It’s already mid-November - my semester is a race to the finish. Only three weeks to go before final exams start! I’ve managed to make slow progress on some crafty items, including a gnome figure that still needs his beard and hat. The photo shows that he’s already got his suspenders and the cutest rainbow… Continue reading A quick hello – WIPs and ginkgo leaves
Tag: fall
More autumn goodness + new and finished projects
Gingko trees are some of the most beautiful and interesting trees I know of. I read somewhere that these ancient trees were around at the time of dinosaurs, and their species has no living relatives. There are dozens of these living fossils throughout my neighborhood, and they turn a stunning shade of gold each autumn.… Continue reading More autumn goodness + new and finished projects
Halloween Greetings! A peek at Autumn
Happy Halloween! I promise I haven't "ghosted" my blog (feel free to groan... 🙂 I've really let some time pass between postings. I have no better excuse than my work duties have exponentially increased recently. By the end of December, I should have a very, very welcome reprieve, which includes a trip back to the… Continue reading Halloween Greetings! A peek at Autumn
Dog sweater update
Today was a day of moving several WIPs along, plus one tiny update to a sweater I made for my dog, Bodhi. Bodhi’s gator sweater Mr. Gator lacked a tail, so I added one, in time for Bodhi to don his first sweater of the season. Oversized pearly whites The sweater was done freehand according… Continue reading Dog sweater update
Blanket and sweater weather in Korea
Granny stripe blanket This granny stripe blanket took ages to make - not because it’s a complicated stitch, but I took multiple breaks, sometimes to make whole other blankets! Granted, it’s huge - fits a queen-sized bed - but I may need a little work with my attention span. It has four colors of Lion… Continue reading Blanket and sweater weather in Korea
Autumn in Korea: Color inspiration
I love all things Autumn - the chill in the air, unpacking the heavy quilts, baking, and above all, the colors that inspire me. Fall colors are a sight to behold in Korea. After living in Korea for more than a decade, I've decided that October is my favorite month. By Halloween, the landscape is… Continue reading Autumn in Korea: Color inspiration