Author Archives: mariko

he ain’t heavy

Posted on April 11, 2007 by mariko

Dang but it’s crazy busy around here, and it doesn’t look like it’s going to slow down much! But anyway, Thursday is my insane brother’s birthday. He is my older brother (well, only by 16 months), but most people nowadays … Continue reading →

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peep peep

Posted on April 8, 2007 by mariko

I am a crochet numnuts, but I still find it to be kind of fun. Granted, I can only really do a single crochet (have never attempted a double crochet or any of those treble things), but you’d be amazed … Continue reading →

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Ohmygawd I made something

Posted on April 5, 2007 by mariko

I’ve been too busy (and too lazy) to do much crafting around here, but dang it, that is going to change! I tried to get the crafty juices flowing by making a utility apron (I’d been planning to make it … Continue reading →

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busy buzzy

Posted on April 4, 2007 by mariko

I never imagined I would ever be too busy to blog, but right now I am (but actually, I’m a liar, because I’m blogging right now, aren’t I?)! I am too busy, however, to travel around with a cupcake, a … Continue reading →

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your one-stop shopping center

Posted on March 31, 2007 by mariko

There are quite a few really great fabric shops here in Portland, but there’s only one where I can also load up on seasonal candies and Dutch foods: Peter claims Fabric Depot is “the weirdest store I have ever been … Continue reading →

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happy thursday

Posted on March 29, 2007 by mariko

Mason-Dixon Knitting blew into town, and we are left in their wake. They had a gig at Abundant Yarn that had quite the turnout (or so I hear. I was unable to make it). I was very lucky to be … Continue reading →

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crafty others

Posted on March 26, 2007 by mariko

I guess I’m just going to have to blog about crafty things other people are doing, since I am not doing anything productive myself! I’m hoping this changes soon, but you know how it goes! I got a super amazing … Continue reading →

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Bake on

Posted on March 21, 2007 by mariko

I just wrote a review for Candy Addict on a recipe for Leftover Easter Candy Cake, but it’s just so tasty that I decided to discuss it here as well. I know, it doesn’t look that pretty, but trust me, … Continue reading →

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no need to knead!

Posted on March 20, 2007 by mariko

Okay, so I am definitely the last person in the universe to try the no-knead bread, but I thought you had to have a Dutch oven to properly make it! Last week, though, an article in our local newspaper indicated … Continue reading →

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at least other people are productive

Posted on March 18, 2007 by mariko

Well, I haven’t done anything crafty for quite some time, but thank goodness I have friends who are still productive! Action Hero Melissa whipped up a great Built by Wendy coat with some superbuzzy fabric. I made her put it … Continue reading →

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