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Sophia Sweater
I may have found a sweater winner! This Sophia sweater is worsted weight which is probably a good idea for a first sweater! It seems all the other patterns I love are fingerling weight which would take...
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Painting Poppies
This weekend, I had the opportunity to go to a poppy painting class with a group of my friends from the church plant. It was a great time of hanging out and expressing a little bit of pent up...
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Little Cable Knee Highs – Done!
Can you believe it? I finished knitting a pair of socks! I am very happy with how they turned out – they fit PERFECTLY. Although, I love the irony of finishing a pair of knee high WOOL socks right as...
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Sharpie Mug
I’ve seen this idea floating around pinterest for awhile and it seemed to good to be true: sharpie, white mug, customize and bake in the oven for permanent results. Turns out, a regular sharpie IS a...
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summer knitting
I’ve been working on my sweater for the KAL and making some good progress! The yarn is very soft and lovely – I think it will be nice for the summer. It’s pretty quick knitting but a little more...
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Heart-Stuffed Shells in Ricotta Sauce
I have made this Heart-Stuffed Shells in Ricotta Sauce twice since receiving Smitten Kitchen’s Cookbook for Christmas and it is one of the best things I’ve cooked in a long time (let’s just say I’ve...
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7th Anniversary
Here we are. Married seven years with an almost four year old boy. It has been more beautiful and much harder than I could have ever expected. We have made it through hard seasons when running away...
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KAL Wrap Up
Well, I finished knitting my first sweater in time for the KAL! Definitely a learning experience. I decided to modify the pattern a bit by not doing the solid knitted panel at the waist. I’m pretty...
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summer foods
We’ve been doing a fair amount of grilling around here since the weather has heated up. And although I didn’t take a picture of this one, you should give Yogurt Marinated Chicken a try on your grill...
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still thrifting…
I know I had mentioned trying to figure out the disposable clothing issue but I honestly haven’t given it much mindshare lately. My brain is full of so many things competing for my attention that the...
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kage sweater
I started knitting a new sweater a couple weeks ago before we left to go on vacation with my family – the kage sweater. I was inspired to do some colorwork after seeing Alphonoso’s color blocked Kage...
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Well hello there. Two months have passed and I bet you thought I abandoned this little space that I have here. Part of me thought I abandoned it too. I’ve questioned my use of this space in a season of...
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kage sweater and baby things
Knitting really is such an impractical hobby when you live in Texas but I can’t seem to stop! I totally get sucked into browsing patterns and day dreaming my next project, which I have had a lot of fun...
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Dirghagama and ombre
We’ve been in Chicago (yeah, it’s kinda awesome there) and I’ll update on that soon. I’m a bit excited that I finished something so I’m going to share that fist. This Dirghagama baby cardigan is a free...
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Chicago
A couple weeks ago we got to spend a week with some good friends in Chicago, having a great time and exploring their city. It was the counterpart to our Austin staycation last year. I have a feeling...
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Halloween 2013
Oh hello again. I think I’m back once more. I think. Now that I’ve survived the months of September and October. We had a great Halloween this year – Jude actually wanted to dress up as a fox (thanks...
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Family Photos 2013
Our lovely friend Dawn took our family photos again this year, still helping benefit the adoption of their little girl they are adopting from Ghana. I have some very talented friends. We took a few...
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Crafters Retreat 2013
Have I mentioned that I have some awesome friends? Friends that plan crafting/sewing retreats? Yeah, I do. And I got to go on a retreat this past weekend and it was GOOD. (Read about past retreats...
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Strib Hat + choosing a hat for me
My little monkey needed a new warm hat since things have finally cooled off here in Austin. It’s been cold and rainy – perfect weather for knitting! He picked out his favorite colors: teal and green...
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