I hope this long-overdue post finds you well. It has been many moons since my last check-in, written during the coldest, darkest month of the year. The "trial by fire" (better known as my previous semester in a new role) is behind me; a daunting-but-doable semester will commence in September. Until then, I'll spend the… Continue reading New blanket; spring flowers and craft update
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Getting ready for the holidays; a peek back at fall
The holiday season is upon us, and I'm feathering my nest in preparation for the yearly visits from St. Nick and Old Man Winter. My favorite beef and barley soup simmers on the stove; pumpkin bread is in the oven. Candles are strategically placed, and handmade woolens are back in rotation. Five weeks have flown… Continue reading Getting ready for the holidays; a peek back at fall
Happy Halloween! New rhombus shawl for autumn
A bright, crisp autumn is underway in my corner of the world, and I've just finished a new shawl to wear. It's called the Rhombus Cross shawl, made with Alize Diva, a microfiber yarn that has a silky feel and a slew of pretty colorways to choose from. I settled on 234 Gold Brown and… Continue reading Happy Halloween! New rhombus shawl for autumn
Man in the Moon wreath; craft updates
One of the perks of living in a high-rise apartment is a rare brush with the airborne wilds. The past two springs, a fledgling kestrel has crash-landed on my air-con unit as (s)he practices the finer points of flight. https://youtube.com/shorts/gc5V5ygvs2I?feature=share VIDEO: Junior, weighing his options. This year's youngster I've taken to calling Junior. When Junior… Continue reading Man in the Moon wreath; craft updates
Red fig preserves recipe + random craft doings
I'm so glad to be back with you to share a few of my late Summer/early Autumn pleasures. It's been more than a month since my last post, and time just slipped by with my duties at work and the quotidian routine. This long weekend, South Korea is celebrating the Chuseok holiday, so I have… Continue reading Red fig preserves recipe + random craft doings
Early Spring bloom + craft update
Under the wire with my first post in a month, and the last and only post for March! While on vacation in January, I predicted I'd have a rough time of it in March, as I have an extraordinarily heavy load at work this semester. Not to worry - I find time to play whenever… Continue reading Early Spring bloom + craft update
Alpaca wrap is finished + Autumn vistas
The Kodiak wrap is now finished and ready for a nice trek out in the woods! I began this project in the summer and progressed slowly, as I found early on that I needed about double the yarn that the pattern prescribed. The yarn is three shades of Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca, in black,… Continue reading Alpaca wrap is finished + Autumn vistas
New tasseled shawl; Autumn views of my neighborhood
Just checking in with some photos of my recent walks in my neighborhood, plus a new shawl. The folk village is one of my favorite local walks in autumn. Every year the rice crop fades from vivid green to a stunning gold hue before it's harvested, and it makes for a wonderful photo op. The… Continue reading New tasseled shawl; Autumn views of my neighborhood
Mini update: Ukrainian crochet lace + my neighborhood
A few weeks ago I posted about some Ukrainian artists on Etsy that I love, and since then, I have found a few more. I'm working on a beautiful leaves mandala/doily pattern by Mykolayiv, Ukrainian designer Crochet Lace By Lara, whose patterns are stunningly detailed and nostalgic. Many of them would be pretty stretched into… Continue reading Mini update: Ukrainian crochet lace + my neighborhood
New market bag + more spring views
The Hummingbird market bag is ready for spring shopping. I made this lovely bag using a free pattern from Swedish designer Pysselofix (she has an Instagram account and blog). The pattern starts with a six-point star and ends with two handles and a tasseled drawstring. I used Paintbox Cotton DK in Vanilla Cream, and a… Continue reading New market bag + more spring views
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