Misty Willow Homespun

Professional Crafter and Amateur Empty-nester

Our Dresser Upper

We moved to our farm about 5 years ago when Scott took a new job that required us to relocate. Our home in Bellbrook was convenient for me but left Scott with a 90 minute, one-way commute. Our new place put us less than 2 miles from the exact middle of our two workplaces and... » read more

Viking Helmet Crochet

I had a How to Train Your Dragon moment when I found the pattern for this hat my grandson is wearing at the Mamachee store on Etsy. I have provided the link below. It is adorable and works up quickly with worsted weight yarn. the pattern includes sizes from newborn to adult. It is very... » read more

I Heart this Picture

Do you remember the good old days when we took pictures with film? Film that had to be taken to the store, dropped off and developed before we could see what had actually been captured? In my case the frozen images weren’t quite what I had expected.  This time, however, they were better than I... » read more

Poppalops and his Ford 8n

Scott has been saving his pennies to buy a tractor. After months of research he finally settled on a 1949 Ford 8n. We have several projects lined up at the farm so we need a tractor to help with the heavy jobs like digging post holes for fencing and planting my orchard. He

Mom’s Apple Dumplings

I wanted to post my first recipe in honor of woman who gave it to me, my mom. She doesn’t cook fancy but we always ate good! I know there are many versions of this recipe, but this is the one she always made and they are,

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I am wife to Scott, mother of three, grandmother of three, and new empty-nester. I’ve worked as a nail technician/esthetician for 22 years and earned my Bachelor’s in Business Administration in 2012. I’m an avid knitter and crocheter, and recently began selling my work at festivals as well as the salon in which I work.... » read more