Monthly Archives: September 2004

tree trunks need warmth, too

Posted on September 30, 2004 by mariko

So my mother is going to Japan again in November, and she hinted that she would like a pair of legwarmers to wear on the plane (she gets cold easily). I used some yarn left over from the bpt sweater … Continue reading →

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sushi time

Posted on September 28, 2004 by mariko

I made a little bracelet with the sushi beads made by the super crafty Amy! I loved working on the bracelet because the beads are so darn cute! The detail is pretty incredible, too. I hope you all notice that … Continue reading →

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Gash pattern info

Posted on September 27, 2004 by mariko

Hey, so some of you asked about pattern information for Gash. When you buy yarn for a sweater from Artfibers, they offer you a free custom pattern! To your specifications and gauge! I just told them what sort of style … Continue reading →

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seaming weekend

Posted on September 26, 2004 by mariko

I spent most of the weekend finishing up Gash, the little cardie made of Kyoto, the silk/mohair blend I got at ArtFibers in San Francisco. I thought I was seaming pretty quickly, but before I knew it, I had sat … Continue reading →

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just desserts

Posted on September 23, 2004 by mariko

Pav

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sushi for the squeamish

Posted on September 22, 2004 by mariko

The talented Amy, who sent me the little clay miniature donuts a while back, just sent me some more goodies–miniature clay sushi! Check them out: Yeah, I know, they are so tiny you can’t see them, so just trust me … Continue reading →

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get your own chocolate, guys

Posted on September 21, 2004 by mariko

I got a little chocolate surprise from the poncho-stylin’ Maggi the other day: How cute are these Chick Chocolates? There are two bite-size pieces per package, and no, they didn’t last long! Merci, Maggi!

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wedding bells and bellies

Posted on September 20, 2004 by mariko

I did not turn on my computer once this weekend! Saturday I attended and helped out at a friend’s daughter’s wedding, so I was only home for a couple of hours (I helped in the morning, the ceremony was in … Continue reading →

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is it october yet?

Posted on September 16, 2004 by mariko

I know it is not yet October, but lately I have been all fidgety with thoughts of Halloween. I even had to go to two stores yesterday to see if they had Halloween candy, and today I went to another … Continue reading →

Posted in candy/chocolate | 16 Comments

uniforms required

Posted on September 15, 2004 by mariko

I kind of like the idea of uniforms–no muss, no fuss, no brain activity required. My uniform of choice is of the T-shirt and shorts variety, so you can imagine the problems I encounter when I have to dress nicely. … Continue reading →

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