Category Archives: other crafting

A couple months ago Thuy was trying to talk my wacko brother into getting me a Gocco screenprinting kit. It turned out that he HAD one. Yes, my brother, the ham radio and computer geek, had a Gocco (though you … Continue reading →

I went to Kinokuniya the other day with my mother. I had to feign calmness so she wouldn’t think I was completely out of my gourd. I didn’t have much time to browse, but I did manage to snag a … Continue reading →

I got some packing done this weekend, but I’m afraid it’s not nearly enough. My goal was to get the kitchen packed, since that is the most time consuming (bubble wrapping the dishes and such. And hello, but who invented … Continue reading →

I’ve been trying not to bring new things into the house, because it just means I have to pack them. There must be exceptions, though, right? As my friend Wendy says, rules are just guidelines. SO, in the spirit of … Continue reading →

Looks like little Miss Flo has found a new friend: Please meet “just a flesh wound” Jos

Today I was outside watering the plants for just a few minutes. JUST A FEW MINUTES. I was on the phone with my brother, and for some reason we were talking about the crocheted kitty. I told him Deedle had … Continue reading →

There hasn’t been much crafting going on around here as of late, but that doesn’t mean it ain’t happening at all! From the galaxy’s slowest crocheter (that would be me) I present Florence* the amineko (aka crocheted cat): Already being … Continue reading →

Really. My goal was to pack all the Fire King today, but I only got as far as bubble wrapping a few plates because Thuy came up from Santa Barbara, and we went kayaking in Morro Bay. It was my … Continue reading →

I am feeling rather spoiled right now. Check out what a very special friend made me for my burpday (sorry for the blurry photo): It is made entirely of FRENCH KNOTS. I need to find just the right spot for … Continue reading →

I have to share these great shrinky dink tags that Jennifer surprised me with: Cute, huh? They are very fun. I forgot to attach one to Que’s tote, but the tag does say “handknit,” doesn’t it.