May 13, 2012
DH took me out out to the Hospitality Inn for their Mother's Day Brunch. Someone should explain to them that brunch is made from two other words; breakfast and lunch. It's not brinner nor is it lupper...
May 11, 2012
As I was perusing topics in the knitting forum, I came across a new knitter who was horrified by the name of this stitch. She said she couldn't bring herself to say that word and wanted to know if the...
May 6, 2012
The first time I went out to check on the moon it was totally obscured by the clouds. I checked again later and the clouds had parted enough to see the silvery orb suspended in the night sky.It looked...
May 5, 2012
Wednesday morning I got an email telling of a local farm giving way, for FREE, their Cheviots' freshly shorn fleeces. Anyone was welcome to drop by Saturday, Sunday or Monday afternoon and help themse...
Apr 30, 2012
The lady was having computer problems but I finally heard from her and it's a go. Although she doesn't seem to be in any hurry, I'm already getting excited. My fingers are itching to try out this new ...
Apr 29, 2012
This was a nice little knit. Caron's Shoulder Shawl wasn't so complicated I couldn't watch TV and knit at the same time. It doesn't match anything I own so I'll need to buy some new clothes in the Fal...
Apr 26, 2012
I've been on an on-line shopping spree and two more of my purchases showed up in my mailbox today.Sorry the picture is so dark. Try as I might, I could not get the flash to go off. I even put in fresh...
Apr 25, 2012
I had some left over wool so I made a couple more spinning wheel bags. I don't know why I keep knitting these things. I've made one for myself, one for my mom and one for my spinning sister. I think I...
Apr 23, 2012
I had forgotten all about this pattern I designed back in 2007. I found it while perusing my computer files and after a quick search realized this one never made it to publication. So I put it in my E...
Apr 20, 2012
My knitting needles and spinning fibre finally showed up. 200g of superwash, undyed, Merino/nylon roving for two pairs of socks.One set of the beautiful Harmony straight needles.While I was home. Cana...
Apr 18, 2012
I was going to take my D-I-L's vest to work on at today's Knitting Circle but I was able to finish it by 5:30 this morning when I was finally able to fall asleep. It wasn't the usual insomnia. I was w...
Apr 17, 2012
Canada Post is living down to my expectations. On March 30th I placed an order for almost $100.00 worth of needles and fibre from Knit Picks, in the US. I was notified that my order was mailed on Apri...
Apr 14, 2012
I love it! I love it! I love it! I think it looks wonderful, if I do say so myself. It's a dream to spin on. I love the double treadles. I can now start and stop the wheel with my feet instead of stic...
Apr 13, 2012
I've finished painting my wheel. DH has been out of town most of the week so I was able to really work on it and not have to think about making the bed or cooking supper, etc. Fortunately, he'll be ho...