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Scubathulhu

12/20/201012/22/2010 Emilie GiustozziLeave a comment

Scubathulhu was a gift for our scuba instructor.  He has his own wet suit, tank, and regulator.  Sure, he's a sea monster.  But if he blends in with the divers, it's easier to nibble on their souls.

Not as difficult as expected…

12/10/201012/10/2010 Emilie GiustozziLeave a comment

So I've been using the magic of the intertubes to learn how to knit.  It's a much better idea than trying to learn from books.  The Knit Witch's videos are pretty awesome.  I haven't actually succeeded in making anything yet.  I've just been practicing the long-tail cast on and the first row of rib stitch. … Continue reading Not as difficult as expected… →

Work with No Ego

12/09/201012/22/2010 Emilie GiustozziLeave a comment

One of the biggest lessons I've learned in the past year is that I have to detach my emotional fulfillment from my work (both actual work and school work).  Yes, I need to be interested in what I do, but I cannot tie my self worth to the success or failure of a particular project. … Continue reading Work with No Ego →

Knitters gonna knit…

12/07/201012/22/2010 Emilie GiustozziLeave a comment

So my Great Grandma, Thelma Edyth, taught me to crochet when I was four.  I've always enjoyed it, but for years I was bound to square objects.  Afghans, scarves, rectangular purses.  When I get stressed, I start crocheting.  Recently, I've started using actually patterns for the first time, and the results have been lovely.  I… Continue reading Knitters gonna knit… →

Why I must learn to felt…

12/06/2010 Emilie GiustozziLeave a comment

  Japanese artist Hine Mizushima's most awesome felt winter wreath.  I love this kind of whimsy, especially the use of button details.

A Start

12/06/201012/06/2010 Emilie GiustozziLeave a comment

In the past, I've considered blogs to be a vehicle in the journey towards becoming a writer.  Tonight I realized that it has been years since I was an actual English major.  Now, I am just a person with an English degree, still rolled up in my junk closet.  With a new perspective from my… Continue reading A Start →

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