Monthly Archives: September 2014
Slowly, but steady
a stitch every now and then…. and I have finished the back (or the front, that is…depending on the finished parts, I will decide which I prefer to wear on which side) of my sweater. I really enjoy working with … Continue reading
Multi-tasking and knitting?
I always found myself to be able to do some multi-tasking, like talking to someone on the phone while cooking, or listening to the radio while ironing….although: is that proper multi-tasking? Isn’t it more like duo-tasking?? Anyway, I never could … Continue reading
The smell of cake
Are there any more mouth-watering smells than that of freshly baked cake or cookies? One of my favorite recipes is this fool-proof, quick and easy to whisk up cake with crumbles: 250g butter, molten 375g flour 175g sugar You just … Continue reading
Once upon a time…
…there was a girl with the idea of knitting herself a light, airy summer cardigan. She stumbled across a pattern, went off and bought some wool (without too much thinking – what I am going to do with this bloody … Continue reading
Exciting news
Ok, now it’s official: I am an online-shop owner! If you kindly take a look at dawanda.de and browse for Tea, Art and Needlework, you will find my artwork there. Let’s see how long it’ll take (if ever…!) until I … Continue reading
Look, what I’ve got!
Hello, hello, after enjoying the most beautiful late summer sunday down by the lake with lovely company and a picnic, look, what I found during a spontaneous stroll around the flea market: A shiny little japanese style teapot. Very happy … Continue reading
A new city….the search for tea
It’s been just a couple of weeks since I moved to Switzerland and despite my sufficient supply of tea (well, it depends who you ask. I don’t think it’s sufficient. Others might think it’s too much to drink.), I was … Continue reading
A work in progress
I started a massive stitching project last week, trying to make use of the awful cold weather we’ve had. Browsing the internet, I stumbled across this lovely, old-fashioned pattern (www.goodlife2go.com/2012/07/free-cross-stitch-pattern-summer-lane.html) and thought I’d give it a go. Turns out, as … Continue reading
Tea, Art and Needlework 