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It's spring, and the days are getting lighter all the time. I know life is getting colder, and harder, in many other places in the world. I hope this finds you well, dear reader.

I'm doing my usual spring thing, which is to find blossoms, petals and leaves in my embroidery work without realising it… there's something subliminal happening in Wellington at this time of the year, I think.

Above you can see some photos of things I've been working on lately: some embroidery (the stitching is finished but the making-up-into-project-bags is on hold for a bit) and a cardigan I've been knitting.

I'm using the Reunion pattern by Brienne Moody for the cardigan, which is a simple raglan shape and slightly cropped body. I'm making mine with a bit more ease than suggested in the pattern, and I think it's going to be very cosy! More details on my Ravelry page here.

In book news, I'm just finishing a novel called This Happy by Niamh Campbell, which I think has gorgeous style, and a memoir by a poet who grew up on a tobacco farm near Motueka in NZ's South Island: A Fish in the Swim of the World by Ben Brown.

I'd love to hear what you're ready, and what you're making, if you fancy leaving a comment below? 

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Here are two songs I'm listening to through the headphones these days:  Woman, by Cat Power

… and a bit of Perfume Genius.

See you again soon!

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9 responses to “more plants + stitches”

  1. Mary Gordon Avatar
    Mary Gordon

    Lovely signs of spring!
    I’ve just finished “How to walk a dog” by Mike White, which is a delightful story of the people and dogs met at a local NZ dog park. Sensitive, kind and funny.
    I’m knitting “Wavecrest” by Libby Johnson, for me :), with nep wool from miro yarns, in similar colours to that shown on the pattern. Feeling very accomplished having completed the colourwork on the yoke.

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  2. Sally Haig Avatar
    Sally Haig

    Always lovely to see what you are working on, Melissa. Wish we could be there with you. I’d just finished Jonathan Bate’s Unauthorised Life of Ted Hughes – a massive tome and am now relaxing with Elena Ferrante’s The Lying Life of Adults set, like most of her novels, in Naples.
    Love to all
    Sally

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  3. CK Avatar
    CK

    I’m re-reading Simple Topics in Calamity Physics by Marisa Pessl in audiobook while I knit a bell sleeved cozy cardigan for my teen daughter. I always love seeing and hearing what you are up to!

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  4. CK Avatar
    CK

    *Oops! “Special Topics in Calamity Physics”

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  5. Alison Avatar
    Alison

    I am not reading anything of note at the moment, however, i am enjoying my two tubs of tulips and see that my tarragon has sent up lots of new shoots. On the sewing front I am hand piecing a Kansas dugout quilt in 1930’s fabrics, some are genuine feedsack pieces from that era. At the same time I am prepping applique for a Gay Garden quilt designed by Marie Webster in 1929. The old quilt designs were so elegant.

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  6. Rose Avatar
    Rose

    I’ve just finished Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, which I really enjoyed. Also trying to make a quilt for my youngest daughter’s birthday in December

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  7. tinyhappy Avatar

    Hi Rose,
    That book’s on my reading list too 🙂 Good luck with the quilt!
    M

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  8. Sean Lennon Avatar

    Very subtle embroidery work and will look very good on the sweater.

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  9. Threads and Arts Avatar

    That is looking unique. I am also working on a new embroidery design idea for my winter wear.

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