Almost 19 years ago, I knitted a rather hideous Christmas stocking for A. Now that I have some time on my hands, I have finally unraveled all but the top part of the stocking and soon it will be infinitely more acceptable. The white yarn I used in the re-do is stuff I got from an estate sale 30 years ago. The language on the yarn label is certainly from a long ago era: "Their men like to wear their sweaters and so will yours..."
Just finishing up some other great books. I recommend them!
Seattle, Washington
Here's a video on how to assemble the 12-piece "strawberry ball." Enjoy!
Seattle, Washington
Today Frank and I set out on a bike ride to a new favorite taco bus across from Rainier Beach H.S. Alas, when we arrived, it was closed. Fortunately, Google provided us with a new option in its "food near me" search, and we dined on West African fare at Truuf Food: jollof and fried plaintains. The food was good, and the cook/waiter friendly. Give it a try!
Seattle, Washington
Yes, it's been a long, hot, dry summer in Seattle. Not good for us true Seattleites, BUT great for my tomatoes. Lots of lovely red fruit, but also some very strangely shaped ones!
Lately I've had too much time on my hands while waiting for all kinds of stuff to happen. And then I finally happened upon the perfect combination of activities for passing some of these long hours: sewing napkins for a friend and listening to a new audio book. "Red Rising" by Pierce Brown is turning out to be a great listen and, while set on Mars, sounds all the world to me like an allegory of the history between the Irish and the English...
"Red Rising" by Pierce Brown--whoa, quite a book
While in Japan in March/April, I bought a smattering of gorgeous Japanese fabrics. I was determined to try my hand at making a dress when I got home. A and I bought a "simple" McCall's pattern down at Pacific Fabrics, and I got to work. First, I managed to make Version B for myself, with different colors back and front. Armed with my new "expertise," I managed to do an even better job on the dress for A: she got Version A, complete with pockets that I added in. That was good fun!
