Craftea: Cuppa Quilt
As I was browsing Pinterest the other day I came upon this quilt tutorial. I can’t sew to save my life, but if you can, you could quilt yourself a cuppa! Or, if a full quilt seems daunting, perhaps a small mug rug?
The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 32, Hanging with Liz
Welcome back to Episode 32 and welcome to new viewers. Today I traveled up to Highland, KS to hang out with Liz (from Tempe) who is home visiting her family. We chat about tea, and china, and knitting! It’s a little longer than usual, and since I was traveling the sound and video aren’t… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 32, Hanging with Liz
Universi-tea: For All the Tea in China
Last week I read an interesting article in the Tea Tuesdays section of The Salt entitled “The Scottish Spy Who Stole China’s Tea Empire.” The post was primarily about a book: For All the Tea in China by Sarah Rose. The book tells the tale of Robert Fortune, a man from humble Scottish beginnings, who… Continue reading Universi-tea: For All the Tea in China
Drink Me: Harney & Sons, Raspberry
Another flavor I received in my last order from Harney & Sons is Raspberry Herbal. From the website, the tisane is a mixture of rosehips, hibiscus, raspberry leaves and natural and artificial raspberry flavors. All of my favorite things! It is available in a variety of sizes: sample for $2.00, 4oz for $7.00, 8oz for $13.00… Continue reading Drink Me: Harney & Sons, Raspberry
The Knits: Leftovers Cowl
Last year I decided I wanted to knit a massive scarf, with a ton of different colorwork motifs, using scraps and leftovers from all the sock yarns I have used over the years. With a little help from a few friends for some extra colors, I gathered my yarns together and started the Leftovers Cowl… Continue reading The Knits: Leftovers Cowl
The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 31, Leftover’d
Welcome back to Episode 31 and welcome to new viewers. Today I talk about my finished objects (and empty needles) and announce the winner of the 400-subscriber giveaway! Please come and join the Ravelry group. The Hat-a-long is in full swing! You can also find me on Ravelry as Fluffyk, Twitter and Instagram as Fluffykira,… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 31, Leftover’d
Drink Me: Harney & Sons, Apple Cinnamon
Today I decided to sample the Apple Cinnamon blend from my recent Harney & Sons order. From the website, the blend contains black tea with apple and cinnamon spice. It’s available in a variety of sizes: sample for $2.00, 4oz for $7.50 and 1lb for $21.50. When I first opened the packet I smelled dried… Continue reading Drink Me: Harney & Sons, Apple Cinnamon
Mrs. Wilson’s Knitting Circle, Part II
This past Saturday I attended another gathering of Mrs. Wilson’s Knitting Circle at the National World War I Museum. You may remember I attended the inaugural event in February. This time we discussed the role music played in World War I. We discussed the anti-war politics of music before we entered the war (with songs like “I… Continue reading Mrs. Wilson’s Knitting Circle, Part II
The Corner of Knitting & Tea: Episode 30, Giveaway!
Welcome back to Episode 30 and welcome to new viewers. Today I’m podcasting in a slightly different location. I’ve got a finished hat to show you, as well as several other projects. I hit a milestone this week – 400 subscribers on YouTube. I’m giving away a braid of Southern Cross Fibre Falkland in the… Continue reading The Corner of Knitting & Tea: Episode 30, Giveaway!
Craf-tea: The Big Bang
In our house The Big Bang Theory is a don’t miss half hour each week. So I was charmed by this tutorial to make yourself a set of Big Bang mugs.