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The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Sparrows

As the fading daylight turns golden, the house settles, and the stitches in the blanket I am making for my mum take shape, no longer just a blob. The soft yarn cascades through the skein, through busy hands and clicking knitting needles. I do not think it will be done by Mother’s Day as intended.… Continue reading The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Sparrows

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Purging The Stash and Finding Time for Creativity

When I started this blog, I had some lofty plans: Get back to my sewing machine and spend some quality time with my knitting. Blog about it, perhaps inspiring others in the process. Begin learning embroidery and hand-sewing. Create a line of knitted home items, maybe take on a knitting commission or two. Re-write the… Continue reading Purging The Stash and Finding Time for Creativity