Tag Archives: Knitting Community

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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A Good Read

Posted on January 31, 2013 by

Kate Davies has a book – Colours of Shetland.  It is currently available from her website or from Jamieson and Smith. Colours of Shetland arrived in the mail on Tuesday.  I have been perusing the pages of the book, off … 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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Badges – and Fun “Stuff”!

Posted on June 10, 2012 by

One of the things that I really like about a KAL is the other “Stuff” that comes along with joining a group!  We get to have badges: a secret handshake (what – no secret handshake – I’m outta here!): and most … Continue reading →

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Kicked to the Curb….

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

….By the common cold! I am finally feeling human.  For the last week and a half I have been laid low by the smallest of things.  The common cold!  I could not knit; I could not read; and I really didn’t watch much … 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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A Little Whinging for Breakfast and a Minor Temper Tantrum!

Posted on June 1, 2011 by

Whinge – to whine or complain!  Not seriously, but a little maybe, jealousy, on my part.  My daughter has a copy of the Vogue Knitting with my pattern in it.  She called yesterday to tell me all about it! Really … Continue reading →

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Once Again, I Digress…

Posted on May 17, 2011 by

Digress, according to my dictionary, means to temporarily separate from the main path.  I believe that I digress a lot!  As a knitter and designer I am always being side-tracked by the next yarn and the new idea that is … Continue reading →

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Comfort Knitting

Posted on March 16, 2011 by

The last week or so have been somewhat chaotic around my home.  An unexpected surgery for my MIL and now an extended hospital stay.  She is recovering well and we hope that the hospital stay won’t be too extended.  With … Continue reading →

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A Gala Dinner

Posted on January 27, 2011 by

I had never been to a “Gala” dinner before.  The e-mail from Vogue about the Magic of Mohair Gala said to wear dinner/cocktail attire.  I’m from the west coast – that means clean jeans, usually!  But this was New York City, one step … Continue reading →

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