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Cupcakes
We're almost ready for tomorrow's party. Cupcakes have been ordered. (Cupcakes in Westdale - YUMMY). They should be in the store around noon tomorrow.I came up with a new combination for Fading Point....
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Started planning for next year
Thanks to all who visited for LYS Day. It was crazy busy all day and we had fun. I have some ideas running through my head for next year. I am going to put these into motion after the Frolic.I have to...
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5 more sleeps
I spent yesterday in my knitting chair. I needed a day to relax before it starts again.We start packing tomorrow. I'm excited about a display we have planned. Dad, Beth and I worked on an idea that I...
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Let the packing begin
Mr. Canada Post delivered more bags from Atenti this morningThere are two different sizes of the Turquoise Poppies bag. This is the Grand.The Atenti Turquoise Poppies Grand Tote- Colorful poppies bloom...
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Tomorrow will be better :)
Alex finished the first half of her Fading Point. It has been raining here all day and there wasn't going to be any outside pictures. Of course I picked the mannequin in the hall way so I was very...
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Packed and ready to go
It's a cheerful day today. The sun is shining. My flowers are growing. We are packing bright yarn for the Frolic. This is the Sonoma Scarf knit in Freia Shawl Ball.The front room is command centre for...
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One more sleep
We're home from Toronto and the booth is mostly set up. We need to hang the rest of the garments in the morning and we're ready to do. Beth had dinner ready for us and now it's bed time. 5am will be...
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The Frolic
We had an awesome day. Thank you Sarah and Lynn for all your help. Wannietta came a bit later and missed our picture. She was a great help as always. Craig (her significant other) brought us an...
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A new Ambah O'Brien pattern
Meet Audra, Ambah's newest pattern.Immerse yourself in this delicate confection, as sweet and light as fairy floss. Audra is a large bias wrap with simple shaping that begins with an eyelet border then...
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A different look
Once I got to the third colour on Fading Point I knew that I had to make some changes. It was supposed to go to a grey/mauve but I really like it going to the pink. The last colour is going to be even...
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Cool to the touch
Erika Knight has new patterns on Ravelry for her Studio Linen. We have three tops knit with Studio Linen in the store and they feel great. The yarn is soft and gets softer when you block it. We had it...
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Snippets
We're starting to get the store back in shape. It's a process because I like to move things around at the same time.I placed an order this morning with Blue Sky Fibers and talked with them about fall....
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Airplane Scarf
At the Frolic I got talking to a customer who has made the Airplane Scarf. She mentioned something about single stranding the yarn. What??? I'm double stranding mine. I didn't even read the pattern....
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On our way
We're off to the airport. Myrtle Beach here we come. I decided to take some Noro Kureyon with me and make squares for my Log Cabin Afghan. It is a great project for travelling. You only need one ball...
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Noro
Happy Saturday. We are golfing at noon at an amazing golf course called The Heritage. It is an hour drive from our house. After golf we will have dinner and then games night. Have you been to Camp?...
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Hole in One
We golfed at The Heritage yesterday and Beth did it. A hole in one on the 6th hole. It was her first one. She was jumping up and down and we were all shouting. Very exciting.It’s been a good trip but...
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Home Again
We had a great time in Myrtle Beach but it was very tiring and emotional. There wasn't a lot of sleep. The trip home was good. Fast flight. No wait at the border. I've had a nap and now I'm ready to...
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Buttonholes
The first section of Fading Point is done.Fading Point is constructed from both ends towards the centre, and then both pieces are connected with triangles to achieve a seamless rectangle. The pattern...
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Coming Soon
Last night I mentioned TNNA in June. We are going to Cleveland this year. I'm looking forward to a new city. And one that is a short drive. Just over 4 hours. I should have booked my hotel sooner. I...
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More than a meal
We had a great day on the golf course today. The golf tournament was for Mission Services, an organization that does tremendous work in Hamilton.Ambah has a new pattern out today. Meet Lovetta. If you...
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