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Stashampions

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

I have been looking on Ravelry for a stash knitting group to join.  There are plenty but none of them seemed quite right for me.  Some seemed more interested In seeing who could knit the most yards/kilometres/miles while others want to … Continue reading →

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I wonder how some stores survive…..

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

I live on the northside of Brisbane and have been looking at buying a new sewing machine.  I love my 20 year old machine but I’m ready to upgrade.  The Singer 160 at $499 is gorgeous.  It is limited edition … Continue reading →

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Birthday Eve

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

Tonight is my birthday eve and it’s one of my most boring ones. I normally enjoy my birthday eve and farewell my old age. It makes my birthday more than just one day of celebration. I guess looking at it … Continue reading →

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Getting ready to sew

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

My fiance proposed at 12:12 on 12/12/12. We’re thinking 11/12/13 at 14:15 would be good time to get married. 09:10 is an option but I’d be up early getting my hair and make up done. After looking online at wedding … Continue reading →

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2012 in review

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The new Boeing 787 Dreamliner can carry about 250 passengers. This blog was viewed about 1,200 times in 2012. If it were a Dreamliner, … Continue reading →

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Back to the blog

Posted on September 30, 2012 by

I’m back! I don’t have an exciting excuse for not posting but after my friend Lenka R asked what was happening with my blog I knew I had to return. I have started a new job in town. I commute … Continue reading →

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Stitches South adventure

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

I haven’t been posting because I am in the USA on a Stitches South adventure. A week ago I flew from Brisbane – Sydney – Dallas – Atlanta.  After exploring Atlanta and a road trip to Alabama I attended Stitches … Continue reading →

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Election Day 2012

Posted on March 24, 2012 by

Today is the Queensland election and my plan was to post a big smiling photo of me putting my ballot in the box.  Instead it will be a rant about rude staff and an apparent double standard on election day.  … Continue reading →

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Idle hands

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

I haven’t been knitting this week. I woke up 4am Sunday with a sore shoulder muscle. Monday afternoon I ended up at a chiropractor who worked out what was wrong and massaged me and hit me with a special hammer. … Continue reading →

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This Group Fits

Posted on January 9, 2012 by

I went to a knitting yesterday and loved it. It was the second group I have been to in Brisbane. This group made me feel welcome and included. I don’t know if the other group realised how I felt but … Continue reading →

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