Sneaking Crafting

Well, okay now, I’m not completely sneaking it, as in hiding in a dark corner, but I do feel like I’m sneaking spare moments all over the place (knitting a row while showing a 10 minute movie clip in class yesterday, ahem). Today was my first break/chance to sew in what felt like ages. [...]

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Sockapalwowza!

In my last post I mentioned how spoiled I was. Here is the proof of the spoiling from my Sock Pal, Katy.
First, the socks:

Knit in Lorna’s Laces (a favorite of mine!) using the Spring Cable Pattern by Elinor Gray, they are the first pair of knit “sided” socks I [...]

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It’s Been Quiet Around Here

We were out of town for the past several days visiting with my wonderful cousin and her husband and dog-kids.  We had a wonderful veggie-thanksgiving feast that lasted for days. There was good music, good food, good company, and even a trip to IKEA on the way home yesterday.  So many things for which to [...]

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Recycling Dilemma

A dilemma over recycling? What could that be? In my post a few days ago I mentioned recycling electronics. Here is the article from my friend that I mentioned yesterday. While I like the idea that many companies are starting to take back their old things now, it isn’t enough. [...]

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Crunchy (Whether They Like It or Not!)Handmade Gifts

This past weekend I finally began to tackle my holiday “make” list. First up? These grocery bags for each set of grandparents and one set of great-grandparents. The hands? One L3 and one L4 print, each bag with hands in a different, and hopefully appropriate for [...]

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Is This How Most People Think?

Here is a recent conversation with some of my family members:
Aunt (speaking to L1 & I): Well, I ended up getting a new camera.
L1 & I: Did you try getting a new battery first?
Aunt: Yes, and that wasn’t it. There was something wrong with the whole camera. It was going to cost $X [...]

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My Bliss: The Shady Tree

Our yard is full of big maple trees. The trees were one of the many things that let us know that this house was to be our home. We imagined ourselves and our child (no L4 at the time) climbing them. And we have since then. Of all the trees we [...]

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Should I Stay or Should I Go Now?

That song has been in my head ever since I finished this shirt. It was a treat to myself after spending hours and hours and hours grading midterms and other assignments over the past few days.

I loved the fabric on the bolt, but now that it is made up into something, I’m not sure [...]

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Signs of the Season: Clementines

Little, bright balls of flavor. Crate full of sweetness. The clementines have arrived! The perfect sweet snack. Wonderful by itself, but a complimentary side to so many things (mmm, like grilled cheese for dinner!). When I saw them at the store this week, I couldn’t resist. It seemed a [...]

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Signs of the Season: Ice

This morning L4 and I found ice on the slide after we said goodbye to L3 and the bus. It was such fun to watch her learning about it. I had her take one of her mittens off so that she could feel it.  She immediately became engrossed in trying to pull the [...]

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