spring market

2013  TESTy Spring Market

My next event is on June 1st at918 bathurst centre with the Toronto ETSY Street Team. Mark your calenders! It’s going to be fun!

More to come…

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lessons

knit_class1My first kids knit class was a huge success! I had such a great time showing this group of girls my love of wool and knits! We made bows that we turned into hair clips! Great fun, stylish and super pretty!

knit_class2If you’re interested in a class, follow me, or keep checking Tea with Gladys‘ web site for more info!

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collaborations

Just as it happens in the music industry, when two singers come together to create a song, it happens in crafts, too. I’m super excited about some upcoming new projects this spring, including a fun collaboration with Handmades by Rovena, whom I met at last year’s Handmade Market.

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I’m a big paper goods fan. I love notebooks, pretty cards and unique stationary. So, naturally a combination of wool + paper would spark my interest, right? Rovena and I spent a morning crafting up some cool cards that combined both of our skills.

Some of our work in progress…

collabo3 collabo1I can’t wait to show you the final product of our collaboration!

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handspun

handspun fiber love

I broke out my spindle from the closet this past weekend and tried to refresh my novice spinning techniques. The result, a small skein of hundspun merino and silk yarn.

It’s only about 10 metres of yarn, and I’m still practicing so there’s a few more tightly wound strands in the mix. But I love the cotton candy pink colour and the softness of merino and silk blend.

What do you think?
Do you spin? Any tips for a beginner?

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{weekending} easter

easter1Easter came a little earlier this year to our house.

An egg hunt, egg decorating and Easter colouring action this weekend, with family. easter5 easter2 easter3How will you spend your Easter weekend?

xoxo
Happy Easter!

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{shop} end of winter sale

winter_saleWe’re ready for spring weather and spring knits! So to make room at my stall at the Arts Market, starting tomorrow (Sunday, March 24) winter woolies will be on sale! This includes all in-stock cowls, hats and headbands. Look for some incredible $20 goodies, too, in my sale basket!

If you want a head start, go online and save 25% off your purchase now!

Who’s ready for spring?!

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on the class front

knittingworkshopI’m super excited to announce that I’ll be teaching two workshops at the charming Tea with Gladys art studio next month! This time, there’s a class for adults and a class for the little ones.

I can’t wait. I love Darcy’s shop – it’s the perfect combination of vintage charm, crafty goodness and utter cuteness! Stop by if you’re in the area (114 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville, Ontario) and see for yourself! I guarantee you’ll leave with something you’ll love!

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