Notes from the bench
Made by hand, one honest step at a time.
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fiberFeb 11, 2026
A slow wind: hand-carding wool from the autumn clip
Why the fleece you card yourself knits differently — and the two-dollar tool that changed my prep.
6 min read
clayJan 28, 2026
Wedging clay until your wrists learn it
Spiral wedging is a rhythm, not a recipe. Notes from three months of getting it wrong on purpose.
6 min read
gardenJan 15, 2026
What the hive does in February
The cluster doesn't sleep. What to check, what to leave alone, and when the sugar board earns its keep.
6 min read
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