Category Archives: Painting with dyes

Crystalline

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

    Yesterday I painted Crystalline.  It is taking longer to dry than expected and is still on the floor downstairs.  It is quite cool right now and there is no heat downstairs – so longer should be expected! It … Continue reading →

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Sunshine

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

Yesterday evening the sun illuminated the flowers in the backyard. My backyard is usually shaded, especially on one side.  But there is a small window of sunlight in the evening – just around 7:00pm right now.  The sun pours into … Continue reading →

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How much……

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

……. Can one weekend hold? Not only was the most beautiful May weekend ever, think summer weather with clear blue skies and warm temperatures.  It may have been the busiest weekend ever for me! The weekend was Bookended by a wonderful mix … Continue reading →

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And Miles to Knit

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

……Before I finish! I have written about edgings before.  They are the finish that turns a shawl into a work of art – or the start that lets the “look”!  They also can take as long or longer than the … Continue reading →

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“Monday Monday”

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

“It was all I hoped it would be!” Because of the Retreat, I had Monday off.  I spent it knitting, walking and lazing around.  I argued with the computer and my Mad About Ewe Blog Posting – after I wrote … Continue reading →

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“From Your Valentine”

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

According to CKNW this morning the legend of Valentine’s - abbreviated - started with a Roman Doctor writing his last missive to a woman he had healed.  His name was Valentinus and he ended the note ”from your Valentine”; and a whole day of remembrance and celebration was … Continue reading →

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It’s Official

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

Whoo Hoo! I’ll be teaching at the Vancouver Island Fibre Fest!  I can hardly wait! The class will be knitting and then painting the Leaf and Point Scarf.  Look here for the class description.  Hope to see you there! Happy … Continue reading →

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A Little Colour for a Grey Day!

Posted on January 30, 2013 by

Some pictures from the past to brighten up your day! The scarf is from the Leaf and Point Trio, one of my handpainted pieces. Have a great Day.  Happy Knitting. Lynette    

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Ongoing – This, That, and the Next Thing!

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

Our life, our choices in our life; influence everything we do.  Inspiration comes from our choices, and the consequences of those choices.  Inspiration is also all around us.  Sometimes it is blatant and unmistakable, sometimes it sneaks up and when we look … Continue reading →

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Great Grey Day!

Posted on November 28, 2012 by

On Sunday we went for a small walk - ie, with-in the city, at Louden Park, not too far away!  It still took the same amount of time to walk, but the walk is tamer than some of the other locations … Continue reading →

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