Monthly Archives: September 2010

What to call the stash

Posted on September 24, 2010 by natalie

I was musing on my way home about the different expressions for groups of animals. You know: a flock of sheep, a murder of crows, a pride of lions, etc. This made me wonder what name you’d give to a … Continue reading →

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Breaking the rules

Posted on September 21, 2010 by natalie

My daughter is just learning to read and write. When she was 3 she started to want to write people’s names and words and it’s still a fun activity for her. The other day she wrote something and showed my … Continue reading →

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Another deco design: Empire State Gloves

Posted on September 16, 2010 by natalie

I have a thing for Art Deco Architecture. I’ve already done designs based on the Chrysler Building and the Eiffel Tower, so it was probably inevitable that I would love the latest design from Stephanie Earp of Van Der Rock … Continue reading →

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Where’s the real magic?

Posted on September 14, 2010 by natalie

When I was a child, my family had a few records of stories for children. I remember we had Peter and the Wolf as well as The Elves and the Shoemaker. I particularly loved The Elves and the Shoemaker – … Continue reading →

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Rhinebeck

Posted on September 10, 2010 by natalie

For knitters, I don’t really need to say more than that. This year I am going to Rhinebeck. This past week I realized that it’s only a few short weeks away. I sent my money last year with some friends. … Continue reading →

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crooked paths is mine at last!

Posted on September 8, 2010 by natalie

Vermillion Crooked Paths hat I loved this hat design by Melissa LaBarre the moment I saw it. It’s beautiful and I had been coveting madelinetosh yarn for months. I finally bought both the pattern and some Tosh Vintage in Vermillion … Continue reading →

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Knitters are helping with pancreatic cancer research!

Posted on September 6, 2010 by natalie

Thank you to the many knitters who helped me to raise money as part of Kim Werker’s Pancreatic Craftacular in August. As a result, I made a donation of $280 to the Lustgarten Foundation. As with previous donations, I’m posting … Continue reading →

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