Tag Archives: Lace knitting

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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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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Best In Show

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

  The Vancouver Fibre Arts Fest 2013 had a wonderful gallery for the attendee’s.  Show and tell your object and then your piece could go into the gallery for the other attendee’s to vote on.  The ballots were done well … 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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The Weekend Begins

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

  I taught yesterday so my weekend begins today.  The class was the second one for the Saracen Shawl and it was full.  It was a great class and everyone left feeling like they knew what they were doing. It … 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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MORNING at Neck Point; Incredible Views, Sparkling Waters, Vibrant Flowers and Captivating Lace

Posted on March 17, 2013 by

It was just another morning at Neck Point.  I have run out of superlatives.  The sun was shining, the air was clear and the wind was crisp. Being the West Coast, it is already clouding over and the afternoon will … Continue reading →

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Snow Crocus and Spring Fever

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

I have Spring Fever.  A full-blown case of Startitus and it could mean more starts are in the near future. Remember Crystalline – it is almost done – but it is languishing – waiting for this case of startitus to run its … 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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Retreating!

Posted on February 21, 2013 by

Retreat – Merriam-Webster Definitions a (1): an act or process of withdrawing especially from what is difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable (2): the process of receding from a position or state attained <the retreat of a glacier> b (1): the usually … Continue reading →

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