Tag Archives: BJDs

Anya Models

Posted on February 3, 2011 by

Just a quick post today to show you how Anya looks in her beaded top.  In this view, the top is oriented with the fastening at the back. I like the way the collar and yoke look. I think the … Continue reading →

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Beading Part 2 – Designing with beads

Posted on February 2, 2011 by

As you may recall, as soon as I was well embarked on my first beading project, Hazel’s cuffs, I decided that I needed to order some more beads.  (Links are to Ravelry.)  The beads on the cuffs are size 6, … Continue reading →

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Computers and Hobbies

Posted on July 17, 2010 by

Isn’t it interesting how computers interact with non-computer-based hobbies these days?  Franklin and I have been married for a bit over 40 years now.  During that whole time, we have pursued various hobbies, and each of us has one that … Continue reading →

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Blocking

Posted on June 7, 2010 by

For a lot of years I didn’t block what I knit.  Of course, back then I was mostly using acrylic, and it’s a whole other deal blocking acrylic.  Not too long ago, I knit a lace scarf and it became … Continue reading →

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Doll Outfit Done; Small Confession

Posted on June 5, 2010 by

Today I finally finished the last piece of Abby’s outfit that I started last weekend.  Here are a couple of pictures of her wearing the whole thing. The latest pieces are the headband and the leggings.  The dress flairs out … Continue reading →

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The Tongue River Farm Sock Collection

Posted on June 3, 2010 by

As I was starting to knit a pair of socks to go with Abby’s outfit, I thought of one of my favorite sock architectures.  And I thought of the place I first encountered it, and decided to do a quick … Continue reading →

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Knitting Books and Doll Accessories

Posted on June 1, 2010 by

Thinking about offering my extra copy of Think Outside the Sox on this blog has made me consider which other books I might want to give away.  Some of the knitting books I own are extremely precious to me and … Continue reading →

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Prototype Vest Done – or Close

Posted on April 14, 2010 by

Well, I completed my second try at the prototype Perpendicular Vest. Now I just have to see what I learned. Here is a view of the front of the vest: My very cooperative model is here showing us the way … Continue reading →

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Burblings

Posted on April 13, 2010 by

One of the things that I am beginning to suspect very strongly is that doctors and others are often quite wrong-headed in things they say about exercise. They’re so anxious to make sure that people exercise “enough” that they frequently … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for My Trip – Technology Time

Posted on March 13, 2010 by

I’m trying to get ready for the first business trip I’ve been on for a few years. The chief thing I’ve done is to go out and buy an iPhone. Previously, I’ve had no cell phone at all. I am … Continue reading →

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