We've just marked Waitangi Day here in Aotearoa NZ - the commemoration of the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. An aspirational and deeply meaningful document to us here, at the moment its principles are being questioned by our new coalition government, and so it seems more important than ever to stand up for it. My own small protest was the embroidery you see in the first picture above.
I love this new waiata/music video from my friend and workmate who is part of Grove Roots - the artwork tells a story through sand! And here's a beautiful print you can download for your wall, if you like.
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In knitting news, I'm sharing my finished Kaisla top - the one I wrote about in my previous post. This was a lovely project to work on over the summer break, and I've been enjoying wearing it over the last few weeks. The Papyrus yarn, a blend of cotton and silk, is my new favourite thing to knit with. I recommend it if you're looking for a warmer-weather garment to make. You can find my project notes for this top here on Ravelry.
And what's the point of a post if it doesn't include some seasonal flowers (aren't those blue hydrangeas a dream?) and baking. I tried a new recipe I found on Radio NZ for cheese scones as part of my ongoing 'research' for Good Bitches Baking, which has started back up for the year. I like to have quick and easy recipes on hand for when I have to make something in a hurry to drop off before work, and these will be added to the queue this year. They are much lighter than my usual scones which veer on the buttery, substantial side of the scone spectrum. Controversially, for a classic NZ scone, these have eggs but no butter. The result is a savoury snack that's closer to a muffin or even a cheese puff. But no less delicious of course.
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