Dear Vi, So, you remember a couple of days ago when I told you about the green sweater I wanted to knit? I’m so glad I decided to switch patterns. Somehow the way this sweater pattern is written reminds me of how I’m writing my novel. What? On sweaters I’ve knit in the past, you… Continue reading Knitting and Novel Writing… and Lord of the Dance for the letter L
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Indy sewing patterns…and King Cobra for the letter K
I’ve been spending my allowance on sewing patterns this last month, and they’ve been arriving like hotcakes! Is there anything better than getting presents in the mail? Not much, let me tell ya! These pajamas are going to be so awesome – I can’t wait to make a set or three. This is an… Continue reading Indy sewing patterns…and King Cobra for the letter K
Mending…and Janusirasana for the Letter J
Hello! Today’s letter is a very short one. Also kind of boring, actually. Sorry. Here goes: the other day Mr. C asked me to mend his jeans. I knew that my little Janome 2030 wouldn’t have enough jam to sew over the heavy denim seams that the repair required, so I pulled out my antique… Continue reading Mending…and Janusirasana for the Letter J
It’s getting pretty Intense in here…
Oh, argh, I am frustrated with my green sweater and I’ve barely even started it. I wanted to knit this: It’s knit using the brioche stitch. Brioche is a really cool stitch that’s very warm and kind of puffy…sort of 3D if that makes any sense. Before casting on for the sweater, I cast on… Continue reading It’s getting pretty Intense in here…
I never in a million years would have believed I’d move so far away from home…and a home yoga practice
I’ve been thinking lately about how we identify with place. Last year at a gathering in Whitehorse, I was introduced as being from Salmon Arm, BC. Which, I suppose, is true, since that’s where I’m living right now. I had, after all, flown in for the event. But at time, we had only been gone… Continue reading I never in a million years would have believed I’d move so far away from home…and a home yoga practice
Green…and the Garland pose
Hello! I’m late with my letter today – did you think I forgot you? Spring is here in my area of the world. No doubt about it. The car is covered in pollen and I am stuffed up with hay fever. Today I knelt on the grass to take a couple of pictures (in bare… Continue reading Green…and the Garland pose