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Great transcript of interview with Joss Whedon regarding crafts and craftiness. He’s always cool in my book, but his appreciation of the nuances of the crafts makes him just extra. Just have to read it yourself to really appreciate it, but look out for insight on knitting vs crocheting. Particularly loved the decoupage comments which [...]

I like to knit sock as I work through my piles of reading for my program. Mostly because it’s fairly mindless. Somehow, in my excitement to make progress as I read, I probably should have started paying attention. See this? Of course, I didn’t notice the massively long heel before I turned it. Of course, [...]

The problem with deliveries in the winter, while it’s snowing outside, is that no matter how nice the delivery guys are, how quickly things are done, that clean up takes forever. The new range/oven got delivered today and I had to tackle cleaning the floors in the foyer, kitchen and the carpet in between due [...]

I will soon be finding out my grades for my first and very challenging term. I think a lot of it was the amount of readings, the time it takes me to write my essays given being really out of practise in essay writing. Seriously, I think it may have been in high school when [...]

Pattern: Kinetic by Norah Gaughan Yarn: Crystal Palace Yarns Panda Soy Print (Yes, fingerling weight) Needles: US 2 2.75mm Addi Turbo circular Date Started: November 1, 2008 Date Finished: Dec 31, 2008 (last finish of the year!) Modifications: None. I just made it on fingerling weight to get scarf size. Ended up doing 11 repeats [...]

After seeing pieces on display for the Bunny Hill Designs “I believe in Angels” Block of the Month pattern at the CreativFestival last Fall, I decided to sign up for it. Decided against the Year of Lace program for this one. I signed up with Quilts and other Comforts so that it wasn’t a company [...]

1. Dayflower Camisole, 2. Red Socks, 3. Forest Canopy Shawl, 4. Baby hat, 5. Bobbi Bear, 6. Salina, 7. Adamas Shawl, 8. Dragon Skin Wrap, 9. Hanami, 10. Cruise Socks, 11. Hemlock Ring, 12. Flour’s Log Cabin Blanket, 13. Lady February, 14. Ornette Socks, 15. Noro Socks, 16. Handwarmers, 17. G’s Xmas socks, 18. Last [...]

Happy New Year! See in the background the baking G’s been doing and the left over of yummy Osso Buco in the back. Lovely way to ring in the New Year Hope you have a great one.