Monthly Archives: November 2009
A little bit behind
I had meant to do the blog drawing last night but things just got away from me – I seem to be hitting an energy wall this week and it’s not even over yet. But better late than never! I … Continue reading
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Book Review/Blog Tour: It’s in the Bag
Today I’ve got something new to keep me busy on the blog – a stop on a blog book tour! I was invited to be a stop on the tour for Kara Gott Warner’s book It’s In the Bag, and … Continue reading
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Ongoing
1. The generous folks at Canadian Living have made the Mulled Wine Mitts pattern available to everyone for free, through their website online. Go here for the free pattern goodness and knit fingerless mitts to your heart’s content! (Never fear, … Continue reading
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You say ‘bitch’ like it’s a bad thing
In Julie Powell’s book Julie and Julia one of the cooking moments she describes is working through this one method of rice cooking which is extremely laborious and time consuming. Though reportedly tasty in the end, all the while Julie … Continue reading
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I think I’ll try defying gravity
It’s official folks, kits for the ‘Wicked’ and ‘Yellow Brick Road’ knee-high socks are now available for pre-order exclusively at The Sweet Sheep (scroll down). Michelle has been dyeing her heart out to get these ready to ship starting December … Continue reading
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Book Review: The Knitter’s Book of Wool
Okay, so first of all, you all already own The Knitter’s Book of Yarn, right? Right? If you don’t, I’m going to assume the reason is because you a) know someone who owns it and borrow it when needed, b) … Continue reading
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The first three notes just happen to be
I’ve got book reviews in the works, new projects to post about, but also the whole “work day” thing and so I have to wait at least another day to post about the things I really do want to post … Continue reading
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A Festive Occasion
Today I went into the big city with Kim to pay an afternoon visit to the Purple Purl. It was a Very Important Occasion indeed, as they are celebrating their 2nd Anniversary as a yarn shop. Happy anniversary and many … Continue reading
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Knitting right along
Allow me to say how wonderful it was to read all of your comments on the Mulled Wine Mitts post from a few days ago. I’ve never received so many on a single post before and I am greatly touched … Continue reading
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There’s No Place Like Home
The first thing I have to say is this; If you go back and comment on my last post and are not a Canadian, then I’ll put your name into a hat to win a free copy of the Canadian … Continue reading
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