julie kundhi

thank you orchids

jkundhi — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:39:49 +0000

These flowers are on their way to school today. They’re so pretty, it’s hard to part with them. I may have to buy some for myself.

Summer vacation starts in one hour!

crochet gift card sleeve update

jkundhi — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:35:17 +0000

I loved how the sock yarn sleeve turned out. For my second try, I picked a yarn with lots of thick and thin weights. Not sure if I’m liking it as much. I’m going to try one more in worsted weight and then post the formula.

I wish I had taken a picture [...]

no soccer knitting today

jkundhi — Sun, 19 May 2013 21:42:44 +0000

Any diehards out there who can knit while holding an umbrella? I gave up when the rain started. At least the girls will stay cool.

I’m almost finished my Honey Cowl — just in time for summer vacation.

playing around with crochet gift card sleeves

jkundhi — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:52:05 +0000

Last year I sewed a bunch of sleeves and wallets to give with gift cards. Since my sewing machine is still collecting dust, I decided this year to work on a crochet version.

I found a lot of cute patterns on Ravelry, both crochet and knit, but the ones I liked [...]

getting ready for summer

jkundhi — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:33:59 +0000

There are only five days left of school. I can’t believe it. The snow earlier this month has really thrown me off. After keeping my little plants inside for over a week because of freezing temps, all the sudden it’s in the 90s and they need to go in the ground! Well, sort of. I’m [...]

some thoughts on being brave

jkundhi — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:45:35 +0000

Update since I began writing this: yesterday Disney quietly pulled Merchandise Merida from its website, replacing her with the original Movie Merida. Do I dare have hope that Disney can be brave?

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Last Saturday, Disney crowned Merida its 11th official princess. She received quite the makeover for this special [...]

just another beautiful sunset

jkundhi — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:57:55 +0000

I captured this moment on the way home from Omaha yesterday. I love how the landscape is so wide and open as you travel that stretch of I-80. Trees and buildings silhouetted by a setting sun just make it even more beautiful.

this moment: duplo flowers

jkundhi — Sat, 11 May 2013 02:52:48 +0000

This Moment is a Friday ritual inspired by Amanda Soule.

refashioning and thrifting doesn’t take away my guilt

jkundhi — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:27:34 +0000

I can’t stop thinking about the photograph taken by Taslima Akhter of a man and woman embracing each other in the ruins of Rana Plaza.

The gold bangle on her arm.
Her bright pink and orange sari covered in concrete dust.
An embroidered flower on her sleeve.
The way his arms [...]

new scarf. I was bored.

jkundhi — Tue, 07 May 2013 02:28:48 +0000

Last Saturday night my daughter was in bed by 8 pm. My husband was asleep by 8:30. I was bored. I pulled up some concerts on YouTube and started jammin’ out.

Even though Honey Cowl isn’t finished, I wanted to do something with yarn. Something new. Something with a hook.

I [...]