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A Month Away
Count yourself lucky that I have not posted the blog post I spent the other day writing. It turned out to be a 2,000 word essay on defamiliarisation as narrative device in Emma Donoghue’s Room and Lionel Shriver’s We Need … Continue reading
Swings & Roundabouts
This was supposed to be my first step into autumn knitting. “Grab some lovely yellow yarn (sure to brighten up the dreich days of Scotland) and whip up some quick wrist warmers”. That was my plan last night and I … Continue reading
Glazed
My good friends at The Life Craft are moving premises, and so they invited me along to a special Friday night of painting pottery in order to say a proper goodbye to their Great Western Road home. I had never … Continue reading
I Saw the Best Minds of the Rebellion Eaten by Sarlacc…
Who on earth likes both Star Wars and 20thC poetry? ME! And this is one of the funniest things I have seen on the internet this week: so much depends upon a scarred young jedi stitched with cyber netics beneath … Continue reading
Posted in Fandom, humour, Literature, Popular Culture
Tagged amusing, geek, love, poetry, pop culture
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Background Details
It’s been that kind of morning. “So, which textile degree did you do?” “No textile degree, I’m afraid. I have a degree in English with a specialisation in print culture from a Danish university.” “Okaaaay, why did you move there … Continue reading
Response
Many of you have left thoughtful replies to my review of Jane Brocket’s knitting book. I have also received a few mails and tweets. Thank you all. Some of you wondered I made no mention of “Brocket-gate” – i.e. the … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, linkage, Literature
Tagged amusing, Art, books, knitting, linkage, love, oldhollywood, youtube
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Making Things
Crochet. I have been absolutely obsessed by crochet lately. Today I made this little bracelet out of scrap Rowan Denim. Pattern tomorrow. If you’re a beginner crocheter, you will love how simple it is. Two things: 1) I love crocheting … Continue reading
The Holiday Special
What happens if you leave icing and Xmas cookies out and your partner happens to pass by..? (and speaking of holiday specials..)
Plans Afoot
Early next year I am getting a sewing machine and I am so excited. I have been trying to figure out which machine to buy and so far the Janome dc3050 is the frontrunner. I have tried it and I … Continue reading
Attack of the .. WHAT?
Last night I discovered that my wonderful father-in-common-law (aka D’s Dad) will be starring in a low-budget spatter film set in Aberdeenshire. Ah, The Geekiness It Runneth in The Family. I uncovered a few videos and found this one to … Continue reading





