Author Archives: mariko

shamrock

Posted on March 14, 2013 by mariko

I made a shirt for St. Patrick’s Day! Actually, that is a lie. It is just a coincidence that I sewed a green t-shirt. I had this fabric in my stash. I think I got it at the Fabric Depot … Continue reading →

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all dotty

Posted on March 4, 2013 by mariko

So I have been on this t-shirt tunic/dress kick as of late. The nice thing about them is they keep one’s backside warm during the winter months. Then, come spring, you can just wear them as dresses, I suppose. Well, … Continue reading →

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graham cracker brownies

Posted on February 28, 2013 by mariko

2 cups crushed graham cracker crumbs 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 tsp baking powder pinch of salt 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk Mix everything together and spread into a greased 8″ square pan. … Continue reading →

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raglanification

Posted on February 3, 2013 by mariko

Surprise! I finished a sweater! I know, it is practically unbelievable. I had this sweater in my stash for several years. It’s that Needful Yarns London Tweed. It is super soft! I started knitting something with it, but then I … Continue reading →

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Gretel hat

Posted on January 29, 2013 by mariko

Gretel hat, originally uploaded by super eggplant. I stopped knitting for a couple of years for some reason. I would like to blame the dog, since she had a habit of sitting RIGHT next to me, which made knitting awkward … Continue reading →

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pillowcases

Posted on January 11, 2013 by mariko

My mother had been harassing me for quite some time about making her some pillowcases. I don’t know why she can’t just go to Macy’s like other people and buy some. Kidding. Anyway, I had forgotten what nice instant gratification … Continue reading →

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striped sweatshirt tunic thingy

Posted on December 23, 2012 by mariko

Heyyyyyy, so I have been doing a bit of sewing. I’ve been trying to “style up” a bit lately, but I realized that I am incapable and unwilling to stray too far from my comfort zone, so I decided that … Continue reading →

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Finally, a finished knitting project

Posted on December 8, 2012 by mariko

Finally, a finished knitting project, originally uploaded by super eggplant. I started this Spud & Chloe “camp hoodie” a couple years ago. I finished the entire body and was halfway up the hood when I just, well, stopped knitting. I’m … Continue reading →

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Blouse!

Posted on October 27, 2012 by mariko

Blouse!, originally uploaded by super eggplant. For years now I have been in search of a good, basic, button-down shirt pattern. I even worked rather tirelessly on a custom pattern in a sewing class only to discover I didn’t like … Continue reading →

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give me liberty

Posted on September 13, 2012 by mariko

Here’s a question for you–how are some women able to wear these gathered, loose-fitting, tunic-y tops and not look maternity? I am attracted to these gathered shirts, but I don’t think Clinton and Stacy would approve. Regardless, let’s focus on … Continue reading →

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