August 21, 2008
by Julie
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My newest project on the needles is the Stormy Sky Bag. I was really just looking for a bag with some structure and pockets but this one seems particularly fitting for the unusually wet summer we have had. I was … Continue reading
August 20, 2008
by Julie
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Sometimes in these exchanges pals go astray and that seems to have been the case with my Ravelry Scarf Exchange 2 pal. Mamateja has kindly stepped in as an "Angel" as we call them and is knitting a second scarf … Continue reading
August 19, 2008
by Julie
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I wasn’t expecting the ribbing to go so quickly but I finished up all the final bits on the vest yesterday and even wrote up the pattern as best I could from my scribbly notes. You can find it on … Continue reading
August 18, 2008
by Julie
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The vest is coming along nicely and I’m pleased to say it does fit a small person of a similar size to my niece. That much accomplished I forged on to add the duplicate stitched lines yesterday. I had to … Continue reading
August 17, 2008
by Julie
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We’ve been contemplating new chairs for the living room for quite some time. The fact that this is tax-free weekend in Massachusetts finally tipped us over the edge. We ordered a couch and two chairs in a lovely chocolate brown. … Continue reading
August 16, 2008
by Julie
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Last night’s dinner was just an excuse to use Jason’s new granite mortar and pestle. I smashed 3 cloves of garlic, a big pinch of salt, 1/3 cup pine nuts, 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, and 1/3 cup olive oil … Continue reading
August 15, 2008
by Julie
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I ended up doing the colorwork for the diamonds in the round and just carrying the colors along. I’m now ready to split for the armholes and begin the shaping. I’ll come back at the end and duplicate stitch on … Continue reading
August 14, 2008
by Julie
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The new hydrangea in the back yard has grown by leaps and bounds. All this rainy weather has given the new guy a fantastic start and he’s very happy indeed. It’s putting on a lovely show and the flowers are … Continue reading
August 13, 2008
by Julie
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We are still getting 2 or 3 zucchini a week which is just perfect. The plants have a heavy infestation of powdery mildew so we may lose them as it hasn’t stopped raining long enough to spray. These zucchini pancakes … Continue reading
August 12, 2008
by Julie
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Yesterday to give my wrist a break from the vest knitting I whipped up a water bottle cozy for the bike. It was a really quick knit with Lion Brand Kitchen Cotton on size 7 needles. The pattern can be … Continue reading
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