Monthly Archives: June 2011

Playing with buttons

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

  I bought these lovely little purple buttons – a little prematurely – for the cardie that still has to be knitted (again). I do love choosing buttons at the end of a project; but sometimes I come across such … Continue reading →

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Yarn along

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

Joining Ginny for another yarn along today.. I finished Puerperium no. 4! I’ve been trying to knit something the same size as this tiny vest I had for Kaya, so I modified the size a little (Ravelry notes here). I’m … Continue reading →

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Reality Check

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

Towards the end of last week I was working a bit of overtime to prepare for Sunday’s Craft Market. ‘Making things’ usually happens in the evenings, but some projects work wonderfully around Kaya. He has always been very happy with … Continue reading →

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Shop Update

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

  Starting the week with a little shop update today… The Etsy shop is open again. We had a lovely time at the Craft Market on Sunday – I’m already looking forward to the next one, which is going to … Continue reading →

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Weekending

Posted on June 25, 2011 by

Why is it that certain things are always a last-minute-rush? Granted, I’ve only ever done a few craft market stalls, but always, always, I scramble at the last minute to get things together. This time, I actually remember thinking about … Continue reading →

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This Moment

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

A Friday ritual inspired by SouleMama. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment to pause, savour and remember. A happy weekend to all of you.. Oh, before I … Continue reading →

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Today

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

Today we are soaking up some rare sunshine between rain showers. Chasing butterflies. Picking daisies. Lots of daisies. Beautiful flowers remind us that it is June, but can you believe there are only a few days left of it. Things to … Continue reading →

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Yarn Along

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

So sorry if you’re getting bored with this, but I just cast one for another Puerperium Cardie. That would be number four. I just love them. What can I say. I did manage to get two quick little hats knitted … Continue reading →

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Happy Solstice

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

     

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Love the rain

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

I went for my run yesterday evening – even though it was raining. I was so very impressed with my discipline, until I stepped outside and it was really, really raining! But once I was mildly soaked I began enjoying … Continue reading →

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