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Ooooo Pretty!

Posted by: J on: March 11, 2009

Knit a mohair scarf or wrap
Using one of my favorite mohair yarns, Rowan Kidsilk Haze.
(tags: knitting)

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Link love

Posted by: J on: March 10, 2009

Bulletin Board Business Card Holder Tutorial
Cute idea for displaying your business cards.
(tags: crafts)

DIY Project: Basket Drawer Unit
This looks like a fairly straightforward dresser made with baskets from Ikea.
(tags: crafts decorating)

Owls sweater
One of these days, I'll be able to knit this for myself because I'll be wearing a smaller size!
(tags: knitting)

Bounding Bunnypins
This pin is such a [...]

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Lots of links

Posted by: J on: March 7, 2009

Dinner Tonight: Jacket Potatoes with Mushroom Ragu
"Jacket potatoes are English, and have a little bit of a sense of humor. When the English are tired of just topping baked potatoes with sour cream and chives, they go bonkers. Check out some of these sites dedicated to the odd art of topping jacket potatoes"
(tags: food)

PDN's 30 [...]

Food, knitting, and libraries

Posted by: J on: March 6, 2009

  Morehouse Farm Merino     Gator Bag KnitKit                  
A cute option to the not-so-animal-friendly alligator bag. Unless you're the naked sheep.
(tags: knitting)

“Grilled” Zucchini and Cheese Canapés
Simple, yet tasty snack.
(tags: food)

Vanishing Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies
I've long been a fan of the oatmeal cookie. Add cranberries and I could fall in love!
(tags: food)

One Perfect Bite: Double [...]

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More schtuff

Posted by: J on: March 5, 2009

Freeze Frame – historic polar images
I have a strange fascination with polar regions. Maybe it's the severity and austerity of the environment.
(tags: reference education history)

diy project: window films
What a cool idea to make pretty window films. I think I'll try this with one of the windows in my office.
(tags: crafts)

Just Tweet It [...]

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Schtuff

Posted by: J on: March 4, 2009

Learning 2.0 – About
(tags: library technology web_2.0 23Things)

Knit Purl Gurl: A few signs that you may be knitting-obsessed
This is hysterical…and a bit too true!
(tags: knitting humor)

Food, facebook, and fairy lights

Posted by: J on: March 3, 2009

YouTube – symphony's Channel
This is such an exciting concept. The musicians have been chosen and will travel to New York City in April to perform a concert. What a cool way to gather outstanding musicians together.
(tags: art web_2.0 music)

Parmesan Pull-Aparts
I'm still a bit intimidated by anything with yeast, but if I keeps seeing [...]

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Socializing on the web

Posted by: J on: February 28, 2009

Top 20 social web sites
Good list of sites. There are a few I'd never heard of, but that's not surprising since I've got other things on my mind these days. I've never claimed to be a social media expert.
(tags: web web_2.0)

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More craft links

Posted by: J on: February 27, 2009

Smilemonsters: "How To" Make a Button/Badge
Simple instructions about how to make a button/badge for your website, blog, etc.
(tags: art photo blog)

March/Shamrock Freebie
Cute and simple freebie cross stitch chart.
(tags: crafts freebie)

Opera Scarf
Free PDF pattern for an openwork scarf from Blue Sky Alpacas.
(tags: knitting)

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Buttoned up

Posted by: J on: February 26, 2009

Torbay
Lovely cardigan sweater pattern with 3/4 sleeves.
(tags: knitting)

swing swing
Top down sweater with flared sleeves. 2" ease.
(tags: knitting)

diy wednesdays: door organizer
I love little things that help me stay organized and remember things I need. This door hanger/organizer is the perfect place to stick keys, mail, grocery lists, and anything else you want to remember [...]

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Upcoming

Mar. 10 - Photography Class

Mar. 11 - Quad Cities SnB

Mar. 12 - Lincoln Reenactor performance at BHE

Mar. 13 - Annual budget due

Mar. 14 - SnB trip to Galena

Mar. 16-21 - Spring Break

Mar. 16-18 - On the Front Lines library conference in Springfield

Mar. 19-22 - In Kansas

Mar. 23 - Orientation in Quad Cities

Mar. 24 - Photography Class

Mar. 26 - Spring Break for Academic Librarians workshop in Peoria

Mar. 27 - Supervisor Development in Quad Cities

Apr. 2 - Using Social Technologies in Library Instruction workshop

Apr. 6 - Weight Watchers

Apr. 6 - My birthday

Apr. 7 - Photography Class

Apr. 9-12 - In Kansas

Apr. 10 - College Closed

Apr. 12 - Easter

Apr. 13-19 - National Library Week

Apr. 13 - Weight Watchers

Apr. 14 - Photography Class

Apr. 16 - Evening Instruction Session

Apr. 17 - Information Literacy Summit

Apr. 18 - A Day of Books and Quilts at Toulon Public Library

Apr. 20 - Weight Watchers

Apr. 21 - Photography Class

Apr. 22 - Renegade Reference meeting in Bloomington

Apr. 23 - Illinois Library Day

Apr. 24 - Quarterly Supervisors Meeting

Apr. 27 - Weight Watchers

Apr. 28 - Photography Class

Apr. 29 - Supervisor Training in Quad Cities

May 5 - Photography Class

May 12 - National Library Legislative Day

May 25 - Memorial Day - College Closed

June 4 - RSA Users' Group meeting in Peoria

June 6 - SIL's birthday June 6 - Brother and SIL Anniversary

June 8 - Nancy Pearl at Bradley University

June 13 - WWKIP train trip to St. Louis

July 3 - Holiday - College Closed

July 4 - Independence Day

July 10 - Mom's Birthday

July 10-15 - ALA Annual Conference in Chicago

July 17-19 - Midwest Fiber & Folk Art Fair in Crystal Lake, IL

July 31 - 10th Anniversary

Sept. 7 - Labor Day, College closed

Oct. 6-9 - Illinois Library Association Annual Conference in Peoria

Nov. 23 - Brother's birthday

Nov. 26 - Thanksgiving Day, College closed

Nov. 27 - College Closed

Dec. 7 - MIL's birthday

Dec. 18 - DH's birthday

Dec. 25 - Christmas Day

Dec. 26 - Dad's birthday

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