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Opportunity Knocks

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

Opportunity Opportunity knocked on my door Friday last week.  I was scrolling through Facebook and saw a picture of a gorgeous hank of yarn; attached to this hank was a small blurb with a read more link.  I read more. … Continue reading →

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The Birds and the Bee’s and the Flowers and the Tree’s

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

This weekend was all about the quiet and the high notes that make up our lives. Herons on the beach; Eagles on high; Robins, Red Winged Blackbirds and the Spotted Towhees in the trees serenade us as we walk by.  Hummingbirds and bees … Continue reading →

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A Weekend with Nancy Bush

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

Last weekend Nancy Bush came to town.  Nancy had been here before, a little over 5 years ago.  At that time she came to teach us about Estonian colour work, braids and other such fancies.  With her came all of … Continue reading →

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Classic West Coast

Posted on February 17, 2013 by

Biggs Park or Jack Point  and Pipers Lagoon – Classic West Coast Views from a gorgeous West Coast Weekend. The weather was a real mixed bag this weekend, alternately cloudy and sunny, but the temperatures were mild and the walking was beautiful. Saturday … Continue reading →

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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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Beaches and Birds

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

  Two walks today; Divers Lake and Departure Bay Beach. Nature took front and center, especially at Diver’s Lake. It was almost raining this Morning at Divers Lake.  There was fresh snow on Mount Benson and the branches and berries were dripping with … Continue reading →

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Crescendo – Muted Through the Knitting Fog!

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

These last few weeks seem to have brought together my creative  efforts of the last few months. Everything snuck up and then was suddenly done and out there.  My work has been ongoing to such an extent that when this month … Continue reading →

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Perfecting the Technique

Posted on January 20, 2013 by

We go around and around and hopefully perfect the journey. I taught a class yesterday, Saracen Shawl.  It was a great class, good students and we had a lot of fun.  One student, Deb, said something to me that resonated.  … Continue reading →

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Etched Glass

Posted on January 12, 2013 by

It seems appropriate to me that it is icy outside and I am warm inside, contemplating a new sweater for myself.  Appropriate?  Why? I have new Yarn.  I have an Idea.  I could not Resist. The yarn is Tracie, a woolen … Continue reading →

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My Mother’s Hands

Posted on December 22, 2012 by

I am surrounded by my Mother’s work and her passion.  The art of Petit Point and Needle Point.  As I am an avid knitter, she was an avid needle-woman. I remember coming home from school and seeing her working at the dining room … Continue reading →

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