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A Handmade Holiday

December 10, 20173 Comments

Oh! How long has it been! How are you? I had a bit of a craft funk for awhile, but I think I'm coming out of it. As the temperatures in my corner of the world have been dropping, I've been furiously knitting. I'm working on a wonderful sweater that I hope to share soon … Continue reading A Handmade Holiday

WIP Wednesday: A study in striped socks

May 6, 2015May 6, 20151 Comment

Finishing a knitting project always makes me want to cast on for something new, which always makes me feel guilty about what I've got waiting to be finished. I know, I know, it's just knitting, something I do for myself, and I don't need to feel guilty about it.  But I do want to reclaim … Continue reading WIP Wednesday: A study in striped socks

Black plum lace socks

May 4, 2015May 3, 2015

Today I have some knitting for you. I started these socks (Ravelry link) back in January as part of a mystery knit along hosted by Kirsten Kapur of Through the Loops on Ravelry. I had participated in one of her knit alongs a few years ago and had a lot of fun anticipating each week's … Continue reading Black plum lace socks

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I am a craft and art enthusiast. My first love is knitting, but a blog about languishing WIPs is hardly interesting. I started making cards about a year ago (and about ten years after I gave up on scrapbooking). Being creative is my outlet and my zen. Monkey and Oliver are my cats and craft buddies.

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All items used in my crafts and posts are personally purchased unless otherwise noted. I am starting to participate in affiliate programs with the companies I love. That means I may receive a small commission, at no additional cost to you, when you click on certain links in my blog, including the banners below, and make a purchase through that store. This helps me keep this blog running, so I thank you very much for your support!

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