Author Archives: mariko

breaking tim tam news

Posted on April 15, 2006 by mariko

VERY EGG-SIGHTING NEWS for all you US-based Tim Tam lovers out there! Lori mentioned that Cost Plus World Market purportedly sells Tim Tams, so I immediately got on the horn and called our local store for further information. IT HAS … Continue reading →

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anatomy of a cookie

Posted on April 13, 2006 by mariko

Cookie aficionados, Carolyn and I need your help. While browsing through the incredible food court in Aussie department store David Jones, we came upon a delectable cookie–the brandy snap creme cookie. Apparently it is a secret recipe by the Cookie … Continue reading →

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fabulous fabs

Posted on April 12, 2006 by mariko

So Carolyn and I did no knitting whatsoever during our trip to Australia. This does not mean, however, that the trip was completely craftless. We went to a fabric store in Sydney and peered into windows of ribbon and button … Continue reading →

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happy birthday, sashi

Posted on April 12, 2006 by mariko

Today is my crazy brother‘s birthday. If you have the time and the inclination, please go harass him.

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a dingo ate my baby

Posted on April 11, 2006 by mariko

Yes, we did see some dingos! I guess there were wallabys hopping about, too, but I always just missed them. And did you know that parrots just fly around Australia like they are normal, everyday birds? Yes, it’s an amazing … Continue reading →

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back from oz

Posted on April 10, 2006 by mariko

I have returned from down undah! Carolyn and I visited every climate known to Australia, I think, and we have peeling sunburns to prove it. I don’t want to bore you all with too many details, so here are some … Continue reading →

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and I’m off to see the wizard

Posted on March 23, 2006 by mariko

This is my final blog post before I take off for parts down undah! I won’t be blogging for the next two weeks, but I swear that when I return, I’m going to start sewing and crafting with much vigor. … Continue reading →

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good mail

Posted on March 22, 2006 by mariko

I guess starting candyswappers has paid off, because I had a good mail day the other day! I got candy from my candyswap partner, and I also got a crocheted bunny clutching an eggplant. Isn’t he cute? The talented and … Continue reading →

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happy spring

Posted on March 21, 2006 by mariko

My mother’s birthday coincides with the first day of spring. I decided to bake her a cake, because I now live in the same city as she does! At first I was going to make a lemon layer cake, but … Continue reading →

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fair play

Posted on March 19, 2006 by mariko

I bet you all thought I moved to Portland and stopped knitting/sewing/crafting, didn’t you? Well, you might not be so far off–I’ve slowed down a bit, but I’m still at it, and I managed to finish my fair isle vest! … Continue reading →

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