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Color Play Mohair Wrap
It's only the 3rd of January and I already missed a blog post. Sorry. I'll make it up when I get to San Diego next week. There will be days with multiple posts showing all the new products that I...
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L'Enveloppe
I was talking with Sally Melville about Camp earlier today and we started talking about her new pattern - L'Enveloppe. I asked her if I could share her pictures with you and she told me to go ahead....
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Getting Ready
For what? There are two things. The snow storm that we are supposed to have tomorrow...Lots of yarn came home to knit hats. I will explain more about the hats in a newsletter that is going out next...
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Hats
I've been thinking about something for the past few weeks. There are many people (men, women and children) in the Hamilton area who don't have hats to wear this winter. I guess I should have started...
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Monster
Beth finished the knitting on her monster and I have been helping her put it together. The best thing about sewing it together is that you don't have to be neat. The yarn is fluffy and covers up the...
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Bella Lino
I'm excited about a new yarn coming from Classic Elite for spring. Actually, it should be in the store at the end of next week (January 16th or 17th).Bella Lino is a lightweight yarn that creates an...
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Finished
Our first hats came in today. 3 fantastic kids hats. It would be great if we could get 3 hats a day from now until the end of January. If you aren't familiar with the hats we are making for Mission...
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Hello San Diego
We're on the plane about 20 minutes from San Diego. I probably should have started this sooner because any minute they are going to tell us to turn off all electronics. I made it through 3 and a half...
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Liberty
Cathy sent me a text this morning to tell me that a box arrived from Classic Elite. There are two new colours of Liberty. I have a thing for Liberty. Love it.Liberty Wool is a super-soft, washable wool...
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The Zoo
We had an awesome time at the zoo today.The first stop was the polar bears. If they were sleeping then we would leave and come back later. They were sleeping at first but then started to play.Then the...
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TNNA Day One
It's been a great day. I saw lots of great new yarns, patterns and accessories at the show. I spent time with friends from all over North America as well as friends from the UK and Italy. I'm very...
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TNNA Day Two
My credit card was very active today.Bonnie Bishoff has new shawl pins. As many of you know, I love shawl pins. All 8 have been ordered and should be in the store sometime in February.The Colinette...
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The Last Day
The show is closed. It's sad that we are flying home tomorrow but I'm also excited about getting back to work. The new spring yarns are going to be arriving very soon."CustomFit is a website that makes...
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St. Charles
Here is one of the new colours from Lorna's Laces. It is so offensive and I love it. Who would put these colours together? And who knew that they would look so great?I realize that these pictures all...
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Home Again
We made it home safely. I love to travel but it always great to come home. And the cleaning ladies were here on Friday so it's a clean home with a nicely made bed.Here are a few more pictures from the...
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Sunset
There were lots of hats waiting for me when I got home.Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. There's still time to bring us in a hat. If you live out of town and would like to mail a hat that...
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What's CustomFit?
I started playing around on CustomFit this morning. I haven't had enough time (and haven't knit a swatch) to make my first pattern but should in the next few days. Take a minute and watch this video...
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Knitter's Frolic
The Frolic will be here before we know it.There are many great workshops being offered at the Frolic and registration for these open tonight (January 17th) at 6pm.Candace Eisner Strick will be the...
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Lots of unpacking
Rowan Silkystones arrived today. The yarn is beautiful!82 Pampas83 GrasslandRowan Silkystones is a melange of toussah silk and linen, and each shade is a soft subtle blend of shades. Soft to the touch...
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Swatching
I got home from work last night and was so tired that I went to be before 7pm. I was up for about half an hour at 10 and then slept until 8 this morning. I guess the trip is catching up with me.I've...
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