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Pelagia Fiber Arts Update
So, Pelagia Fiber Arts is starting the New Year strong – and in full swing! We have 2 classes set to go this month (a Novice/Refresher class and a Layette workshop) and 2 more in the works for later this… Continue reading
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Eggplant
Sasha's Christmas Eggplant! Continue reading
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The 12 (Knitting) Days Of Christmas
Soooo, the Christmas knitting is progressing. I am working on the 9th point of Gwen’s dodecahedron star toy (Norah Gaughan’s “Celestine). And the cashmere scarf I am knitting for George (which I did not actually mention in any post prior… Continue reading
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On The Brink Of Christmas
Tomorrow is Christmas Eve — which is pretty much my favorite day of the year. And I am in fine spirits! A couple of days ago I hit a low when I realized I was fabulously behind on everything, had… Continue reading
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A Few Observations, A Confession, And Some Great News
Observations on Christmas Cards: I love Christmas cards! The artwork and printed messages. The handwritten notes. The classic Christmas letters. The photos. We returned from a few days in Portland to find a stack of Christmas cards: 18! That is… Continue reading
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How Adorable Can You Get/
As promised (and thanks to my techno-fairies), the photos of the Baby Kimono I knit for Emilia’s and Oliver’s baby: Soft and serviceable and sophisticated (if I do say so myself)! Perfect for an urban baby. And (get… Continue reading
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My Dad’s Cabled Hat
My Dad was quite pleased with his cabled hat. He wore it several times during Thanksgiving weekend and I hope he will continue to enjoy wearing it on his walks at home. It is a warm hat – all those… Continue reading
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Thanksgiving Report
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving at the Oregon Coast with 39 of our nearest and dearest (the only family member missing was our son Geoff who is studying at the London Dramatic Academy). Although I came home exhausted from all… Continue reading
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My Dad’s Cable Hat
So, the wool cable hat I am knitting for my Dad is nearly done. (Huzzah!) Cables eat up a lot of time – and a lot of yarn (I will have to ravel the swatch to finish it!). But it… Continue reading
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One Stitch At A Time
I confess that I am a little stressed out over my knitting. I can tell because I keep hitting a sort of “knitter’s paralysis.” I sit down with my four knitting bags surrounding me and there is a perfectly balanced… Continue reading
Warty Bobbles 