Monthly Archives: January 2012

I Ching Modern Quilt-along: Week 2 ~ Texting

Identify significant questions related to your inner creativity. Decide on a translation of the I Ching that resonates clearly with you. Continue reading

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New Year’s Day Collard Greens

Here are Allyn’s tips for a Southern New Year’s Day plate of blessings. She serves up Black-eyed peas for good luck, and collard greens & cabbage for money & prosperity. Next up: stewed tomatoes for compassion. Collard Greens & Cabbage … Continue reading

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Year Of Stash Socks ~ Giveaway winner announced!

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I Ching Modern Quilt-along: Week 1 ~ Researching

The I Ching reflects the universe in miniature. It is also a book of patterns. Join me in making a modern quilt based on it. Continue reading

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New Year’s Day Black-eyed Peas

Here are Allyn’s tips for a Southern New Year’s Day plate of blessings. She serves up Black-eyed peas for good luck. Next up: collard greens & cabbage for money & prosperity. Black-eyed Peas for Good Luck

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Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi Book Review

I knit these cuties! And yes perhaps I’m a teeny-tiny bit embarrassed to admit that I have indeed caught the teeny-tiny cute bug – but come on look how cute they are! I recently bought Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi: More Than 40 … Continue reading

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A New Year’s Day Traditional Southern Meal

Over the New Year holiday I visited my dear old friends in Durham, North Carolina. I stayed with my friend Allyn and helped her prepare her traditional Hoppin’ John New Year’s Day Celebration. We began our preparations the day before … Continue reading

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