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Updating a Grace Knott Classic
Posted by Claire on Mar 21 2014
I’m always a little suspicious of pristine cookbooks. Sure, if it’s brand new and I’m browsing at the bookstore, pretty pictures and pristine, crisp pages are wonderful. But if someone recommends a cookbook and their copy is immaculate, without a smudge of flour, or a smear of batter, I start to wonder just how good the food really is.
Of Fabric and Very Thick Books
Posted by Claire on Sep 15 2013
Once, while abroad, Mark Twain was amused to read of his death in the papers. His response was famously dry and oft repeated. “The reports of my death,” he cabled back to the US, “are premature.” I get how he was feeling, though. Like Mr. Twain said, reports of my blogging death are premature. But […]
Shiny Brite Update #1
Posted by Claire on Jul 27 2013
Ever wondered what 960 triangles look like? Wonder no more. I’ve finally emerged from my earth-tone, vintage inspired phase and am enjoying working with the fun colours in Shiny Brite. Of course, my output has dropped dramatically since school got out. It’s a little difficult to focus on your hobbies when you’ve got work and […]
Dots and Spots and Polka Dots
Posted by Claire on May 28 2013
I mentioned in my last update on “Raise the Roof” that I was planning to tackle a second quilt this summer. I think I’m so determined to get all my UFOs and wanna-sews done while I can because I know the fall is coming and the fact that I’ll be heading back to school to […]
Raising the Roof a little higher
Posted by Claire on May 15 2013
I’m so glad I’m able to sew regularly again. My sanity suffers if I don’t! My winter term at college was a heavy one, teaching wise, and by the end of April, it seemed that marking and lectures and exam prep were a 24/7 job. I was lucky if I got to lather, rinse and […]