http://www.web-goddess.org/ The daily adventures of an American girl Down Under. Crafty, geeky, and occasionally ranty. en-us kris@web-goddess.org http://www.web-goddess.org/archive.php/postID/11397 Shared today on Instagram:


Wooden escalator at Wynyard. I've never seen another!

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(Number of comments: 0)]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:03 +0000 http://www.web-goddess.org/archive.php/postID/11396 Cabbage Patch Kids wigs for babies go viral - I LOVE THESE. I wonder if I can make one for my sister's new baby later this year?



(Number of comments: 0)]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:35:59 +0000 http://www.web-goddess.org/archive.php/postID/11395 Deep Fried It's It.



(Number of comments: 0)]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:56:46 +0000 http://www.web-goddess.org/archive.php/postID/11394 Knitted LoTR Scarf - That's pretty sweet!



(Number of comments: 0)]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:55:41 +0000 http://www.web-goddess.org/archive.php/postID/11393 MetaQuilter - Finished!
What a long, long eighteen months it's been! Way back at the end of 2011 I signed up for a quilting group through MetaFilter. There were 16 of us in the "adventurous" group, and every month a different person would send out fabric and instructions for making a block. Of course a lot can happen over 16 months, and four of the people ended up dropping out. The pace started to slow towards the end as well, so I finished well after the scheduled end date (and I think I'm still the first one done). Ultimately I ended up making 12 blocks (counting my own) using a lot of different techniques! Check it out...



1. Jan 2012 - Nonesuch by ocherdraco; 2. Feb 2012 - New York Beauty by katemonster; 3. Mar 2012 - Earn Your Stripes by amelioration; 4. Apr 2012 - Half Log Cabin by bayliss; 5. May 2012 - Cathedral Floral by heyforfour; 6. July 2012 - Fractured Diamond by lollusc; 7. Aug 2012 - Redwork by rumposinc; 8. Nov 2012 - November Rain by vespabelle; 9. Grandmother's Garden by ME; 10. Jan 2013 - Celtic Bias Tubes by nat; 11. Mar 2013 - Dresden Plate by medeine; 12. Cathedral Windows by artychoke

Many, many thanks to ocherdraco (aka Margaret) for setting up the group; and for everybody who saw it through to the end!



(Number of comments: 0)]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:38:06 +0000 http://www.web-goddess.org/archive.php/postID/11392 With access to free massages, arcade games and wave pools how does anyone find time to do any work at Google HQ? | Mail Online - I really shouldn't have looked. You probably shouldn't either. (But what's up with that quote from Marissa? She doesn't even work there anymore!)



(Number of comments: 0)]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:07:05 +0000 http://www.web-goddess.org/archive.php/postID/11391 Reg hack prepares to live off wondergloop Soylent - Look Snookums! It's Monkey Chow all over again.



(Number of comments: 0)]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:17:35 +0000 http://www.web-goddess.org/archive.php/postID/11390 The Elaine Benes Look Re-appears as New York Style - NYTimes.com - I've been re-watching Seinfeld lately and found myself admiring Elaine's style. I've always been a fan of the chunky, comfortable shoe, and some of hers are great. (I want those two-tone loafers!) That said, this article is kinda ridiculous and the bit about Chloe Sevigny made me laugh and laugh. OF COURSE she doesn't have a TV. *snort*



(Number of comments: 0)]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:37:22 +0000 http://www.web-goddess.org/archive.php/postID/11389 Shared today on Instagram:


Tested out my new Silpat with Maple Pecan Refrigerator Cookies!


Sous vide steak success!

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(Number of comments: 0)]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:00:03 +0000 http://www.web-goddess.org/archive.php/postID/11388 Advent of Google means we must rethink our approach to education | Education | The Observer - I get what he's driving at, but I still believe that literacy and numeracy are essential to being a good, smart human being. Yes, your phone can do math. But if you can't make change or calculate a tip without it, I will continue to think you're an idiot (no matter how well you can search Google). And hey, doesn't his entire argument assume that you will ALWAYS have access to technology? What happens if you're stranded in the mountains or a storm knocks out all the power or the zombie apocalypse comes? I'll be over here using MATH to make my shelter, and you can go "collaborate" in a cave.



(Number of comments: 1)]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:57:17 +0000 http://www.web-goddess.org/archive.php/postID/11387 Shared today on Instagram:


Teenage dream.

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(Number of comments: 0)]]> Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:00:03 +0000 http://www.web-goddess.org/archive.php/postID/11386 Shared today on Instagram:


Heliostat - up close! It's Open Day at the brewery development.

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(Number of comments: 0)]]> Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:00:03 +0000 http://www.web-goddess.org/archive.php/postID/11385 Shared today on Instagram:


Lamb roast, pumpkin purée, and Brussels sprouts. #domesticgoddess

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(Number of comments: 0)]]> Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:00:02 +0000 http://www.web-goddess.org/archive.php/postID/11384 Shared today on Instagram:


Spotted in my neighbourhood. Love the Drake! (Actually I have no idea what this sticker means.)

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(Number of comments: 0)]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:00:03 +0000 http://www.web-goddess.org/archive.php/postID/11383 before & after: refinished dresser | Design*Sponge - Bookmarking. Our new sideboard has some discolouration in a few spots, and I wonder if stripping it would help...



(Number of comments: 0)]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:53:33 +0000 http://www.web-goddess.org/archive.php/postID/11382 Experience: I've worn the same outfit as my husband for 35 years - I love them! So adorably kooky. Note to Snook: this may turn out to be us.



(Number of comments: 1)]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:38:33 +0000 http://www.web-goddess.org/archive.php/postID/11381 Chicago in crosshairs of severe weather threatening parts of Midwest - CNN.com - Yikes. Hope everybody at home stays safe!



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