yarn cakes

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

I set up the swift on the weekend and wound up these babies.

The first is for another cowl like this one. The second for a pair of extra long fingerless gloves. Both for a friend — one that truly appreciates hand knit. The best kind, right?

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label it

Posted on April 29, 2012 by

I get asked often about where I get my lovely labels for my hand knits. During the show, there were lots of compliments.

I ordered them online, on Etsy of course, from Remember Wynn. My logo was laser-etched on soft ultra suede fabric. I love the softness of them; they’re the perfect shape, size and colour. I even love the tiny holes for adding the stitching.

Don’t they just complete the project? I love the final touch of stitching on my very own label on my handmade piece.

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vintage finds: little one

Posted on April 28, 2012 by

I popped into a Church rummage sale this morning and picked up this darling little wooden chair. It’s perfect display piece to add to my craft show roaster next time, don’t you think?

Though L quickly claimed it as hers as soon as I walked into the house with it and immediately proceeded to use it for her stuffed animals. Hum…maybe it won’t be for the shows after-all.

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show talk

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

Last weekend I tried my first spring show. I met some really great people, and it was fun. Thanks to my friends who stopped by to visit and bring me food!

I enjoyed the challenge of coming up with a few items, like knit hair clips and hair bands and mug cozies, that I think would work year-round and craft show buyers.  These will end up in the shop over the next couple of weeks, I think. Also complementing the cowls and fingerless gloves that I, personally wear all the time, in these sometimes-cool-sometimes-warm Spring months.

I also enjoyed putting together my booth display. I really wanted to create a warm, homey and vintage-inspired presence with my space. I re-used bed linens for my table covers and old suitcases to carry my items to the show and then used them as display pieces. I used items from around my house, like K’s art easel for signage. I really felt it was my best display design I’ve put together thus far.

And although the show had a lot of lookers and few buyers, I learned a lot that will help me for future exhibits. Lots of learning for sure!

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pure love

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

A short while ago I was contacted by Ella about using my Elf hats in an upcoming photo shoot with twin babies. I was thrilled and honoured, to say the least. She captured pure love in these amazing photos that I get the privilege to share with you on my site and my shop.

I feel blessed to have met Ella, a talented photographer, graphic designer, blogger, nature lover, and mother to a beautiful daughter about the same age as my K.

Babies + handknits — don’t they just make you smile!

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happy friday!

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

I cut my hair and added red highlights today! I’m in love with the colour. A little perk for me just before the BIG DAY!

Spent the rest of the day getting organized for the show, as well. Things like going to the bank to get change, packing everything up so it’s ready for the car tonight. Countdown is over!

xoxo
Happy Friday, friends!

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weekending

Posted on April 15, 2012 by

My brother purchased an SLR this weekend and we played around with it. I really noticed the difference in the quality of the pictures compared to my point and shoot.

This little girl is fierce with her emotions. Loud and angry or bursting with joy — there’s no in between with this one. It’s a good thing I was on her good side today — she gives the best, biggest with her eyes squeezed shut, kisses ever. Sweetest. Thing. Ever.

These days, I’m really sweet on all things crochet. Sharing my yarn and hooky love with these inspiring links:

:: like Danielle’s vintage inspired bedspread — love the muted colours and flowery pattern.
:: and Lisa’s duo-tone bracelet tutorial made with yarn — I gotta make this!
:: or this fun idea to add crochet edging to a tea towel!
:: and finally this colourful burst of blooms has me inspired to really pick up hook and get back at learning how to do this wonderful skill properly.

I’ve tried to teach myself a few times. Maybe after the show, when I have some down time, I’ll take a class and learn properly. Yes. That’s exactly what I’ll do.

How about you? Have you got any plans or yearnings to learn a new skills or hobby? Do tell me!

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