Monthly Archives: July 2011

Long Weekend Ahead!

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

Here in B.C. we are looking at a long weekend!  Three days of no work and no plans.  Well sort of no plans – I would like to finish the knitting of Painted Butterflies and then paint it!  That would … Continue reading →

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Art Gallery Opening for Cozies!

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

Today is another “new” experience for me.  Two of my Cozies will be on display at an Art Exhibit in Squamish. The opening is tonight. The Sqamish Arts Council Gallery will be having an exhibit that runs for the next three … Continue reading →

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Edging Into Boredom – knitting an edging!

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

Why is it that the most important part of a project can also be the most boring?  For example; stringing the beads that will add the “WOW” factor to your project; swatching your yarn to make sure that you have … Continue reading →

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Hummingbirds, Butterflies and Cockle Shells

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

I spent a little time on Saturday watching a little Hummingbird working industriously gathering the sugar from some flowers outside my window.  Her wings were moving so quickly they were just a blur.  I did not want to disturb her at … Continue reading →

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Thinking Ahead

Posted on July 21, 2011 by

As much as I am enjoying my current project – Painted Butterflies – my mind is already jumping ahead to the next painting project. Butterflies should be done this weekend.  I’m halfway through loading the beads onto the yarn for … Continue reading →

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It’s What I do!

Posted on July 19, 2011 by

Knitting, I mean!  Lately I have been asked how I create my knitting, where do my idea’s come from and how do I think up the things I have.  It is what I do.  It is really no different from … Continue reading →

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I’ve Lost a Tea-cozy

Posted on July 15, 2011 by

A while ago I broke a tea-pot.  I had had it a long time (30 years) and it did not owe me anything.  It was one of those tea-pots with an overhead handle and I had made a cozy for it, … Continue reading →

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Everything Old is New Again!

Posted on July 10, 2011 by

This week I unearthed a tea-cozy that I had knit a few years ago.  I put it away because I wasn’t happy with it.  I didn’t like the colours I think. I’ve pulled it out of hiding and looked at … Continue reading →

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Photo Shoot Fun!!

Posted on July 3, 2011 by

Amanda and I were playing in Mill Stream Park this Morning.  Taking some new pictures for some patterns under construction. Hope that you enjoy the pictures!! Which ones do you like? Happy Knitting Lynette

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Afternoon Tea

Posted on July 2, 2011 by

Yesterday was Canada Day – the first day of July and the first day I was able to knit outside!  And I still needed a shawl and wool socks with my shorts and T-shirt!  What is with this summer? The … Continue reading →

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