I guess it’s par for the course. It’s getting cold, Christmas is coming, yarn ads and knitting magazines are everywhere. I guess it’s only…
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At this time of year, we pause a moment to remember. Remembrance Day in Canada, Veteran’s Day in the US and the birthday of…
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Chili Sauce is a time-honored tradition in this country, at least here in the east. I didn’t encounter Chili Sauce at all during my…
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I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but it’s comin’ on Christmas. That, combined with my perennial tool-lust, tells me that I ought to write…
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Was I actually here or was it a fiber addict’s fantasy? I’m pretty sure I was present at this morning’s spinning group meeting…there are…
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Did you know that 30% of the body’s heat is lost through the head? I mention this for a couple of reasons, the first…
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It was inspiring! CreativFestival was a great mixture of inquisitive people, great ideas and gorgeous materials. After weeks of burning the candle at both…
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Boy, I’m tired. I’ve been cutting and sewing nearly around the clock. I wish I had some knitting bag photos to show for it,…
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There is light at the end of the tunnel! The kit bags are almost done and the patterns are in Illustrator and ready to…
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Earlier in the summer, when the strawberries were at their peak, I took a stab at berry preserves. By intention, these are strawberries and…
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Oh, what a dreadful week we had. I sat down last Monday morning to proudly post about the strawberry jam I made over the…
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Adam is my connection. If it has to do with sewing, sample making, tailoring or leather work, Adam either has it or he can…
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Here’s one down…or, almost. The Dundurn Cardigan is being blocked. Because I’m challenged for blocking mats (and space, for that matter), I’m blocking the…
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Can it be that time already? I guess so…it is no longer bright daylight at 6 in the morning. I’ve put an extra blanket…
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From dawn to well after dark, it was a wonderful day. Mother Nature cooperated, providing one of the last, gloriously sunny and warm days…
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