

  • The Arts and Crafts of Sustainability

    The Arts and Crafts of Sustainability

    I’ve been thinking a lot about sustainability lately. With all the chaos of the world I’m trying to pick just a couple of things to care about so that I don’t burn myself out. For now I’ve settled on environment. I do trash walks in my neighborhood and local parks. I’ve been putting more effort…