Monthly Archives: August 2011

Thursdays Painting Class!

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

Last Thursday Painting Class was great fun!  We got to play with dyes and try out some new colour combinations.  I got see how others approach their work and learned more about colours and dry brushing from Eileen.  Eileen actually … Continue reading →

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Pride

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

We all take pride in something, whether it is our work, our achievements, our family or all of these.  I think that I must be quite prideful right now – I have had a banner year!  I had better be … Continue reading →

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Tidal Pools and Knitting

Posted on August 28, 2011 by

Yesterday was Mad About Ewe Second Annual Picknit.  It was at Neck Point Park, one of my favorite places! It was a wonderful day.  What made it even better for me was the inspiration on the beach. We arrived for … Continue reading →

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Red Letter Day!

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

Did you know that a “Red Letter” day was any day of special significance – according to Wikipedia.  It comes from Medieval calendars where all special days were marked with a Red Letter.  Today is such a day! Thank heavens … Continue reading →

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Leaf and Point Trio – Painting!

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

From undyed projects to painted garments – each colour builds on the ones before! Happy Viewing Lynette

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It was Product Testing! – Really!

Posted on August 21, 2011 by

Yesterday and today – whirlwinds of activity!  And the missing piece from the Baklava was truly a necessary part of the process!  What if it hadn’t worked, after all, it has been a few years since I made it!  LOL!! … Continue reading →

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Time and Relativity!

Posted on August 20, 2011 by

As you know time is relative – as you get older it goes faster and you have less of it.  I read somewhere an explanation of this phenomenon.  It goes something like this; When you are young a year is … Continue reading →

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Gorgeous Morning – Yesterday at Maffeo Sutton Park

Posted on August 14, 2011 by

Yesterday morning around 7:00am my husband and I were wandering leisurely around Maffeo Sutton Park.  The sun was just over the horizon and the water was calm and beautiful.  Right now the park is hosting an Art Show – the pieces … Continue reading →

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On the Topic of Socks!

Posted on August 13, 2011 by

I need a new pair of socks.  In the last four months 1 sock each of 4 pairs of socks has worn through!  These were all older socks, one pair was nine years old, one of the first 4-ply socks I … Continue reading →

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Purple is a Neutral……Really!

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

You may have picked up on the fact that purple is one of my favorite colours.  It, like black, is a staple of my wardrobe and I consider it a neutral, really.  Depending on the tone purple goes with greens and … Continue reading →

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