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April 20, 2007
by Julie
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I also managed to finish the Hedera socks this week. I think Gwen approves. These were knit on size 0 DPNs with Fleece Artist yarn. I used an eye of partridge heel (EDIT: my heel flap was 36 rows long, … Continue reading →

April 18, 2007
by Julie
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They give me fever

But what a lovely way to burn.The Bloomin’ Feet Spring Fever socks are finally finished and blocked. They’d been done for days but I hadn’t yet found time to give them a dunk and finally yesterday I squeezed it in … Continue reading →

April 17, 2007
by Julie
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Thanks Rachel!

My Vintage Button Swap package arrived yesterday with some fabulous buttons, handmade beads and a lovely little necklace. Thanks so much Rachel, I love them! Jason thinks the orange ones are "lifesaver buttons" and the little blue ones have white … Continue reading →

April 16, 2007
by Julie
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Acorns were good until bread was found.

Jason asked for some bread with which to make some egg and prosciutto sandwiches alongside which he served a green salad and stuffed artichokes. I pulled out "The Ultimate Bread and Baking Book" (Out of print but well worth purchasing … Continue reading →

April 15, 2007
by Julie
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Teeny tiny post office

This bitsy post office is about a mile and a half from the house and Jason and I took a walk down yesterday to put some things in the mail. As we were leaving the neighborhood we noticed our neighbor … Continue reading →

April 14, 2007
by Julie
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Sharp as a tack

When I saw this tutorial on fabric covered tacks I had to give it a try. I learned to sew when I was pregnant with Chris so I’ve been at it for over 20 years now and I’m no stranger … Continue reading →

April 13, 2007
by Julie
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Take your needle, my child, and work at your pattern; it will come out a rose by and by. Life is like that – one stitch at a time taken patiently and the pattern will come out all right like the embroidery. ~Oliver Wendell Holmes

When I saw the embroidery hoops decorated with origami paper I had to give it a try. My method was a bit different though having scrapbooking tools in my craft stash. I measured the hoop’s width to be 1/2-inch and … Continue reading →

April 12, 2007
by Julie
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April showers bring May flowers?

Yesterday afternoon I did the beadwork and embroidery on the right sock (there’s a left and a right now because they’ll say "Spring Fever"). It’s a bit wobbly but I’m pleased with the colors I was able to find in … Continue reading →

April 11, 2007
by Julie
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Button swap package floofed

The package looked so small and forlorn that I floofed it a bit with some origami bookmarks and a pincushion. The pincushion is perfect for tiny scraps and came together in a snap. I used vintage buttons on it as … Continue reading →