Month: October 2015
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#halloween
Go check out a post I did on why Halloween scares me, here. Make costumes of inanimate objects or superheroes, instead?
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striped.
I decided I need a comfy orange and greenish striped sweater as temperatures in Boston chill. I’m using Tea with Jam and Bread as my base because I’ve made it before and I loved the way it fit. This time around, though, I’m doing 2 inches of striping in contrasting colors throughout the whole of…
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bedroom.
Sean and I finally decided on some art for our bedroom. It’s one of the last places where we hadn’t picked a single thing for the walls. I think this R.C. Gorman is perfect for the space. Next spring, we might change the wall color. Home decorating is a process; I’m slow, at times, to…
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neon.
Finally, this weather makes me feel inclined to knitting. While a hat was what brought me back in the game after a summer hiatus (pictures forthcoming), it’s these neon socks that are solidifying my dance, again, with my favorite fiber craft. Yet another pair of after-thought heel socks for the doc, who appreciates and wears…
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inspiration.
This winter, I’m learning to quilt on Sundays from my mum. She’s been a beautiful hand quilter for years, and I’m finally ready to learn her craft. At the Deerfield Fair this past weekend, I saw one of the more incredible hand quilts I’ve seen at the arts and crafts building in years. This quilt…
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