Monthly Archives: February 2005

woolly mammoth clown

Posted on February 14, 2005 by mariko

Dudes! I finished my candy-colored clown sweater over the weekend. It is really fuzzy and very, very toasty. I got the yarn (Sorbet) and the pattern at Artfibers back in July! The armholes came out rather snug, and the collar … Continue reading →

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all about cupcakes

Posted on February 13, 2005 by mariko

I’ve had cupcakes on the brain for quite some time now. I mean, what’s not to like about a cupcake? I have a stack of cupcake recipes to try out, including several from this book that fell into my amazon … Continue reading →

Posted in baking | 15 Comments

swatch me, baby, one more time

Posted on February 11, 2005 by mariko

I need buttons for my clown sweater, and then it’s finished. This means I am currently trying to plan the next project! Last night I did some swatching: Unfortunately, I have to reswatch tonight, since I am not on gauge. … Continue reading →

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don’t stop ’til you get enough

Posted on February 10, 2005 by mariko

I’ve been trying not to add to my fabric stash, but I just can’t seem to help myself sometimes! Mrs. H told me about an online store called Sewzanne’s that has a nice selection of munki munki fabrics, so I … Continue reading →

Posted in sewing | 9 Comments

on the horizon

Posted on February 9, 2005 by mariko

Well, looks like I have found new homes for the books I had available. Anna and Cathy, please e-mail me your mailing addresses so I can send the books! Gaile just got her books up, so go check them out … Continue reading →

Posted in knitting | 7 Comments

Blog This Book

Posted on February 8, 2005 by mariko

Update: All three books have been taken! Thanks for playing! Gaile had a great idea about passing along books you no longer want/need, and this is how Blog This Book was born. The idea, I believe, is you post some … Continue reading →

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does not compute

Posted on February 7, 2005 by mariko

I would like to ask you all for some computer advice*, but first I want to tell you about a new blog in town: Be*mused. Jan is an amazing quilter and the mother of the amazing knitter Molly, who is … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 25 Comments

green tea muffins

Posted on February 6, 2005 by mariko

I go in waves of being fixated on things that are green tea flavored. Last week I started thinking about green tea again, and I was also thinking about cupcakes, so I decided to hunt down a recipe for green … Continue reading →

Posted in baking | 19 Comments

cupcakes

Posted on February 4, 2005 by mariko

For those of you who did not heed my advice and visit Amyville to check out her Scottsdale Sweets line, I bet you will now! Check out the goods: They are dangly and sparkly and super delicious looking!

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new candy!

Posted on February 2, 2005 by mariko

Sometimes it pays to go out into the world: I like caramel, but I have to say it isn’t my first choice in terms of candy. Still, I couldn’t resist these. They taste like how a Milk Dud might taste … Continue reading →

Posted in candy/chocolate | 15 Comments