Such a long time since my last post! The business of autumn has kept me busy: wrapping up, nesting, organising my work a little in expectation of hibernation. Really very little crafting going on, and my Cobweb shrug is lagging behind (it’s not as if I have a rapidly approaching deadline!) I have this long and complicated trip to plan – I wake up worried thinking I’ll forget something crucial.

I’m entering into hoarding mode, squirrelling away supplies – material, intellectual and inspirational – to dip into in the coming months. Some of these are obscure, others are unashamedly covetous.

Lovely stuff:

• Slip ‘n Slide Passport case, from Etsy. (Too late to get this now, but how I want it!)
• Beautiful amber jewellery by Ruth Sørensen. (Click on smykker)
• Punta del Este laceweigh linen yarn. (I absolutely covet this, especially this colour)
• Nikon D300, or similar. (The very first thing I will buy when I win the lottery)
• Penguin book Donkey, or do I mean the Bookinist book-chair?

Inspiration:

• Shetland Lace Patterned Faroese Shawl (on Ravelry). So graceful – wish I could find the pattern.
• The new look Design*Sponge, and the enduring cool of Modish.
• Delicious-looking food prepared here, and here, and here.
• Quilts and photographs at Quilt Otaku.
• Wading birds at While She Naps.
• Stunning photos of smashing porcelain by Martin Klimas.