Montessori by Hand

Jan 9, 2008

a chronicle of 2008, the year of change

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I've made a commitment. To myself. To do my best to see the mundane and catch it in my proverbial butterfly net, eventually transforming...
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Jan 8, 2008

doing the happy dance

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Spool Flashback, from Mom's sewing basket Woot! I built my own lightbox - thank you, Dallas , for the inspiration! It works fine with m...
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Jan 7, 2008

the thirteenth day

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On the thirteenth day of Christmas, you all get to see some of the handmade lovelies that appeared under the palm tree on the 25th of Decemb...
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Jan 5, 2008

back in the saddle again

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After a bit of monkey business, and flying through the air with the greatest of ease, we have returned home refreshed and ready to take on 2...
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Dec 28, 2007

broadcasting live from honduras

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Well hello there! Here we are - communing with the birds and skipping in the sand. Warmest wishes for a Happy New Year from our family to yo...
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Dec 20, 2007

planes, trains, and automobiles

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Watching an airplane go by Needless to say, I've lost that innocent wonder of those large, metal bird-ish machines. Or perhaps it's ...
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Dec 16, 2007

Posada

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One of the most notable Christmas traditions in Mexico is the reenactment of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem, when they were deni...
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Dec 12, 2007

wishing you

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Photo by Allison Toth, from the Holiday Traditions Exchange 2007 Flickr group Did you hear my sigh of contentment? The pattern layouts are d...
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Dec 10, 2007

on being soggy

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Dear me. I just about need galoshes so I can puddle-jump from one room to another. Notice the water dripping down the back of the chair? Jus...
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Dec 7, 2007

loving those latkes

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As part of my effort to diversify the winter holiday experience for my children, today we prepared and enjoyed latkes, lit a "menorah...
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Dec 6, 2007

monsieur, madame gnome

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From the aptly named wee wonderfuls pattern collection , it's my pleasure to introduce to you Monsieur and Madame Gnome - an absolute de...
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Dec 3, 2007

the emmeline apron

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EDIT: Pattern is now available here! I've been bursting at the seams to show you this new pattern design, which will be available in Jan...
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Nov 29, 2007

holiday crafting with the wee ones

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As promised! I'll begin with my personal chart-topper, salt dough ornaments . Use the play doh recipe and leave out the food coloring. ...
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Nov 28, 2007

art, craft, children, and the making of the home

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In my Montessori training, we were warned against putting the children's art up for display. Children's art, it was said, should be ...
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Nov 26, 2007

the secret joy of giving

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sneak peek of a wonderful someone's gift 'Tis the season of occult crafting. Little snippets of WIPs are shown, but not the project ...
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Nov 24, 2007

fire up the wood stove

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The prelude. The snow. The wood pile. Oops!
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Nov 23, 2007

thanksgiving leftovers

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The best Thanksgiving leftovers of all time! Come to find out, I'm not the only American- Montessorian expat who enjoyed some Domino...
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Nov 20, 2007

tour of rural mexico

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for more, hop on over to flickr Fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice. Every morning, afternoon, and evening. That pretty much sums up our weekend...
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Nov 16, 2007

i've embroidered something you might like ...

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35% off over at my etsy store until Monday, November 19th! My lovely parents (who are in charge of packaging and sending out my patterns) a...
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Nov 15, 2007

paper clip ice skates

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wool + embroidery floss + cotton ball + paper clips I first came across these little bitties during my Montessori training course. It was lo...
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Montessori teacher, fiber artist, pattern designer, wife, servant to two cats
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