Yearly Archives: 2009

Pink Socks and Seasonal Trees

With start of summer, we’ve had a jump in temperature here from about 16°C to 25°C. It is times like these that I am thankful for air conditioning and that I like to knit socks using bamboo yarn rather than … Continue reading

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They Can’t Be Serious, Right?

While browsing my Twitter stream this morning, I noticed that Tarot artist and VJ Kat Black tweeted that she will no longer drink Bacardi.  Weird, I thought.  So, I decided to find out why.  And it is bad, ladies.  Apparently, … Continue reading

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Off to the Framer

Today I took the secret gift piece I’ve been sharing with you to a new framer.  I opted for a simple frame with no matte or glass because that will suit the recipient better than, say, the fancy gilt frame … Continue reading

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Of Family, Weddings, and Stitching for Others

Today I thought I would write a little bit about family since most of my projects recently have been for family members.  On a daily basis there is me, quanta (my husband) and Baby Man (now a little over 16 … Continue reading

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Being a Canadian Stitcher

I mentioned the other day that I had been thinking a little bit about what it is to be Canadian.  Even though we don’t show it as much or as often as our neighbours to the south, we Canadians are … Continue reading

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A Winner! and Progress Update

Congratulations to Lindsay of Caring Stitcher, who is the lucky winner of my little draw.  I tried to get Baby Man to draw a name out of one of his little bowls, but instead he kept dumping all the names … Continue reading

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Draw Closing Soon

Just a reminder, if you want in on the draw for some Enchanting Lair charts, Dinky Dyes silk and a one card Tarot reading, please leave a comment on this post.  The deadline is midnight Eastern tonight, and Baby Man … Continue reading

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