I’ve been working on the front panel of my Arequita Tunic, and I’m finally past the lace panel: This is an important progress marker not just because it means I’ve actually been working on it, but now I’m also freed up to work on it away from my computer. You… Read More »Past the lace…
I was going to say “last weekend I blocked my shawl” but then I realized its Wednesday and thus it was actually two weekends ago. Oops. So on the last weekend in April I blocked my Fireworks Festival shawl: And it was a good thing I got started first thing… Read More »Blocked and in Use
Toys and Gadgets I know full well that there are a number of ways in which, for better or worse, I resemble and take after my father. Normally though, I would say that I have not really inherited his love and attraction to gadgets*. New kitchen accessories only get added… Read More »My Father’s Daughter
TheEnabler and I are largely staying home, except brief trips for fresh bread, and it’s a little odd to not have the house entirely to myself and the cat during the day. Luckily for us, we prioritized having a separate room for my office, which means he can work at… Read More »Battling Brioche and First days of social distancing
Today we had a lovely sunny day, so I pulled my camera out for some pictures. First up, I finally managed some decent images of the lovely Ocean Rain yarn I finished in February: I am incredibly happy with how it turned out, and it makes me happy to see… Read More »Sunshine and Fireworks
You may recall that at the start of the year I said it was really good I hadn’t resolved to go on a yarn and fiber diet, because I’d already been shopping online. Well, I thought I’d show you what’s arrived in the mail since then. But first, my lovely… Read More »Recent Stash Acquisitions
I made a very wise tactical decision to go to Stephen & Penelope on Thursday after work, when they stay open later (until 8pm) instead of waiting until Saturday. This brought two benefits: 1) I was one of only a few customers in the shop, making it easier to take… Read More »Amsterdam Acquisitions
