Author Archives: mariko

T complete

Posted on June 5, 2005 by mariko

I tend not to show progress reports on my knitting projects, so it might not seem like I am knitting at all, but I assure you I am. Here’s proof: I finally finished my Nuthin’ but a T! It was … Continue reading →

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fab fab finds

Posted on June 3, 2005 by mariko

I found out about an impending garage sale of vintage decorator fabrics and was lucky enough to get a sneak peek. The hostess of the garage sale used to be an interior designer in Los Angeles, and she held onto … Continue reading →

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we’re ready for our haircuts, please

Posted on June 2, 2005 by mariko

A while back Megan (yes, cancer-killing Megan) asked me if I could make her some haircutting capes (cuz she is a hairdresser). I immediately had visions of wildly colored, swirling capes, but then when I voiced my excitement, she said … Continue reading →

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what once was old is new again

Posted on May 31, 2005 by mariko

Last year I made a skirt out of some circus fabric (I’d load the photo, but for some reason I am unable to do so). I loved the fabric, but the skirt was kind of frumpy and plain. So, last … Continue reading →

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super crafty cabinet maker

Posted on May 30, 2005 by mariko

I guess I am the indoor craftsperson, and Peter is the outdoor craftsperson. Look what he whipped up over the weekend: Before and After There’s the unsightly electrical box with cords followed by the lovely custom cabinet. Since I am, … Continue reading →

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daisy dukes

Posted on May 29, 2005 by mariko

No, I don’t wear short shorts like Daisy Duke, but I do wear daisy shorts! I used my standard McCall’s shorts/pants pattern (it has been discontinued) and the leftover vintage daisy fabric. Very comfy! And can we talk about doing … Continue reading →

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calling all knitblunners

Posted on May 27, 2005 by mariko

Here’s an invitation for all you knitblunners out there (knitblogger + runner). The San Francisco Marathon is coming up on July 31, 2005, and a small group of us are planning to do the half-marathon. So far it’s a small … Continue reading →

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skirtin’ around

Posted on May 26, 2005 by mariko

You know how sometimes you see something, and you kind of want it, but you decide you don’t *need* it, and then you start thinking about it more and more and kicking yourself for not getting it? Well, thank goodness … Continue reading →

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sunny side up

Posted on May 25, 2005 by mariko

Amy has a couple new lines of jewelry available at amyville now. And lucky me, I got a pair of breakfast earrings! With my donut necklace, I have a complete breakfast.

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do you like totes a lot, totes a lot, totes a lot

Posted on May 23, 2005 by mariko

You’d think I have enough bags, but, well, Peter doesn’t call me the bag lady for nuthin’! When I saw some of Chikako‘s new items at her Nordic Section shop, I just couldn’t resist this little goodie: Cute, huh? It’s … Continue reading →

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