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Cast-onitis relapse
I was doing so well at the beginning of the year. I cast-on a project or two and worked on it until it was done, most of the time. This is unusual behaviour for me. I am the queen of … Continue reading
Vanilla Almond Crescents (Vanilkové Rohlíky)
These cookies are a standard in central european Christmas baking. It just wouldn’t be Christmas without them! They are a variation of a rich shortbread with the addition of almonds and then they are rolled in vanilla sugar. You can … Continue reading
One Row Lace Scarf 1
This is the first of a series of super easy lace scarf patterns. Well, the word pattern is a bit grand for what these are really. Perhaps idea or concept might be a bit more appropriate. This lovely scarf is … Continue reading
Homemade People Cleaning Products – Hair Care
For a long time now, I have been using homemade cleaning products for cleaning lots of things around the house. Actually, homemade is really a misnomer as there is little to no making involved. I use baking soda and vinegar (or … Continue reading
Teacher Gifts – Coptic stitched books
Ahh, I just finished binding 11 coptic stitched books to be given to my son’s teachers and staff as end of year gifts. One of the books is already wrapped, but ten others are not. The covers are made from … Continue reading
Homemade People Cleaning Products – Deoderant
I am trying to get rid of as many toxic chemicals as I can. In that quest, I have been cleaning my home mostly with baking soda a vinegar for years and now am making over our people cleaning products. … Continue reading
Watercolours come out to play. Mother’s Day Cards
Today, my watercolours out to play. It was so nice to paint again. I am by no means a good painter, but I do enjoy the process. I painted for my sketchbook and then created two Mother’s Day cards: one … Continue reading
Apparently, I need remedial counting classes!
I have to admit, I am a bit of a mathie at heart. I love to awe mere mortals with my math wiz skills at the cash register and to non-chalantly name drop pi, irrational numbers and square roots. While … Continue reading
Square cross-section needles
Recently, I purchased some square cross-section needles and I love them. There are two brands available (that I know of): Kollage Square® and Knitter’s Pride Cubics. I got mine from the ever delightful Simply Socks Yarn Co. These are lovely to … Continue reading
Happy New Year!
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas (or whatever you celebrate in your heart) and I wish great joy and prosperity to all in the coming year. Christmas was a busy, wonderful time with family gathered round. We are truly … Continue reading
