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Knit 1 Weekend Part 2
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The Makers Hand show.
Makers Hand booth 2011 This weekend was the Makers Hand show weekend in Picton ON. It was a lovely looking show with all of the four dozen or so artisans chosen from the cream of the crop. I was so honoured to return. It also gave me a chance to tweak my booth before the…
Goodbye Mum
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Old Home Day!!
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