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30 September 2014
Summer knitting here I come!
I knit all year through. In winter I often, but not always, knit with wool. In summer I often, but not always, knit with cotton. Althou...
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1 July 2014
Cutting my costs with baking, sewing and knitting
I've spent the past few days baking, sewing and knitting. They are such simple, old-fashioned tasks and I know my great grandmothers (a...
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19 June 2014
Winter knitting
I've yet to find a more comfortable winter activity than knitting. Just thinking about my wool, cotton and needles gives me a good feel...
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7 April 2014
A quiet Sunday in autumn
We're eating soup but I haven't changed the bed linen to flannel yet; the sun rises at 6 and night falls at 6; I haven't yet re...
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4 March 2014
Baking and writing about it
Rain falling on the roof is always a welcome sound here and when you're inside, busy with everyday tasks, it gives a cozy feeling t...
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16 December 2013
A labour of love
I was hoping to have Johnathan's cotton cardigan finished for Christmas but it is not to be. I foolishly mis-read the pattern twice! an...
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6 November 2013
Bees and butterflies
I am inclined towards a solitary life. Even though I have my family and friends around me, they know that this is my preference and therefo...
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29 October 2013
Make and mend your own household linens
According to this article , handmade crafts are making a big comeback in America, with $29 billion reportedly spent on craft materials in ...
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17 June 2013
Family day with a twist and a plain shawl
Saturday started out well although it was cold and very windy. We invited some of the family over for lunch so I spent the morning tidying ...
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10 June 2013
Save money with knitted dishcloths
I can't help myself. It's winter here. I have to do a knitting post. I'm starting to see myself as a dishcloth queen. When I ...
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