classic knits

I found this Classic Knits book yesterday in the bargain bin of my favorite local bookstore, Porter Square Books. $6.99, folks! Oh, I just love it! Even if I never end up knitting anything from it, I can dream. It's by Erica Knight, with photos by Katya de Grunwald.

Elisabeth Dunker of Fine Little Day is guest blogging at Design Sponge all week. I can't wait to see what she posts each day.

And thank you, all of you, who left me comments over at Bliss on Friday. I so appreciate your support and your lovely words!

about fall

I'm over at Bliss this afternoon talking about fall! Come visit me over there! And have a lovely weekend, too.

tartans and checks

Been working with some of my favorite tartan wools to make zip bags and this pretty peachy gingham wool to make totes. The lovely vintage hand mirror and glass bottles are from Little Byrd Vintage. I'll use the mirror at the holiday fairs this season for people trying on scarves.

Foodwise: beautiful photography and recipes at Sunday Suppers via frolic. Maybe this will make me feel a little better about losing Gourmet.

And thank you, Rebekah, for mentioning my dolls yesterday!

good-bye gourmet

So sad that Gourmet Magazine will no longer be published. I know others have been posting about it, but I had to post something, I mean, we have had a subscription to Gourmet for almost ten years and every month I have looked forward to its arrival, the beautiful photography, and the delicious recipes. I cook from it all the time, infact it's what saves us from having boring dinners. And I always read Ruth Reichl's letter from the editor, she is my favorite food writer. At least I have held on to my favorite issues and recipes for the past couple of years.

Gourmet, I will miss you so much!

niceness

Last week I had asked Rebekah of Little Byrd Vintage to let me know if she ever found any vintage clothespegs. She wrote me right back saying she actually had some she would just send me. This morning this wonderful box arrived from Portland, with not only clothespegs that are just perfect for making dolls, but also a bit of lovely pink cashmere wool, a seductive looking black skein of yarn, and this package of mini clothespegs. So awesome. Thank you, Rebekah! Your niceness is very much appreciated!

p.s. Rebekah's vintage etsy shop is not only my favorite, but also, Apartment Therapy's. I'll be posting some of my own finds from Rebekah's shop later this week too.

finished

Finished this scarf this week. I finally learned how to do the moss stitch! It will go in the shop sometime next week. I added some new dolls there today.

Just got a notice that the 2010 Satsuma Press Calendar is available for pre-order. Love it!

Wouldn't you like to go to the NY Art Book Fair at PS1 in NY this weekend?

I'm just gonna be around home this weekend hanging out with my family.

Hope your weekend is sweet.

i heart

I heart my daughter's chalkboard drawings. Happy October!