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Bang It Out '21

Celebrate the shortest month of the year with a challenge to start & finish a decent sized project in four weeks!  Modern Daily Knitting began organizing this in 2016 by encouraging the knitting of a specific sweater. We've participated enthusiastically since opening the shop and encourage you to also. We've got options for sweaters listed below. This year the Modern Daily gals have dug into their archives and suggest the Kiki Mariko Rug as their official Bang It Out project and we're so on board with this idea that we brought in some Lamb's Pride Bulky. Pick ten colors and...
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Collective Memories I

If you're a regular reader of our weekly emails, you've probably noticed our random questions at the very end of each one. Those generally get sent to the group on the morning the email goes out and can generate some group text chatter. The one that created the most in December was "What was your favorite toy?" We're here to expound on that . . . Ashley's was Lite Brite. Becky's was Barbie; "We made extra clothes out of Kleenex and tin foil." Connie's was a ballerina doll that she still has in safekeeping at her aunt's home in Butte....
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We Like Nuts Spicy or Sweet

SUE'S FAVORITE SPICED PECANS Quick to make and a great gift! Be sure to give these plenty of tossing and drying room. Preheat oven to 325 F. Combine the following spices in a small bowl & set aside ~~ 1/2 teaspoon:  ground cumin, chili powder, curry powder, & garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon:  cayenne pepper, ground ginger, ground cinnamon Heat 2 T olive oil in a skillet over low heat. Add spices and stir well. Simmer 3-4 minutes to mellow the flavors. Place 2 cups shelled pecan halves in mixing bowl, add spice mixture, and toss well. Spread nuts in a single...
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Late Autumn 2020 UK Stay

At the end of October and early November, another two week bit of Sue's life was had at No. 33 (our Lincolnshire home), which becomes more dear to me each time I'm there (of course, maybe this is the function of that old absence-makes-the-heart-grow-fonder thing . . .)  It was another visit that did not include weekend overnight excursions elswhwere, so the neighborhood walking loops have become pretty familiar.   Many walks happened in the dark as daylight hours rapidly shrink; favorite cottages and homes are equally as charming at night as they are in the day. Waltham evening walk ~...
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Who likes presents?

We do!!! And that's why we're starting an every-other-month subscription box in 2021. We're probably on the late side to this trend; there are a lot to choose from to feed your yarn love. We have the details set out here but thought you might be interested in more info about our "On the Rocks Box". First off, we only chose the name because it goes with our Bar Theme and it's a catchy rhyme. You will not be receiving liquor with your yarn. (But you might receive a fun cocktail recipe in a box or two.....)  We've got box...
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