Monthly Archives: November 2011

Yarn Along

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

My Christmas gift knitting has taken a back seat this week as I am finishing off custom orders – this will be my last week and I just can’t wait to get stuck into full time gift knitting soon. This … Continue reading →

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The Advent Calendar

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

I made these little bags for an advent calendar before Kaya was born. I remember that for some reason I’d put my sewing machine on our coffee table and was sewing away kneeling uncomfortably on the floor. Even more so … Continue reading →

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Christmas Crafts: Felt Poinsettia

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

I thought I’d share a bit of advent crafts with you (elving is taking place secretly in the evenings, so most the photos are featuring some very cosy lighting). Now, I had to look up the name of that plant. … Continue reading →

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Weekending

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

People, look east, the time is near  Of the crowning of the year. Make your house fair as you are able, Trim the hearth and set the table. People, look east and sing today: Love, the guest, is on the … Continue reading →

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Late one evening..

Posted on November 26, 2011 by

There has been quite a lot of late night stitching, sorting and labelling these last nights. And movie watching and chocolate eating too. This morning, I am off to Wynstones Waldorf School in Whaddon near Gloucester. Their yearly Christmas Market … Continue reading →

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This Moment

Posted on November 25, 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..

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Sweet Dreams

Posted on November 24, 2011 by

Since moving into his big boy bed, Kaya has been using a lovely duvet that his Turkish grandmother made him. Along with the pillow, she brought it when they came for a visit, back when Kaya was only a few … Continue reading →

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Yarn Along

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

In between knitting fifteen inches of stocking stitch for a Christmas gift I needed a bit of  instant gratification this week, so I knitted a few more pairs of fingerless gloves. Not quite instant, but phew, at least something finished! … Continue reading →

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Postcards from Turkey IV: Istanbul

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

We’ve been back a few days now, but postcards always take a while to arrive, no? On a too short stop over towards the end of our journey, Istanbul greeted us with cold and rain. Still, it is such an … Continue reading →

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Reality Check

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

There is a lot to be thankful for these days. For the safe journey we’ve had, the people we’ve met, the food we had. It has been a very full few weeks; but also with its fair share of frustration … Continue reading →

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