June 20, 2008
by Julie
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While I was working on the hourglass eyelet scarf I began to see how I could work beads into the design. Wanting to try it out while I had the idea firmly in mind I immediately cast on for the … Continue reading
June 19, 2008
by Julie
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Daniel requested a cake for the last day of school to celebrate his art teacher’s last day as the teacher is moving on to another position next year. Having recently done a bee cake for graduation I had all the … Continue reading
June 18, 2008
by Julie
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The hourglass eyelet scarf is off the needles and on the blocking board now. It was a fairly quick knit despite end-of-the-school-year craziness. This is 200 yards of my own handspun 2-ply laceweight in merino tencel from Helen’s Halfpint Farm … Continue reading
June 17, 2008
by Julie
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I dislike using jump rings for stitch markers, invariably they snag my knitting and laceweight yarn often slips between the join. During my last trip to the bead shop, I thought why not use bead cord. I didn’t think to … Continue reading
June 16, 2008
by Julie
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Yesterday morning started with a trip down to Whole Foods where I picked up the fixin’s for a lovely grilled dinner. I found some garlic rosemary bread that I brushed with olive oil and toasted up on the grill. We … Continue reading
June 15, 2008
by Julie
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I was out in the garden picking lettuce for dinner when I noticed I’d also picked up a little hitchhiker. Earlier in the day I’d cut some lavender and made wands using leftover yarn rather than the usual ribbon. I … Continue reading
June 14, 2008
by Julie
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We love our local pick-your-own farm. We seldom go for strawberries though. We went a few times and got sad little ones that molded before the day was out and I have been afraid to go ever since. Jason really … Continue reading
June 13, 2008
by Julie
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A few days ago, in the midst of the heatwave, a friend and I ventured out to the local bead shop. I had in mind a bit of beaded lacy gift knitting. I consulted my pattern and brought along the … Continue reading
June 12, 2008
by Julie
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I like to have a big project planned each summer to keep me busy when the house is empty and quiet. This year I’m planning to spin Maria’s fleece acquired at Rhinebeck last fall, thanks to Mme Purl’s mad elbowing … Continue reading
June 11, 2008
by Julie
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It was so unseasonably hot and humid yesterday, I felt like I was back in Louisiana. After driving around all afternoon with no a/c in my car I made a big glass of lemonade to cool off. Juice of one … Continue reading
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