what is on my stix? a progress update

beaded camiI got off to a slow start on this one, but once I got my stitch markers in place…
and Nora cheering me on…
I am on the second repeat of the pattern on the hem

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the ethics of consumerism

activism: noun the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change
In this consumer driven society, am I a minority who is not comfortable purchasing consumer goods manufactured under unethical and unfair labour practices? I [...]

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a day to dye for…

The Eastern Group of the Irish Guild of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers held a Dying Day at Kathleen’s lovely home in Co. Kildare. Holly demonstrated chemical dying techniques using and Kool Aid (scary thought… Kool Aid as a chemical dye???). In Kathleen showed us some natural dying techniques using bark and [...]

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a part-time yarn snob??

Over time, I developed a passionate obsession for the luxury fibres, never to go back to acrylic. I always thought I was a yarn/fibre snob until I found this yarn…I couldn’t resist the earthy and warm tones of this yarn, the price point was just right for my yarn stash budget but ***gasp***, it is… [...]

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blog of the week goes to….

I have been catching up on some magazine reading lately…While reading the May issue of Food and Wine, I came across a short story on “What to pour on your ice cream”…
Check out Kieran’s blog for some great recipe treats.

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legwarmers

The Sibling sent me a photo of the Niece wearing the legwarmers I sent for her birthday. Apparently, the Niece loves wearing them with her skirts and dresses…

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is it summer yet?

At one of the SnB nights, I was sitting next to Heidi and mentioned I was looking for a summer top pattern. Soon after, she sent me this link. I perused through the extensive links looking for a pattern that would call out to me, “knit me, knit me…”
It was 1:30am on [...]

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