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Monthly Archives: September 2011
a second taste
I’m excited to attend my second Knitty Roundtable yarn tasting lab event again tomorrow night! I feel really lucky that these events take place right in my city! Continue reading
playtime pictures: doily adventures
K likes to pull things out of my fabric, yarn and craft storage baskets and play with them. Most the time I find lengths of yarn, felt pieces and fabric or doilies among her dolls and toys. But they all have a role. Continue reading
weekending
First weekend of Fall always brings me back to wool. I’ve been spending most evenings these days thinking of new patterns and colours for my designs, and stocking up on inventory for one or two upcoming Christmas shows this year. Continue reading
i heart fridays: owls
Since L’s owl-themed first birthday party, I’ve had a slight obsession with owls. I love owl decor items. I’m seriously thinking about a few choice owl decor items for L’s bedroom, when the time comes to move her out of the nursery. And this knit owl is definitely going to be a part of it! Continue reading
fo: shawl collared cowl
Pattern: Shawl Collared Cowl by Alana Dakos
Yarn: Misti Alpaca Chunky Solids in earth brown
No mods. One size. Continue reading
weekending
A weekend of nothing but lazying around with the kids, eating dim sum, and a little knitting and hanging around outdoors. Good. easy. fun. Continue reading
happy
We love packages around here. K especially, takes delight in opening all mail and packages if given the opportunity. This much anticipated package arrived on Friday. I waited until this afternoon to open it with K. Continue reading
my fair stash
Here’s a look at what I walked away with from the fair this weekend…starting from the top left: Continue reading
weekending: at the knitters’ fair
Fiber fondling at the Knitters’ Fair was a delight. It was a morning to myself (hubby entertained the kiddos at home) shopping, talking and being inspired by yarn and fiber goodness. Continue reading
finally spun
Over a year ago, I tried to spin my own yarn…remember this? Continue reading
