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Posting a Comment
A few people have asked how to make a comment on a blog post. I took a few screen shots to help explain.Click on Post a Comment (at the bottom of the post)A new screen will pop up that looks like...
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Where is it going to fit??
Thanks to everyone who has been posting comments with their colour selections. It is going to be tough choosing. There are great suggestions.Today is going to be crazy in the store so I'm blogging...
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Shawl Pins
Happy Saturday. So far it is a much nicer day in Southern Ontario then it was last week. :) We have power in the store so life is good.Fabulous shawl pins from Bonnie Bishoff are on their way to us....
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Sirdar
It's been a lazy Sunday so far except for the half an hour I spent cleaning the hardwood floor. I'm a bit obsessed right now with floors. After church I played on my iPad and knit while watching the...
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Windward
I'm home from the hair salon and am supposed to be heading to the golf course. It looks like rain in Ancaster so we've cancelled our round. I'm kind of sad but a bit relieved because there is work that...
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Surprise Birthday Party
We are just about to complete our 25th year in business. It's a pretty big deal so we've decided to hold a surprise birthday celebration.Tuesday August 6 - Saturday August 10, 2013Tuesday August 6...
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Angora Haze
Mr. UPS stopped by earlier today with more Rowan. Angora Haze is here.Super soft to the touch and beautiful in the knitted fabric, made with angora, wool and polyamide for strength, this yarn will...
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Royal Botanical Gardens
Thank you to everyone who posted suggestions for the name of my Color Play Mohair Wrap. I've been reading them as they came in and had some favourites. Beth just read through them all (without any...
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More New Yarn
Mr. Canpar brought in three huge boxes of yarn today. There are new colours of Cascade 220 as well as black and cream which have been out of stock. There is lots of sock yarn including 50 gram balls of...
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Kate Atherley will be with us on Saturday, August 24, 2013 to teach two workshops.Fearless Finishing10am-1pm$40This is normally a two hour class but we are making it three and adding in some time for...
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Asking for Flowers
A customer came in the other day with a shawl pattern called Asking for Flowers by Kate Atherley.A sideways shawl with biasing garter stitch makes for a beautiful drape, and a dramatic Shetland lace...
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Small knitting problem
My house is open concept which makes it difficult to start dinner while someone is sleeping in their 'new bedroom'. Somehow Beth (deep under her duvet) and Roko slept through me washing, cutting up and...
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Twist Collective and the DKC
Unfortunately I can't make the Fashion Show (Knitting Camp starts the next day) but what an opportunity for you to see great garments.Toronto’s Downtown Knit Collective is a knitting guild dedicated to...
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Road Construction
I went to the store earlier today to pick up yarn to ship to Wannietta. She finished a project and needs something new. The construction hasn't made it to the store yet. I don't know if it will get to...
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There is no problem getting into our parking lot this morning. If I had to guess I would say that they won't be to the store until tomorrow or Thursday.Please call if you have any questions about parking.
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madelinetosh
I really tried to write a blog post last night. I was in the store for almost 12 hours yesterday and couldn't come up with a thought (good or bad) to write when I got home. I have started a blog post...
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Happy Thursday
The day isn't starting well. When I arrived at work the phone was out. That means no internet as well. I'm using my iPhone as a personal hotspot right now. I called Bell and was on hold for 10 minutes...
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Cinnamon Kane
Cinnamon Kane, the newest soakbox is on the way to us.This limited edition Soakbox includes a bottle of Soak and Heel-foot cream for feet worthy of hand made socks, stylishly matched to premium nail...
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Happy Friday
Today was a very long day and I really considered skipping today's post. I don't have any pictures of my knitting (there hasn't been much knitting this week) so I looked online and found some pictures...
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Beginner Knitting
We are going to be running a beginner knitting class. You don’t need any prior knitting knowledge to take this class.Friday August 16 and Friday August 23, 20131-3pm$55 which includes on skein of...
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