Author Archives: HappyGoth

About HappyGoth

By day, I'm a graphic designer. By night, I'm a knitter. I'm doing my part to keep Hotlanta stylish. I imagine that if you don't already understand the title of the blog, you're probably confused and perhaps slightly annoyed, but never fear - I do have a reason (and it's a good one). Having gone to hear Stephanie Pearl McPhee, and then having been inspired to blog about knitting, I found myself wondering what to call the blog. I recalled a conversation I had with Mouse and the Chicken Goddess about why it is a Bad Idea to anger knitters - this conversation was following SPM, aka the Yarn Harlot telling the assembled throng about Those Who Do Not Understand Knitting and Therefore Belittle It Much to the Chagrin of Others, or TWDNUKTBMCO, which is not the acronym she used but is the one I'm using because I forgot hers - that is, we are numerous and we all have very pointy sticks, easily transforming into an angry mob. Therefore, knitters = angry mob.

Overambitious creativity

No, really. I don’t mean this as negatively as it sounds. It’s more a statement of fact. I am my own worst enemy. In no particular order, I can do the following things: marble paper, embroider, knit, sew, paint, draw, … Continue reading

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Auction score!

I mentioned before that there was an auction house in my neighborhood that does monthly estate auctions. Last time I had my eye on a lovely rug that I was quickly outbid on. Afterward, I mentioned it to some friends, … Continue reading

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It’s on.

Did you wear yours? (As it is a bit chilly outside, I’ve got on the obligatory cardigan. Also, I managed to wear the grey sari out finally! Happy International Women’s Day, everybody.) And there’s another project in the works. Here’s … Continue reading

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Turmeric Rice

I have been making acquaintances with the woman who works at the convenience store around the corner. As part of this, and also because gas is expensive, I have been requesting special things from her, in order to try and … Continue reading

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Sari Day

Aamba posted a blog post today wherein she links to another excellent blog post and also calls for the sari-loving out there to get over the nervousness we all may have and wear a sari to work (or school or … Continue reading

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It is only Tuesday

But already this week I have accomplished much. I have: Restrung my ukulele with really fancy new Aquila strings, using only the power of my fingers and the internet (oh, internet, I love you so). Ridden a bike with my … Continue reading

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Auctions

And other things. But first, auctions. Specifically, the auction that WH and I attended last Friday, wherein we had much fun and came away with some pretty neat stuff, acquired very cheaply. Behold: A carved wooden elephant, complete with howdah … Continue reading

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Critical mass! (Not the bike kind.)

Look at this beautiful uke. JUST LOOK AT IT. And then BEHOLD THIS THING: (Sorry Twitter/FB folks; I’m reusing photos because it is midnight and I am lazy.) I think I may have too many hobbies. No, really. Remember how … Continue reading

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Superman

[Image from here.] Last night while working on a crazy embroidery project (note: I have never actually completed an embroidery project, so this is kind of a leap), I watched some old Superman cartoons on Netflix. I never really realized … Continue reading

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Papers!

While this may look like yet another hobby it is, in fact, ancillary to one of my main hobbies, which is medieval islamic bookbinding (hey – I do have some normal hobbies, like knitting and comic books). I’ve been working … Continue reading

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