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More Yuletide Crafting
E. did open her parcel before Christmas. I received a rather excited text as a result. I made her a pair of bangles as I knew she’d love the combination of fashion and knitting. No pattern, but this is what … Continue reading
Christmas Crafting
This holiday season I was not going to make anything for anybody – bar that quilt for my mother which didn’t happen. Then someone suggested a small crafty Christmas exchange within a tiny circle of friends – and how could … Continue reading
Ghost World
With great joy comes great heartache, so my great-grandmother always said. One of the hardest things about being an expat is that I am far away from people who matter very, very much. My dearest and best friend and her … Continue reading
FO: Klimt Skirt
I could get addicted to making my own clothes. This green corduroy skirt is ridiculously Just What I Like & Cannot Find in Stores, that I cannot believe I did not do this dress-making lark years ago. One pattern from … Continue reading
Evidence of Knitting
“You know, you never post anything about knitting anymore,” my friend said. When I looked back at recent blog posts, I was startled to find that she was right. I write a lot about potential knitting but I rarely post … Continue reading
A Visit To Old Maiden Aunt & Other Knitting Plans
Old Maiden Aunt yarns had an open studio day/housewarming yesterday, but as I could not make it, I travelled out to West Kilbride to help Lilith set things up. Her new studio space is marvellous: there is a real shop … Continue reading
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
Exciting News
A sneak preview of a new Old Maiden Aunt yarn which is set to launch this summer. Oooh. Lilith handed me two skeins yesterday and I am under oath to not breathe a word about this new yarn to anyone. … Continue reading
Greenery
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
Shiny Special One
Happy birthday, dear Darth Ken. The Buffy to my Xander. The Rosenkrantz to my Guildenstern. The Han Solo to my Chewbacca. The Kirk to my Scotty. My most frequent blog commentator. (Somewhere in my vault, I have a photo of … Continue reading





