the color is red

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while i was out in the garden today, i noticed how much red there is right now—sugar production is at an all-time high for growing things, as the last energy of the season is shunted into the fruit of each plant. in general, red is not my favorite color for knitting yarn—i’m not saying i […]

what’s cookin’, good lookin’?

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yesterday was a bright, beautiful fall day, just perfect for a photo shoot—which was good, because we got rained out on thursday. beckie, kian, and i convened early for a quick trip to the farmer’s market downtown, then headed back to my house to take some pictures, once the sun was up a little higher […]

rosebuddie

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is it raining where you are too? ready for a little cheery color and some super-cute baby pictures? two days ago i visited my friend janet and her granddaughter addison while the weather was glorious and we photographed some baby items. so today, i bring you rosebuddie, a square baby blanket (or shawl) splashed all […]

finishing

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i don’t have much today and i need to make it quick, because i have a bunch of very ripe tomatoes that need attention—you can’t stop mother nature when she’s ready to give. these red, ripe tomatoes will be perfect for paste, now that i’m pretty well stocked up on puree for the winter. but […]