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........................................................................................................................................................Now in Mahone Bay Nova Scotia.

Sunday, February 27, 2011

ESSENTIAL COLOR

In reference to yesterdays post, you can appreciate how I NEED color!
Here are some more of the cottons that I have been dyeing.




Saturday, February 26, 2011

I CAN'T COME OUT TO PLAY TODAY

Actually I am out to play after a verrry... early start this morning!
Nothing a little shoveling can't take care of right?



Thursday, February 24, 2011

COLORS FROM SKETCHBOOK TO FABRIC

..... dyed cottons inspired by my little sketchbook. How fun!

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

DYEING COTTONS FOR A CHANGE OF PACE







Friday, February 18, 2011

COLOR ME FEBRUARY

London-Wul Lap Blanket kits to knit, to weave or to hook.
Finally a break in the weather. I am back in the dye pots with some fresh color for February.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

IN THE MEANTIME

.... patiently waiting for spring and in the meantime what better designs to play with then birds?
Here's my little starling again, this time sporting red and telling some sort of a story.




Saturday, February 12, 2011

COME JOIN US!


Saturday February 26th 1pm (weather permitting)

... for an afternoon of sock knitting for beginner knitters.

Learn to knit a pair of spiral socks - no heel - perfect fit!

We'll help you with this simple beginners project - satisfaction guaranteed!

INSTRUCTION FOR THIS CLASS IS FREE OF CHARGE

**We do ask that you purchase one or two skeins (your choice) of "vintage" yarn when you arrive. ($8.00 each).**

This is a perfect yarn to begin with and we have loads of colors to choose from.

please bring 3.0, 3.25 or 3.5 mm double pointed needles.

If you do not have these, you will be able to purchase them in our shop.

already an expert knitter? Come join us anyway - we can spiral knit together!


Friday, February 11, 2011

NEW FRESH AND BEAUTIFUL THINGS


....... for baby

Shop the full line of

"Sublime" luxury baby yarns

Merino/ silk/ cashmere - DK,

Merino/ Silk/ Cashmere - 4ply

and bamboo/ silk , machine washable blends

... all colors as well as pattern books now in stock.

Wednesday, February 02, 2011

FINDING PATTERN

Oil rubbing, template taken from a visit to the Moncton Museum

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