Author Archives: mariko

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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This is for Carolyn

Posted on September 2, 2012 by mariko

made another t-shirt, originally uploaded by super eggplant. My sole reader was bugging me about not blogging, so here you go, Carolyn! So, I don’t know about you, but I am always searching for the Perfect T-shirt Fit (TM). Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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placket crazy

Posted on June 5, 2012 by mariko

I got drunk and put the placket in the wrong spot. Kidding. I MEANT TO DO THAT (does anyone recognize that line? It’s from one of my favorite films). Anyway, I had some nani iro knit sitting in a pile, … Continue reading →

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surprise cookies

Posted on May 29, 2012 by mariko

These are actually Fake Lofthouse Sugar Cookie Bars. Now, I realize that I am in the minority because I genuinely like Lofthouse Sugar Cookies (you’ve all no doubt seen them in the grocery store–sugar cookies with day-glo frosting and sprinkles, … Continue reading →

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shirt

Posted on May 21, 2012 by mariko

Hey! I made yet another t-shirt! This time I added a fancy little placket. It actually is not very fancy, and I screwed it up, but I kind of have a thing for plackets, so I was willing to suffer … Continue reading →

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fleet week

Posted on April 29, 2012 by mariko

Hey, sailors! I finally managed to get to the sewing machine this weekend. I had been hoarding this double gauze for years and decided it was high time I used it for something. I had also been meaning to make … Continue reading →

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Good idea, poor execution

Posted on April 8, 2012 by mariko

Some people don’t mind running in the rain, but I don’t really care for it; however, since I live in the Pacific Northwest, I can’t really avoid it (though I confess to spending a fair amount of time on the … Continue reading →

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glitter shoes

Posted on January 27, 2012 by mariko

I am all about flat, wide, comfy shoes. I do not wear fancy shoes. Lately, though, I find myself attracted to heels, heels in bright colors, the more sparkly the better. Is this a midlife crisis? At any rate, I … Continue reading →

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