I finally finished Ava the Mermaid, after having put her aside for several weeks. She was a real joy to make, and has her own mini wardrobe. I also gave Ava very long hair so it has some styling versatility. Today I took her out on my walk with Bodhi so I could get some… Continue reading Finished amigurumi: Ava the Mermaid
Projects and trip updates
We're getting big thunderstorms and flooding this week in Korea, thus I had to postpone my trip to Andong again, hopefully for a time before my classes start again. Meanwhile, I'm staying dry and occupied with paper and yarn. I pulled out some of my Tokyo origami papers yesterday to make a beautiful little Chinese-style… Continue reading Projects and trip updates
Antique crochet pattern booklets; WIP update
I've been officially on break from my teaching duties for the last couple of weeks. Apart from my trip to Seoul, I've stayed relatively close to home, since the pandemic keeps me grounded, but not idle. While going through old papers in my home yesterday, I came across two vintage American crochet booklets from 1916… Continue reading Antique crochet pattern booklets; WIP update
Shawl updates; Andong trip postponed
We've had a lot of rain in Korea these last couple of weeks, with flooding and landslides concentrated in the middle of the country. This coming weekend, I had planned to visit the historic city of Andong, which is just north of my region, but because of the bad weather, I postponed it for another… Continue reading Shawl updates; Andong trip postponed
Mandala has a home! Plus, new shawl and favorite dog treats recipe
After some thought and time to locate supplies, I was able to satisfactorily hang the mandala on my living room wall, behind my piano. I used a simple curtain rod and some metal rings in every other space of the border. I think I may add rings to the rest of the open spaces, to… Continue reading Mandala has a home! Plus, new shawl and favorite dog treats recipe
Finished Tramonto shawl
The Tramonto shawl is finished and blocked. I look forward to a bit cooler weather when I can toss this beauty over my shoulders. It has wonderful drape, thanks to the yarn - Portland Lace by The Yarn Collective. The colorway is "A Day in the Woods" which seems fitting for my habits these days.… Continue reading Finished Tramonto shawl
Back in Gyeongsan: giant lotus; making fresh tortillas
It's been a couple of days since I returned from Seoul, and my thoughts are looking ahead to the next trip, to Andong at the end of next week. Meanwhile, I've been doing a lot of home improvements: I bought a new dresser, dining set, lamp, and screen door. I'm also about to hang my… Continue reading Back in Gyeongsan: giant lotus; making fresh tortillas
Last day in Seoul with video
I had a lovely time in Seoul, and wish I could have stayed just one more day. There were so many charming shops and cafés near my little hanok (traditional house). I'll share a few short videos of more places that I told you about. Remember in my last post, I mentioned Shin's Old Tea… Continue reading Last day in Seoul with video
First 24 hours in Seoul – palaces, handicrafts, hanok, and tea
I started my two-night getaway by using the convenient Korean train system to get to Seoul Station. I so love traveling by train. There is a bit of romance about it, and it's nice to see the Korean countryside in all its lush, green summer aspect, while whizzing by in temperature-controlled comfort. PHOTOS: Comfortable with… Continue reading First 24 hours in Seoul – palaces, handicrafts, hanok, and tea
Finished Spice Market Mandala
After several months of stitching almost every morning, I've finished the Spice Market mandala. I started it way back in February, right before my trip to Tokyo. That means I've been working on it bit by bit for the last 5 months. https://youtu.be/Pv0OHJ6DpOo Spice Market mandala is finished! https://youtu.be/1I6MbQHturc Close-up video best shows the colors.… Continue reading Finished Spice Market Mandala
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