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Wovember Words: Cats and Wool
Originally posted on Wovember:
For this last WOVEMBER WORDS post of 2014 we celebrate our feline friends. The strong association of wool with cats is indicated every year in the wondrous photos that you submit to our photo competition. Every wool worker I know with a cat attests to the special affinity that this beast… -
Thankful
Happy Thanksgiving, one and all! I am thankful for many things this year. First and foremost, my job. I am so thankful to be employed, in my field, with a whole bunch of lovely people. I am thankful for my Querido, and my Melba, and my KITTENS, and my family, and my friends. For a […]
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The Daily Bleat
Originally posted on Wovember:
As well as here you can find Team WOVEMBER on Facebook and Twitter and on Ravelry. Louise looks at how the world of wool operates in social media and introduces us to some of her favourite Tweeters! Who can remember the times before social media? Although find it odd that things like… -
Rewards
The monsoon has rolled over Phoenix like a giant slug, stifling us with icky damp humidity that rarely turns into rain. Our only reward is the cloudy mornings, which give a short break from the bright, sticky days. Although now that I’ve taken that picture and noticed how all the smog is nicely sandwiched between […]
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I Think the Sleeves Are Too Big
…But it’s currently 18 degrees F in Philadelphia, and I want to be wearing something warm when I arrive, so I’m going to pretend they’re perfect.
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Wading Through the Leaves
Poor Melba was not happy when the trees lost their leaves: they came up almost to her belly, making it very difficult to tromp around the lawn.
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Secret Sweater Reveal
Happy Tuesday, dear readers! My Greenies sweater is speeding along, but not there yet. How’s about that finished object I promised? All last fall, after finishing the ginormous blanket, I labored in absolute 100% secret on two sweaters, one for each hermanita. They were both getting ready to graduate, and I thought that a big […]
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And Then it Was December
November happened quickly, didn’t it? I am currently procrastinating while I’m supposed to be studying for a section exam, but as the picture above indicates, I did not come out at the end of NaKniSweMo staggering under a pile of completed sweaters. Details to come. How did you do in November?
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Layter – a celebration of sheep and wool
It’s Wovember!!! To kick things off we have a lovely post from two knitters I admire greatly: Kate Davies and Felix Ford. Enjoy!
Anti-Quotidian 