In a large family, life can get busy. In the midst of it all, I'm trying to take the time to work on projects and learn new skills. If I can do this while spending time with my sisters, so much the better.
I've decided to separate the things I'm working on into two different categories: 1) Projects: this will mainly be used when the project is based on skills that I'm more familiar with. And 2) new skills.
Projects I'm working on:
The Ruby Doll by Doorposts: This is a kit my younger sisters have for making pocket sized dolls. (I'll be helping them with this.)
Grandmother's Hope Chest series: The Running Rooster by Rebekah Wilson (out of print). This is a story of a girl who is learning hand sewing skills. As you read the story, you make the same project they are making (a potholder).
New skills I'm learning:
How to knit. Abigail is helping me where I need it and we are using Teach Yourself to Knit by Leisure Arts. I hope to eventually be able to make the shawl in Training Our Daughters to be Keepers at Home by Mrs. Craig (Ann) Ward.
How to write poetry I will be using the book The Roar on the Other side by Suzanne U. Rhodes.



