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Froggie

I finished the frog last night. It was so weird because I started working on him after the Simpsons, maybe at 8:00 pm or so, and then finished him up in what felt like no time at all, maybe a half hour, but when I looked at the clock it was 9:23 pm. Wow! WhenRead More →

Everything looks better with a scarf

I had several requests recently for more mice. I hade made a little fur mouse probably six months ago, maybe longer, and got some good feedback on him so I busted out the pattern pieces again yesterday and made up another one. This time he is linen (boy do I love that big piece ofRead More →

Cuteness

There was an interesting article in yesterday’s New York Times about what makes something cute. Scientists have studied visual signaling and identified the following features that make something look adorable: -forward facing eyes -round head and ears -round body -small, flat nose -floppy limbs -eyes set low on the head -body fuzz Interesting to thinkRead More →

Carved Stamp Swap

As promised here are some pictures from the carved stamp stationary swap moki set up. Click here and scroll down a bit to see the entire contents of the package and who made what. My favorites tended to be those featuring bird stamps like these three but I also think this lion is adorable andRead More →

Giraffe

We had a nice Christmas weekend, full of great food and good company. We managed to find a babysitter on Christmas Eve and treated ourselves to some awesome South Indian food in Framingham. And on Christmas Day we went for Lebanese food with good friends during the daytime and ordered super spicey Chinese food withRead More →

Esme

For the last few days I’ve been working on this doll. She is made from the same pattern as Sonya and Sarah, but this time I tried my hand at yarn hair. I’ve been afraid of attempting yarn hair that is sewn to the head for a long while now, but I’m glad I gaveRead More →

Gift basket and stationary sets

Roxy and I delivered the gift basket to Charlie’s office this morning. Here is what it contained: -crackers and goat brie -plates, napkins and some knives for spreading -assorted fruits -star sugar cookies with lemon icing -orange pound cake with orange glaze -spiced almonds -pistachios and -chocolate coins The Rox was a big hit, asRead More →

Spiced Almonds Recipe

This is such a busy time of year. I feel like I’m really busy but nothing is getting done. Here is a list of things I’ve been working on: -We hosted Charlie’s office holiday party here last Thursday and I got the most beautiful flower arrangements from Winston’s. Here is close up of the whiteRead More →

Sweater Hat

Need a cute holiday present you can make in 10 minutes? Sweater hats. I got a book this morning at the library called Rags: Making a Little Something Out of Almost Nothing, by Linda Allison, and in it are all sorts of great quick things to make. I happened to have a thrifted blue woolRead More →