Category Archives: Scotland

There & Back Again

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Karie

Mornings are less rough when you wake up to this view. The north-east coast of Scotland is gorgeous: expansive light, dramatic cliffs, and teeming with wildlife. During my days in Aberdeenshire, I spotted seals, puffins, deer, and more buzzards than … Continue reading →

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Greenery

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Karie

Dear FirstGlasgow, I am interested in learning why your bus driver wanted to charge me an additional 45p for a return ticket within Zone 1. I was wearing a green coat (from a reputable High Street chain) at the time … Continue reading →

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Sunshine on Leith

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Karie

Certain times of the year are always more fun than others. I’m entering a really, really busy and really, really fun part of the working year for me – which may mean I won’t be able to blog as much … Continue reading →

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The Day Before the Day

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Karie

I’m so excited about tomorrow! The Tramway was heaving with activity today: stitching, story-telling, music , and beautiful people creating beautiful things.

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Loop Needs You

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Karie

You may remember me mentioning Loop: The Centenary of International Women’s Day – an exhibition (and celebration) taking place at Glasgow’s Tramway art gallery. You may even have knitted a square or two for the event. The event takes place … Continue reading →

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First Signs of Spring

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Karie

I went out for a walk in the sunshine today. Along the way I passed one of my favourite pieces of street art. Seeing this little happy seal never fails to cheer me up. Look at his wibble face! Usually … Continue reading →

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Knit Like Fury

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Karie

Get involved. There is still time for you to knit a square and send it in to Janssen & Jetson. If you are in Glasgow, why not volunteer? You can help stitch the blanket together, you can donate your time … Continue reading →

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Hymn To Grace

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Karie

North Star isn’t just the name of my favourite neighbourhood café, it is also one of my favourite albums from the now long-lost 1990s. In the last couple of days I have rediscovered the album – and it is peculiarly, … Continue reading →

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Garterstitch 100

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Karie

Garterstitch100 seeks to celebrate the centenary of International Women’s Day – and you as a knitter can help. The artists are hoping to make a blanket consisting of 100 million stitches. They need you to knit them a square or … Continue reading →

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It’s Only November

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Karie
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