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I've been busy
I'm somewhat behind on my resolution to post regularly. In my defense I'be been a little busy.
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Echo Flower Shawl
I started this last spring for my mom's birthday in June. Needless to say I didn't finish in time. Nor did I finish in time for our early xmas. I finally gave it to her this weekend past weekend. The look on her face was well worth they time/effort/nupp frustration =)
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Stash busting hats
These are overdue xmas gifts. Looking like they're going to turn into xmas in July gifts. Not terribly practical with knits but geography doesn't really care about that.
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Freezer Cooking: Thai Pork with Peanut Sauce
Thai Pork with Peanut Sauce
This one was a win! We baked it in the oven instead of using the slow cooker, which took about and hour at 375ish. Served over rice this was very tasty and filling. In the future I might double up on the veg as it was mostly meat. We used the President's Choice terriyaki sauce which I will certainly buy again. ( Read more... ) -
Granny Square Afghan
Once upon a time, or back in May I started a granny square afghan for my Willipus. I knew it was going to be a long term project. I could crochet a square whenever I wanted, no stress. Then the 24 squares sat for about 2months while I attacked the holiday knitting, waiting patiently to be joined and have all the ends woven in. Damn was that a ( Read more... ) -
What's on the Wheel
I've been working on my spinning wheel daily for the last couple of weeks. There is something very satisfying about spinning my own yarn, even at this earlier amateur stage. Suddenly my hobby has a whole new level to enjoy! All my knit savvy friends think its awesome. My non-knitter friends and family just think I’m a little more eccentric. I’m ( Read more... ) -
December Birthday Knits & Feltie
As usual I didn't manage to get pics of everything before knitting. Fortunately I know where they all live. With the holiday rush over hopefully I track them down for pics before bebe No. 2 arrives next month. Without further ado...
A Dino Hat for Lil'Leo
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Fiber!
Its been a very fiberful holiday season for me. My wonderful husband got me a couple of knitting books for xmas One all about lace (which is funny how after my last big lace project he couldn't stand it) and one full of adorable knit dinos!
Last weekend we received a package of xmas gifts from my sister-in-law in the UK. Included was a Turkish ( Read more... ) -
Fiber and Belated Xmas Loot
So not only did I get a package in the mail from my sister-in-law containing a turkish drop spindle, but I also got the mother load of fiber in thanks to my mum!
Turns out a pound of Coridale is about the same size as my 11lb cat!
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Freezer Cooking: Beef Fajitas & Crock Pot Balsamic Honey Pulled Pork Over Cornbread
Beef Fajitas: These ended up on the stove-top instead of the slowcooker but still came out nice if a little thin sauce-wise. Just needed the sauce to be a little thicker and a little more spice. Lesson learned for next time.
Beef Fajitas & Crock Pot Balsamic Honey Pulled Pork Over Cornbread: This was amazing! I made it for early xmas dinner ( Read more... )