When I first took up crochet I didn't have any stitch markers, I didn't even know stitch markers existed. It wasn't long before I knew about them and I learnt the value of using stitch markers, aka stitch savers. That first frustrating experience of when a project accidentally unravels because there's nothing holding onto the stitch to stop it coming undone or your crochet circle grows in ways it isn't supposed to and the worth of this tiny tool became obvious very quickly. But there are so many styles of stitch marker to choose from, locking, circle, coil-less, plastic, safety pins, thread, 3D printed... does it really make a difference which one you use? Is it just how pretty they are? I walk you through a dozen different stitch markers from items you have lying around your home to the fancy artisan styles. I share with you what features to look for and those that don't really hold up to the task.
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What beautiful birds - and great photos.
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely photos, it is like a little insight into their private lives.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, you get amazing detail and so close up
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I almost hate to ask this, Stella. Do people eat them? We eat squabs, I just don't know if the word has the same meaning here.
ReplyDeleteAccording to wikipedia: 'In culinary terminology, squab is a young domestic pigeon, typically under four weeks old, or its meat. The meat is widely described as tasting like dark chicken.'
DeleteI would assume that pigeon destined for the food table are appropriately farmed in sustainable ways.
These are young laughing doves and although the term dove and pigeon are often used interchangeably they are different. They both belong to the same family, Columbidae of which there are over 300 species. The young of the Coumbidae family are called squabs.
This particular species would not be found on your dinner table.
Lovely birds!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, I love how the photos are slightly obscured, it really adds depth to the shot #MySundayPhoto
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