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acorn teeth
I’m super happy to announce the release of my new knitting pattern, Acorn Teeth. I worked up the first pair (the brown and grey pair shown below) a year ago in Hungary, and I’ve finally had time to sit down and write up the pattern. Right now, the pattern is available for purchase on ravelry,… Continue reading
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the 2012 nordic knitting conference
Every other year, the Nordic Heritage Museum in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle hosts a Nordic Knitting Conference, and it’s something I look forward to with great anticipation. I love the chance to take a few classes and learn something new, to make new friends, and to nerd out about two of the things I… Continue reading
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preorder saint bartlett
I have a few upcoming art projects related to the release of Damien Jurado’s new album, Saint Bartlett, so I am thrilled to pass on the news that it is now available for pre-order via the Secretly Canadian website. All pre-orders will receive an instant mp3 download of the whole record, which is pretty rad.… Continue reading
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new journal
I ended up taking a big break from bookmaking in 2009, rather by accident, so I’m hoping to make many new ones in the coming year. Here’s my first book in a long time: As always, it’s blank with 50 pages, bound and painted by hand. I’ve been folding paper and sewing pages for weeks,… Continue reading
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inspiration: julianna swaney
Majorly swooning over these illustrations from Julianna Swaney: Continue reading
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new illo: spores
I’ve been doing my best to wear out Múm’s album Sing Along to Songs You Don’t Know since September but I haven’t gotten tired of it yet. It is so, so good! This one’s inspired by a song called “Blow Your Nose.” Continue reading
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vashon
Yesterday I had a photo day with the amazing Sarah Jurado. We boarded a ferry with cameras in hand and escaped the city for a few hours on Vashon Island. It was a much-needed break from reality. Continue reading
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baked potato frites
I’ve had food on the brain a lot, lately. Here’s one of my easy favorites for your Sunday afternoon: Baked Potato Frites You will need: – potatoes (I use russet, but these can easily be done with red potatoes, sweet potatoes, or any other variety, really) – olive oil – salt & pepper to taste… Continue reading
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freitag
Drawn yesterday; getting in touch with my German heritage by doodling: Continue reading
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inspiration: not moving to portland
I love this video by Branson Veal for Give Seattle – the song is “Not moving to Portland” by my favorite toothless Seattleite, John Roderick of The Long Winters. Continue reading