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Tosh
There are new colours coming. I think that we will have them in time for the Knitter's Frolic.Astrid GreyVishnuDoctor Zhivago SkyEsotericBaroque VioletRobin Red BreastJasperMala-I can't find this...
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Long Beach
I took a few pictures of my room yesterday as I was moving in. Before it became very messy.This is what you see when you open the door. Not sure the significance. The TV was on when I walked into the...
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Sunday at TNNA
I'm back in the room. It's 2:30 and I have said my goodbyes. One more post with pictures and then it's time for the Super Bowl.Mountain Colors has a new kit from the Knit, Swirl book. The jacket is...
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Yarn Bowls
I totally forgot to get pictures of the yarn bowls that I ordered. I found a few pictures online to show you. There are 18 coming in all.I don't know when they will be in the store. Could be two months...
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I'm on west coast time
I'm just getting this in under the wire. It's been a long day. My flight from Long Beach to Vegas was delayed three hours. Didn't they know that my day was planned?I saw the new Cirque show Zarkana...
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Home Again
I've been home for about an hour and in front of me is my Tim Horton's tea. It's great to be home.Today was very uneventful. Get up. Pack. Check out. Head to the airport. Fly home. The pictures from my...
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Wheelwright
Diana came in this afternoon with Wheelwright. The pattern is from the Winter 2012 Twist Collective and you can buy the pattern on Ravelry.It is beautiful. Diana said the pattern was easy to follow and...
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Inspira Cowl
I got back to my knitting last night while watching The Taste and Top Chef. After the first episode of The Taste (which I didn't get all the way through) I decided I wasn't going to watch anymore. Beth...
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Snow Day
It's been snowing all day in Ancaster. No work for me. What to do? Start knitting with Haymarket from Lorna's Laces. I brought this home from TNNA.Pattern: The Lonely Tree Shawl - free on...
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Lonely Tree
I'm making progress on the shawl. The pattern is well written. It is only in chart form but it is an easy chart to read. All you need to know is knit, purl, yarn over, slip 1 knit 1 pass slipped stitch...
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Haymarket
Mr. UPS brought in a huge box from Lorna's Laces today. We received four colours of Haymarket and more will be coming a few weeks. Christmas at DowntonMineshaft Zombie BBQCummerbundAnd some new colours...
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It's the little things
It was a night of weird dreams last night. Can't I dream about some pretty yarn? No, I dreamt that I was on a cooking show, think Master Chef or Top Chef. I can cook if I need to. I just choose not to....
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West Garden
Mr. Canpar brought in some new pattern books from Classic Elite. Here are some of the designs from 9220 West Garden which are all knit in Sanibel.Sanibel is Classic Elite's fashion yarn: understated,...
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Happy Valentine's Day
Happy Valentine's Day. I hope your loved one remembered and brought you a thoughtful gift.Before I forget, the store will be closed this Monday, February 18 for Family Day.Mr. Canpar brought in two...
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Elvis Paisley
It’s a fresh update to a familiar scent. With its kiss of tart citrus and crushed eucalyptus, it’s sure to be the new favourite!Mr. Fedex stopped by today with a box from Soak. Yuzu is here. Handmaid...
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Shalimar
Laura Aylor has a new pattern called Shalimar. I just found it on Ravelry and it is stunning. Diana was in this morning and took yarn to knit it for the store.tosh pashmina in the colour micaLace and...
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March to the Top
We're getting ready for The Amazing Race. It's going to be a good one. From the commercials it looks like the first leg is going to be tough.I'm plugging away on my Inspira Cowl. There is some...
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Christmas in February
It was Family Day in Ontario today. The store was closed so Beth and I decided to make a road trip. Square One in Mississauga was open so we went to buy some Lush. It might as well been Christmas. The...
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Back at it
I'm back to knitting. Last night while watching CSI and then Flipping Vegas my fingers were flying. The cowl is almost done. The first ball of the contrast colour (pinks and purples) has run out. I...
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Rosemary
Mr. Canada Post just left. The boxes from madelinetosh didn't come. I'm starting to get sad. Are the people who work at Canada Customs going though my tosh and picking out what they want?? I'm just...
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