Back in Time
We’re probably all going through stuff in our homes or studios as we have time not doing shows or travelling to meetings etc. I know I’m digging in corners and cupboards to see what’s there that I either don’t need Read More …
Category: Handknitting
Busy Christmas Season 2015
Sheesh! It’s been a busy time this December….and there’s a tiny spanner in the works…my foot!With arthritic big toes needing work I had my right one worked on in 2008 by Dr. Mark Harrison at Hotel Dieu Hospital here in Read More …
Mesh & Knitted Treats
These two things came about because of Christmas … the first beforehand and the second was a little gift from my niece. I wanted to make some felted soaps as Christmas gifts and needed some mesh for the process. A Read More …
Winter Sun and Fun
Finally some warmer weather! Stepping from my front door to my studio door the other day I actually though ‘oh how warm it is’…. I guess minus 1 Celsius is warm after weeks of minus what seems like a squillion!!!!! Read More …
A Shiny New Year
Happy New Year everyone. We had a white Christmas and lots of snow shovelling, good exercise and lovely weather to be out and see neighbours after the holidays…..also time to keep knitting and create warm things to bolster us in Read More …
PEI Seminar Trip – Day 2
Well, I got lost in Bangor but I then ‘dyed’ and went to heaven! This sign was outside a building for children’s art and activities….it is so fun, the classes must be super!…there’s a violin on the other side! Anyway, Read More …
‘Dare To Wear Love’ Fashion
I accompanied my friend Anne Woodall of Knit Traders wool shop to Toronto yesterday for a Pro Knitters meeting (great by the way…I’ll post about that later) and while she lunched with her offspring I did my fave thing …. Read More …
Knitting Work Frenzy
As most of you must know…it’s show season! After returning from Chicago in October I got ready for the Maker’s Hand in Picton at the beginning of November then Signatures show – in it’s new location – the Ottawa Convention Read More …
Habu Textiles Trunk Show & New Shoes.
Well, I’m back from my UK trip which was a huge family gathering so no time to explore any yarn shops…even though my cousin had one she wanted to take me to…..next time! On my return, however I received an Read More …
Stix and Stones
You MUST, MUST visit this wonderful store in North Bay! It’s like a few yarn store I’ve visited in my travels, the one I hit in Washington DC, Rose Haven Farms in Picton and a few more…. the choice of Read More …