The very best wishes to all of you during this winter season!! I'll see you all in 2026!
Author: susanthewritermom
My name is Susan Carsen and in addition to sewing unique, beautiful and practical handbags and totebags, I’m also a military spouse (USAF, ret), Marine mom, Latina, ADHD, multi-crafter (weaving, loom-knitting, needlepoint, and cross-stitch), & retired romance author.
The Introvert
Sometimes, I just don't want to talk to people. I get that almost everyone is like that sometimes, but I realized recently that I spend almost no time truly alone. As we continue The World's Slowest Move, my husband is ensconced at the New house, and I travel between New and Old, where my mother… Continue reading The Introvert
Soup Recipe and the Post Turkey Day Haze
For a small gathering of only four people, this past week was still filled with kitchen activity. Thursday was lovely with a groaning board that made appropriate groans, and Friday passed in a haze of appreciating how clean the kitchen was while reheating leftovers. Today, Saturday, is soup day. Our turkey was 12 1/2 lb… Continue reading Soup Recipe and the Post Turkey Day Haze
3rd Craft Fair
Meh. I'm going to come right out and say that our outcomes at craft fairs have been less than stellar. We tried another set up and I'm coming to the conclusion that we just haven't hit our "voice" yet. We did make one edit part way through the show to the hanging rack on the… Continue reading 3rd Craft Fair
Veteran’s Day
Around the world, November 11 is set aside as a day to remember. Commonwealth countries call it Remembrance Day or Armistice Day, to honor those died in the line of duty and recall the end of WWI, but in the US, it's Veteran's Day, which is aimed at honoring the men and women who have… Continue reading Veteran’s Day
Loom Blossom 