Author Archives: imadeitso

illustration friday: a bit of canadiana

last friday, i sat down with the kids to watch “the sweater” on the national film board app (it’s available on their website as well). this animated short was made in 1980 and is based on a short story written … Continue reading

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lil’ retro tunic dress

i made this dress using new look pattern #6621 in a girls’ size 8. i just searched for the pattern online, and they have since reassigned it to a ladies’ blouse, so i don’t have the link to share. the … Continue reading

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weekend in a nutshell

we celebrated a very special birthday this weekend… …complete with all the sweet little moments.

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friday archive dive ~ help a curmudgeon out!

valentine’s day seems to be a very polarizing time of year. you either love it, or you don’t. i fall into the latter category mostly, but i find that lately, i’m drifting slightly towards the middle. i think having little … Continue reading

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hot off the needles: leg warmers with pattern (sort of)

just in time for birthday girl… a pair of leg warmers to use when skating… here’s how i made it. it’s just a 2×2 ribbing (knit 2, purl 2, knit 2, purl 2…), knit in the round on 4.5 mm … Continue reading

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