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The perils of passion.

Posted on December 30, 2011 by

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Although Emma Bovary is hardly a sympathetic protagonist, Madame Bovary is still one of my favourite novels. A little melodramatic in spots perhaps, but I assume that is the effect Flaubert was looking for in his condemnation of the new bourgeois and their destructive… Continue Reading “The perils of passion.”

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The Family Christmas Card…..

Posted on December 26, 2011 by

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Couldn’t resist the ridiculous this year – because after all, this whole holiday feels as surreal as a houseful of dancing elves. xoxox

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Ready for the holiday to begin….

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

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I haven’t got much to say as we round out towards Christmas, except am I ever ready for holidays. Energy levels have been low this week, and post-cold, my sinuses are acting up again. I just need a few days of sleeping in and… Continue Reading “Ready for the holiday to begin….”

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Yarn! Spring! Skirt!

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

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I just bought enough of the above colours for a crocheted spring skirt – part of yet another attempt to add more colour to my wardrobe – and also to learn to crochet garments beyond the cap and scarf sets I’ve worked my way… Continue Reading “Yarn! Spring! Skirt!”

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The Dancing Girl

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

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I had to take a schwack of advil this morning to deal with some sinus pain and that has left me without much to say this afternoon – so instead I present to you my favourite ornament on the festive branch: The Dancing Girl.… Continue Reading “The Dancing Girl”

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What I'm working on this week: twisting a whole lot of fringe on a shawl I took off the loom on the weekend.
The flax is looking spectacular this evening. It has gone from seedling to a definable grass structure. Some of it is nearly 2 feet tall now. Day 54.
This photo doesn't do the fibre justice, but I'm showing off my current spin - a wool/silk blend from @smallbirdworkshop that I'm hoping to ply into a fingering weight yarn. I think I have enough to make a woven shawl, though I'm not sure what material I'll use for the warp just yet.
Brian hung a little hammock swing in my orchard, and this is the view from here.
I had to go to Victoria for some unfun chores the last few days, but while I was there, I got to see some good friends and had dinner with my brother and sister-in-law.
Midtide swim date.
I completed this rug-sized piece of cross stitching 20 years ago but never finished it properly. I had a dream about it last night, which brought me to retrieve it from the trunk it was stored in this morning. Now I'm thinking about a little restoration work and putting a more functional backing on it after all these years.
The #flax project is coming along nicely.... some of it is six inches tall now!
Bought six vintage embroidered pillow cases for $14 today at a farm sale. I love the details on all of them, and look forward to dressing the Birdsong beds with them this summer. #textilestudio #textiledesign #vintagestyle #vintageembroidery #embroidery
First swim of the season, thus beating my spring swim record by one week (and by 20 minutes - the surface temperature was very warm).
We weeded and watered our flax yesterday, and it's looking good!
I finally got the top half of the McClure hutch (given to me by friend @afiah2o) into my studio this afternoon (thanks to some strong helpers!) I would like to hang it eventually, but knowing me I will probably just get used to it being slight off kilter in this way.

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