Author Archives: mariko

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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lil’ sweets

Posted on February 1, 2005 by mariko

My, but I did not know the dish soap apron would cause such a reaction! Peter doesn’t understand my fascination with the aprons, but I’m glad you all do. Anyway, I am busy buying double-fold bias tape on ebay for … Continue reading →

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dressy dish soap

Posted on January 31, 2005 by mariko

The poor dishwashing liquid bottle. It has to sit around the kitchen day and night, occasionally getting groped by wet or soiled hands. Such a sad existence. But wait! It doesn’t have to be like this! The soap can have … Continue reading →

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sushi and donuts

Posted on January 29, 2005 by mariko

Mrs. H sent me a great package: Sushi fabric and the Donut Book! I think I had the original edition of this book, but it disappeared (I think maybe Megan has it?). I became ravenously hungry for a donut as … Continue reading →

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