Author Archives: mariko

fabric stash enhancement

Posted on December 3, 2004 by mariko

My mother came home from Japan a couple of days ago, and she brought me some good stuff (and though my wacko brother likes to complain that I get all the good stuff, and he just gets underwear, I must … Continue reading →

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Test Post

Posted on December 2, 2004 by mariko

The computer hosting this blog crashed today and I’m just testing to see if I fixed the database corruption. Sorry for the interruption. – Mariko’s brother

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christmas shopping

Posted on December 1, 2004 by mariko

Cancer-killing Megan was in Portland for Thanksgiving, so I got to spend some time with her. I dragged her over to the workshop of Queen Bee Creations, a great company that makes vinyl bags and accessories. I have admired their … Continue reading →

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candy interlude

Posted on November 30, 2004 by mariko

I thought I’d throw another candy post in here before listing my christmas shopping guide (I have to tell you about one place right now, though. Remember those cute miniature clay donuts and sushi? Well, Amy has launched Amyville, her … Continue reading →

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big blog break

Posted on November 29, 2004 by mariko

Whoah, I haven’t posted for a long time! I’ve been alternately sick and busy (or busy being sick?). Peter arrived at midnight on Wednesday, Carolyn came Thursday/Thanksgiving late morning, and it’s been all go since then. It was really great … Continue reading →

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wool disguised as acrylic

Posted on November 22, 2004 by mariko

What does this look like to you? Doesn’t it look like nasty acrylic yarn? Well, look closely–it’s 100% virgin wool! And it cost $1.99 per skein! I couldn’t pass it up. I found it at the Mill End Store, yet … Continue reading →

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portland craftiness

Posted on November 20, 2004 by mariko

Today I played with Melissa. We went to Rose City Textiles and picked up some zippers (and oops, some wasabi exoskin fell into my shopping bag!) then headed to a holiday craft bazaar. I met Susan Stars and Cathy, from … Continue reading →

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and once again it’s all about candy

Posted on November 18, 2004 by mariko

Yesterday I found these: Seasonal candies rock my world. Today’s field trip took Mrs. H and me out to the hinterlands where Fabric Depot is located. How I love that place. I restrained myself and only purchased two spools of … Continue reading →

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Ohhhhhhh, portland!

Posted on November 17, 2004 by mariko

I am surprised I can still walk after our Invasion of NW Portland yesterday. Mrs. H arrived at my house just before 10am, and I didn’t get home until 4pm. We covered some ground! I can’t even remember all the … Continue reading →

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jackpot!

Posted on November 15, 2004 by mariko

Today was my first full day in Portland, and I pretty much did nothing. I did manage to go for a run before it started raining, and it’s really great to run under a canopy of trees. Ahhh, the trees! … Continue reading →

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