December 14, 2009
in Knit
This weekend was devoted to Christmas decorating. It was so cold here which made it perfect for having a fire going all weekend.
I often decorate by the seat of my pants and this year was no different. The mantle could have used something new and as I was taking out last year’s decorations I remembered [...]
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christmas,
decorating,
felt,
wreath
December 11, 2009
in Knit
This yarn arrived yesterday: lovely, all of it. Luscious and super soft merino wool came neatly bagged and packaged. I wanted to wind all the skeins immediately, put them into baskets and get to work. But instead, I waited until this morning to take pictures in daylight so they would look their best. They are now [...]
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cowl,
hat,
merino wool,
pom poms,
scarf,
yarn
December 9, 2009
in Knit
Originally, I made this cowl to sell on my etsy shop. But after trying it on, I couldn’t take it off. It was so yummy. I wore it while at the movies, on a walk, doing errands, and knitting in my pajamas. It did not come off. So I’ve kept the original and now make [...]
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cowl,
merino wool,
pom poms
December 9, 2009
in Cook
Where I am it is cold and raining quite a bit. Cold, rainy days go great with freshly baked cookies, don’t they? So this morning I made these. A note about my baking: it is almost always vegan, baked with whole grains and sweetened with natural sweeteners such as maple syrup, brown rice syrup or [...]
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gluten free,
macrobiotic,
oatmeal cookies,
vegan
November 22, 2009
in Paper
Happy Birthday to Bayleaf Studio! Here it is… my very first post.
I thought I’d start with one of my birthday cake cards to celebrate this occasion and say hello. For weeks, months even, I’ve been thinking about this blog. Now, sitting in front of the computer with the thing all ready for me, there’s nothing. Can’t [...]
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birthday,
cards,
felt,
recycled paper