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Simple Pleasures (and 2 more FO!)

Posted in Baby Things, Elizabeth Zimmermann, Socks on February 27, 2009 | 7 Comments »

How can something so simple and small make me so happy? Maybe it’s a side effect of the pregnancy, being even more easily entertained than usual. The cause really isn’t important. I’ll just revel in the pleasure. Here’s another completed baby item….The “Baby T”. I actually got teary when I set up this picture. Just 9 [...]

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The Day After…

Posted in Uncategorized on February 24, 2009 | 2 Comments »

…the Oscars is usually overloaded with re-caps and who wore what, best dressed, worst dressed, etc…..So there is no need to do it here too. I will say that Hugh Jackman rocked. One of the best hosts in years (and hot doesn’t even cover it). My track record for picking the winners is still right on target, [...]

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Thank You Salma!

Posted in Uncategorized on February 12, 2009 | 4 Comments »

I was so moved by the story Salma told about herself and her grandmother. Thank you for reminding people in this country that breasts have more than one purpose. According to Good Morning America, the video has been seen about a million times but for those who haven’t seen it yet. Here it is.

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No Spot For Me

Posted in Socks, Stash, Yarn on February 3, 2009 | 5 Comments »

Last week emails went out about who got into the Loopy Ewe Sock Club and who didn’t. This is the second year I’ve tried to get in and the second year I didn’t. Oh well..not the end of the world of course. But instead of just letting it go, what did I do? I shopped!! [...]

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Baby T

Posted in Baby Things, Elizabeth Zimmermann on February 2, 2009 | 3 Comments »

Here’s another addition to the ETG baby wardrobe…almost done. Just have the second sleeve to finish, sew the seams and weave in the ends. I’m not sure what to do about the front closure. Traditional button band, Icord edging with invisible button hole, toggles (that may be a bit too much for a baby sweater)? [...]

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