Category Archives: tools

Fabulous New Project Bag!

Posted on August 12, 2012 by

A picture speaks a thousand words.  Thank-you Fiona! This bag has a story.  A few years ago a friend gifted me with a beautiful cross stitch of pansy’s – my favorite flower!  I could not afford framing at the time … Continue reading →

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I’m a Collector – Really!

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

That’s why I have boxes and bags and rooms full of yarn. I have always been a collector.  When I was a child it was toys – dolls mostly.  As I got older I started to read and collect books – I still … Continue reading →

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Investment

Posted on February 5, 2012 by

As knitters we make many investments in our knitting.  From the basics of yarn, needles and notions to the most complex of investments - time. Time is the very first thing we invest.  We invest time first to learn, and then to practise … Continue reading →

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Knitting up a Storm

Posted on December 11, 2011 by

We went to get the Christmas Tree this morning.  It was beautiful – and still is!  The sky is blue, the sun is shining and the snow is halfway down Mount Benson and Island ranges, covered in snow are glowing in the … 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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Flowers and Butterflys

Posted on June 12, 2011 by

There is no quicker way to feeling “stupid” than arguing with a computer – you will almost always lose!  I’ve been having that experience this morning. I had decided to do some work on my blog.  I got rid of … Continue reading →

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Tools of the Trade

Posted on April 13, 2011 by

I love to knit gloves.  Having short fingers and wide hands, finding gloves that fit properly is always a challenge, knitting my own gloves to fit my hands perfectly solves that problem.  But, I most likely wouldn’t have started knitting … Continue reading →

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