Tag Archives: History

Of Petals and Parcelforce

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Karie

I spent the evening sewing again. I’m making a much needed lined corduroy skirt and I had this idea in my head. I am using remnants of Liberty fabric swatches for the embellishment. Let’s see how my idea looks when … Continue reading →

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In Edinburgh

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Karie

In Copenhagen, the Nørrebro neighbourhood is my favourite. It is bohemian, multicultural and vibrant. The streets are filled with small ‘ethnic’ eateries catering for small immigrant groups and niche culinary interests. My taste buds really came off age when I … Continue reading →

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The Candle in the Window

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Karie

I put a lit candle on my window-sill tonight. It is a Danish tradition to do on the evening of May 4 in memory of May 4, 1945, the evening the Nazi Occupation of Denmark ended. I lit the candle … Continue reading →

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The Other Things In Life

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Karie

First of all, a huge thank you to Fineskylark and Paula. Ms Fineskylark sent me these gorgeous oak buttons (made in her part of Canada) and Paula has given me the official (and very cute) Ravelympics 2010 pin starring Ravelry’s … Continue reading →

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Bricking It

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Karie

Wall behind the Hunterian Art Gallery and most likely part of the Glasgow University Campus I have a real weakness for old bricks. They come in all sorts of colours depending upon where they were made; they can be handmade … Continue reading →

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The Queen Susan Shawl

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Karie

I was rummaging around various knitting sites for an unrelated reason, when I came across the story of the Queen Susan Shawl. The Queen Susan Shawl is a collaborative project on the Heirloom Knitting forum on Ravelry. Several knitters had … Continue reading →

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Bulletpoints

Posted on December 6, 2009 by Karie

A few brief links: Why not visit Pompeii from the comfort of your own home? The ruins of Pompeii are now available on Google Street View. This is absolutely lovely: Flare, a wind-sensitive electronic dress. “As the wind gently caresses … Continue reading →

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Twenty Years Ago Today

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Karie

Twenty years ago today my mother woke me up early. She was crying. Last time she woke me up crying, Olof Palme had just been assassinated. This time, though, my mother’s tears were not angry, horrified and sad tears. She … Continue reading →

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The Staffordshire Hoard

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Karie

“This is going to alter our perceptions of Anglo-Saxon England… as radically, if not more so, as the Sutton Hoo discoveries. Absolutely the equivalent of finding a new Lindisfarne Gospels or Book of Kells.” – Leslie Webster, Former Keeper, Department … Continue reading →

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And the Award For Best Knitwear Goes To..

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Karie

First of all, it is time to announce the winners of my little blog giveaway. Thank you so much to everybody who left me a comment. I really enjoyed looking at everyone’s favourites – some very familiar and some very … Continue reading →

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