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About vairarenbeth

Just another person on the planet earth. My name is Claudia, but I am also known as teacatweaves, and teacatweaver. An escapee from the corporate grind, my husband and I are in a new phase of life. Now I read, weave, spin, urban hike, knit, make bread and pasta from scratch, and discover new and exciting things to my heart's content. One sweet dream is a reference to the Beatles - "...Soon we'll be away from here, step on the gas and wipe that tear away. One sweet dream - be true..."

Ground Cover Project – Completed!

Posted on July 6, 2013 by vairarenbeth

Ready to go!  Here is the completed blanket, with a knitted carry-all that I made from the weaving thrums and extra yarn.  Still have some yarn left over, but the fringe effect sure helped use up a bunch of it. … Continue reading →

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How Can I Miss You if You Don’t Go Away?

Posted on June 3, 2013 by vairarenbeth

I love this quote, and laughed my head off when I first heard it, although I don’t know who came up with it.  That makes it all the more fun.  My younger sister was breathlessly laughing as she quoted this … Continue reading →

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La Mia Famiglia Riunita in Jersey

Posted on May 29, 2013 by vairarenbeth

A long time ago  I used to get really excited about flying in a plane.  New places, new adventures, new people.  These days it’s more like boarding a bus, so I wasn’t too excited about getting back in the air. … Continue reading →

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Shaw Butte

Posted on April 11, 2013 by vairarenbeth

It’s still Spring outside, I keep telling myself, as the temperatures climb closer and closer to the eighties and trampoline in and out of the 90 degree range.  In April, Acacia trees have dropped their yellow furry balls and are … Continue reading →

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Gnocchi, or, The Yolk’s On You!

Posted on April 8, 2013 by vairarenbeth

What fun I had with my friend Karen as we hit Gina’s Homemade to have a lesson on making pasta!  I grew up in an Italian household, so making pasta from scratch is not a new thing for me.  Now, … Continue reading →

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Standing in the Shadows or High Noon Weaving

Posted on April 5, 2013 by vairarenbeth

One of the reasons I bought my “traveling loom” was to take workshops in the area.  The criteria was that it would fit in my Mini.  With the seats down, and the front seats all the way up, it wedges … Continue reading →

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Six Word Memoir

Posted on April 5, 2013 by vairarenbeth

In response to the challenge initiated by Franci Weinstein: One forward, two back, enjoy view.

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Hiking Through the Land Slide

Posted on April 4, 2013 by vairarenbeth

Real rainfall this winter has precipitated an explosion of wildflowers this spring in Arizona.  It’s been a spectacular sight, especially since last year (our first winter/spring) it was pretty dismal and barren.  As if by magic, we are discovering new … Continue reading →

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Driving to the Moon

Posted on March 29, 2013 by vairarenbeth

On mornings when I turn on Jomax driving toward Cave Creek, the moon is sometimes hanging in the early light sky – a straight line target smack in front of me.  It makes me feel like I can drive to … Continue reading →

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Off the Loom

Posted on March 6, 2013 by vairarenbeth

 At long last, the never-ending pillow cover project has been completed.  I started it in January.  All linen, four colors – green and blue in the warp, brown and natural in the weft.  Surprisingly, it didn’t take much for me … Continue reading →

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