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WIP Roundup
Hi all! Things have been quiet behind the scenes here at Sweeter Lemon, but that just means I’ve had more time to knit. Case in point: I have three project bags filled with Works In Progress (WIPs): What’s inside? Let’s take a look! Project #1 is the Circular Stranded Baby Surprise Jacket I wrote about [...]
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New Knitting Project: Circular Stranded Baby Surprise Jacket
I continue to slowly but surely feel better and better every day. It had been almost two months since I had the energy or desire to do any crafty handiwork. When I had the desire to knit something, I knew I was on the mend. A little over a week ago, Franklin at The Panopticon [...]
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Overwhelming Thanks
Wow, you guys. Just wow. I cannot thank you all enough for the support you have given me after my announcement. I am humbled by all the well wishes from friends near and far. I’ve read every single email, card, message, post, comment, and tweet. I wish I had the energy to respond to them [...]
Filed in: Introspective
News I’ve Haven’t Shared, but It’s Time
Hi all. I’ve been putting off writing this post, but it’s time. As you might recall, I’ve been having a lot of stomach problems recently. It got to the point that my stomach was so bloated that I looked pregnant, it just didn’t look normal for someone my size. Based on my symptoms, my physician [...]
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Happy Valentine’s Day from Mr. Martini
Scene: Our car, on the drive to work this morning. (Mr. Martini and I carpool to save $$ on parking and gas. Plus, it’s fun to chat during the commute as you will see here.) Background: My Mystery Stomach Ailment has been diagnosed as a non-functioning gallbladder, which will be removed next week. Surgery was [...]
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Here I Go Again: BlogHer Book Club
First and foremost – sorry for the radio silence around these parts! I’ve been hit with some crazy health issues that have sapped all of my energy. I have a couple of finished projects to write about, though, so look for those posts soon! Today I get to talk about the latest BlogHer Book Club [...]
Filed in: Books
The In-Between Time
In between posting about one finished project and another, there’s the actual making. I’m stitching the January block of the Woodland sampler. I’m knitting a hat for Mr. Martini. I’m taking more photographs. So even though it may be quiet on the site, things are still happening behind the scenes. A lot happens during this [...]
Filed in: Introspective
Everything Must Go! Shop Update
It’s the new year, which means it’s time to clean house and make a fresh start. You know what that means – SALE! All items in my main Etsy shop, Sweeter Lemon, are on sale for 50% off with the coupon code NEWYEAR50. That’s right! Everything is 50% off! That means you can get six-piece [...]
Filed in: Shop News
To Do in 2013
I love To Do Lists. Love, love, love them. Love writing them, love checking things off of them. Here’s proof: I love them so much I’ll take photos of them to brag that I’ve checked everything off of them. When a new year rolls around, I’m always excited because it’s another opportunity for a new [...]
Filed in: Introspective
