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Sanae Ishida

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Little Mittens

November 21, 2013

I finally slept through the night on Tuesday, so I cautiously approached my sewing table to see if I had the energy to make something yesterday. I've been missing sewing terribly. I rooted around and recalled that I'd been planning to sew K some mittens since it's been getting so cold lately and she's either lost or outgrown the ones she had. Enter Oliver + S and my trusty copy of Little Things To Sew. It seemed a manageable project for an undernourished, bronchial-challenged, ... Read more

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Hannah’s Wardrobe

August 6, 2013

As promised, here is a roundup of Hannah's new fashion items made by my mom. We have eight dresses...   Five knitted cuteness...(I'm not sure if that pink one is supposed to be a skirt or poncho, but it works as both!) Four bottoms... A purse, and goodness me, a swimsuit! That matches the one I made for K here! They all look lovely on Hannah, but this one is my favorite: And I've noticed that K likes to put her in this dress a lot, fully ... Read more

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Happy Friday + Cowl Haiku

February 8, 2013

I knit me a cowl imperfect, "rustic" mayhaps it will do for now   K asked for one too so I went clickety clack now she has a match Pattern from here. Happy Friday, and have a wonderful weekend all!!   ... Read more

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Quiet Day

January 24, 2013

Wednesday was a quiet day - it might have looked an awful lot like a lazy day. I'm feeling the onset of a cold and am trying to take it easy. Started some knitting. Thank you, Robin, the cowl pattern you recommended is so quick and satisfying. I'm nearly done and getting ready to block it. I think I've gotten over the sweater trauma. I'd also like to try this chunky cowl. Had too many cups of coffee and pieces of toast. Noticed that the paper white flowers started to bloom. I can't ... Read more

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Happy Friday + Knitting

January 18, 2013

Happy Friday! Thank you so much for all the kind comments and emails yesterday! I feel a little bit like the time M's friends came over unannounced a few days ago. The house was in a state that could only be described as disastrous (cleaning was not a priority during the art show prep and supplies covered every available surface) and though I've known these friends a while, I don't know them that well. I was a bit embarrassed to have them see the messy side of me, but I suddenly felt a lot more ... Read more

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