Monthly Archives: February 2013

Baby clothes, the finale

Posted on February 17, 2013 by pardalote

Yesterday I gave Emma the knitwear I have made for her bub-to-be. She’s not due until May, so I imagine I won’t be able to help myself but knit some more bits and pieces before then. So maybe this is … Continue reading →

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Knitted baby clothes

Posted on February 13, 2013 by pardalote

Yesterday I had a day off work, and as part of this a successful trip finding buttons for two of the baby garments I’ve recently knitted. I’ve been looking around for a blocking kit: big jigsaw fitted blocking pieces with … Continue reading →

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Thoughts. Maybe food for inspiration.

Posted on February 8, 2013 by pardalote

Imagine all of the people you brush against during your day, all of the hundreds, maybe thousands. You speak with a handful of them. Maybe when you order a coffee, perhaps when you pick up your mail, or even just … Continue reading →

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Peacock cross stitch progress – part 2

Posted on February 4, 2013 by pardalote

Over the weekend, I put some dedicated time aside and finally completed all of the cross parts of the leaves on my peacock cross stitch. All of them. All five gazmillion of them. Gazmillion is a word. They are just … Continue reading →

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Tumblr radar

Posted on February 2, 2013 by pardalote

ZOMG! *deep breath* My Jupiter embroidery is on the Tumblr radar! I knew something weird was up. I checked my mail after watching some Grand Designs (as you do) and I suddenly had a heap of new followers. A little … Continue reading →

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