Author Archives: mariko

one flu over the cuckoo’s nest

Posted on February 9, 2004 by mariko

I have the flu. I spent all of yesterday in bed. We live in a small house, and I never even made it to the kitchen because I was too weak. This morning I still felt lousy, but now it … Continue reading →

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button madness

Posted on February 6, 2004 by mariko

Look what Missa, Queen of Buttons, cooked up for me! Are they not fabulous? She will make buttons for you, too! She also does web design and all sorts of other creative things. And now for some dog content. I … Continue reading →

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turning japanese

Posted on February 5, 2004 by mariko

Thank you, Brainy Alison, for sending these delightful goodies! Can you tell how cute the card is? Two lovely Japanese knitting magazines, and yes, that one magazine really does say GIRLY KNIT on it. I want to knit EVERYTHING in … Continue reading →

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my everchanging gauge

Posted on February 4, 2004 by mariko

Wow, some knitting content! I have one sleeve left to knit on bpt/blt: You know, I think my gauge has changed drastically during the course of this sweater. Also, the cables on the front look kind of goofy, like they … Continue reading →

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and the blog goes on

Posted on February 3, 2004 by mariko

La la la, what shall I blog about today? Lest you all think my devotion to Peeps is but a passing fancy, may I present you with this: Yessir, I am a bonafide member of the Peeps Fan Club! And … Continue reading →

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post or perish

Posted on February 2, 2004 by mariko

I feel compelled to post on a daily basis because if I skip even ONE day, a large and unsightly gap appears just below the banner and before the most recent entry. What is up with that? I asked insane … Continue reading →

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disco dots

Posted on February 1, 2004 by mariko

I sewed another bag today. I had been envisioning a messenger-style bag using the Disco Dots fabric, and after much time spent with my friend the seam ripper, this is what was produced: I think it’ll be pretty functional. I … Continue reading →

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fabric with a purpose

Posted on January 31, 2004 by mariko

One of the local fabric shops is having a Super Bowl weekend sale, so I popped in to pick up some fabric to make a little something for my friend’s newborn: It was kind of dark when I took the … Continue reading →

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the most wonderful job in the whole, whole world

Posted on January 30, 2004 by mariko

I missed the Marshmallow Peeps Fun Bus by one day when I visited Portland last fall. Look, here it is without me: How great would it be to drive the Peeps Fun Bus? It’d be even better than driving the … Continue reading →

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eggplant paraphernalia

Posted on January 29, 2004 by mariko

I got an amazing package from cancer-fighting Megan filled with many goodies, including THIS: Don’t you love that there is so much weird stuff in the world? And hello, insane brother got a job offer! It’s about freakin’ time. Heh … Continue reading →

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