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2012 Crafty Year in Review
When I was thinking of this post, I honestly thought, “I don’t think I did all that much this year.” Ha! Seeing it all in one place makes me realize I had a really busy year! I learned a few new crafts, including canning, needlework and weaving. Knitting remained my go-to craft, but I also [...]
Filed in: In the Kitchen • Introspective • Knitting • Sewing • Weaving
Books Read 2012
I made a goal in 2012 to read 50 books. Not only did I meet that goal, I surpassed it – I read 52 books! I read so many good books, but the ones I’d recommend the most would have to be (in no particular order, link to Goodreads page): Code Name Verity by Elizabeth [...]
Filed in: Books
Merry Christmas 2012
Zelda hopes that you found many wonderful presents under your tree today. Under. UNDER the tree, Zelda. Not IN the tree. Oh, well. Merry Christmas! Tweet
Filed in: Introspective
Simple Woven Scarf – Success!
It’s official. I love my loom. Here’s my first project – finished, washed, and ready for its close up: Project: Simple woven scarf Yarn: One hank of Socks that Rock Lightweight in Zein colorway Details: Kromski Harp rigid heddle loom, 10-dent heddle, 72 ends, 90” warp length. I worked until I ran out of yarn, about [...]
Filed in: Introspective • Scarves • Weaving
Last Minute Holiday Wish List – Frédéric Fekkai Products & Discount Code
. We’re getting toward the end of the holiday rush! BlogHer asked me to pass along a little info about an awesome deal from Frédéric Fekkai, and I couldn’t be happier to do so. When I was growing up, his name was THE name in celebrity hair care. I think his line of products was [...]
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Feeling Shmoopy – Thank You, Friends!
Oh, you guys. A couple of weeks ago? It was one of those weeks. You know those weeks – you drop your hairbrush in the toilet, you lose your favorite lipstick, your cat barfs on your clean laundry, and you run out of coffee. And that was just what happened by 8 a.m. on MONDAY. [...]
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Sparkly Lace Ribbon Scarf
I wore this scarf this morning, and realized I had never written a post about it. Pattern: Lace Ribbon Scarf by Veronik Avery (Ravelry Project Page) Yarn: Dream in Color Starry in Honeymoon (it sparkles!) on Size #5 Needles Mods: I went up a needle size, so could only do 19-1/2 repeats of the pattern [...]
SMS Giveaway Week – Enter to win a $25 Etsy Gift Card!
This giveaway is closed. The winner, chosen at random, is Faye! Congratulations, Faye! Thanks to everyone for entering! ********** That’s right, folks, it’s time for another Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day/Week! I love these giveaway weeks, they’re always so much fun. This time, rather than give away a specific prize, I’m going to let you [...]
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New Crafty Obsession: Rigid Heddle Loom
I think it was about six years ago that I first had the idea of getting a loom. I was still fairly new to knitting, and heard on a podcast about “knitting looms” that used knitting yarn. They were small, portable looms that didn’t require too much space. But I was so happy with my [...]
