June 30, 2007
by sting dragon
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The Dream Swatch turned out very nicely though it blocked a fair bit longer than I was expecting. It stayed on my head just fine though I may try another at a much tighter gauge to see if it is … Continue reading
June 29, 2007
by sting dragon
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I finished up the Dream Swatch Head Band yesterday. That was a really quick little knit, particularly since I only did a half width one. Here it is threaded onto the blocking wires and drying after a soak in the … Continue reading
June 28, 2007
by sting dragon
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While I was out running errands yesterday, my route took me right past the Woolpack so I stopped in to say hello and have a quick browse of their used book selection. I recently learned they make no money at … Continue reading
June 27, 2007
by sting dragon
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Yesterday I got going on a set of kitchen towels. These should be pretty quick to finish up. It was awfully hot and humid out so it was a good day to be indoors with needlework.
June 26, 2007
by sting dragon
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Since soap class was canceled I made a batch of soap on my own yesterday. I ran short of lye but after making some adjustments to compensate it seems to have worked just fine anyway. The frog and turtle soaps … Continue reading
June 25, 2007
by sting dragon
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Here’s the first Victorian Lace sock all finished and off the needles. The melon stitch hurts my hand a little but other than that these are a fairly easy knit. Based on how much the sock weighs and how much … Continue reading
June 24, 2007
by sting dragon
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The leftover phyllo cups were fab for a quick and easy breakfast. I filled them with vanilla yogurt, fresh raspberries and mint. Meanwhile, the Lady’s Mantle is in full bloom being very happy that the overbearing azalea was removed and … Continue reading
June 23, 2007
by sting dragon
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The last of my peonies is just finished blooming and it’s just a beaut this year. I’ve also got a new climbing rose to replace the one that died in the fence fire a few years back. The Lincoln peas … Continue reading
June 22, 2007
by sting dragon
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Here’s my tortoise-like progress on the first Victorian Lace sock. It should move along really quickly now that I’ve passed the heel flap and turn and am onto the gusset. The melon stitch is a bit slow to knit but … Continue reading
June 21, 2007
by sting dragon
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Now that some sinus repair has been effected I can finally try out a realio trulio Neti pot. I’ve been using nasal irrigation for a few years now and it’s greatly reduced the number of sinus infections I’ve suffered. Dad … Continue reading
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