Tag Archives: Lace Painting

Best In Show

  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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How much……

……. 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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Yarn Lust!……

……. Struck yesterday afternoon. My package from Clara Yarns had arrived.  This is the first of the yarns from the Great White Bale and I had been anticipating this arrival all week!  Others had already received theirs. As I opened … Continue reading

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And Miles to Knit

……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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“From Your Valentine”

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

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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Star Wars and Angel Wings

The scarf for the retreat is well underway now.  Tonight I’ll be changing colours again! I am calling this my “Star Wars” Scarf.  I am either visiting the “Dark” side or working the “light”side! The Crystaline piece is going well.  … Continue reading

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A Little Colour for a Grey Day!

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!

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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Sunday Afternoon Knitting – Again!

What a gorgeous Sunday.  The fog is heavy and the leaves are falling and we are warm and cozy inside after our walk through Bowen Park.  I have a pot of stew on the stove, burbling away for supper tonight … Continue reading

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