Tag Archives: friends

More Yuletide Crafting

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Karie

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 →

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Christmas Crafting

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Karie

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 →

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Ghost World

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Karie

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 →

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FO: Klimt Skirt

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Karie

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 →

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Evidence of Knitting

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Karie

“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 →

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A Visit To Old Maiden Aunt & Other Knitting Plans

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Karie

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 →

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Background Details

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Karie

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 →

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Exciting News

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Karie

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 →

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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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Shiny Special One

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Karie

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 →

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