Category Archives: Life

yarn along Wednesday and new stitching start

Posted on July 22, 2015 by caroline

A small funny to begin today if you will humour me. Last night as I was cooking dinner, my son began a conversation with: “you know, one day you’ll be a Grandma!” “Why yes, one day that would be very … Continue reading →

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yarn along

Posted on July 15, 2015 by caroline

 I’m joining the Wednesday yarn along with Ginny. I was working on Umaro yesterday and today, it’s slowly growing row by row. I’m reading Harry Potter with my son – it’s been fun to read it again and experience it … Continue reading →

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for the record and off the grid living

Posted on July 14, 2015 by caroline

I’ve had a few finishes this year before I begin this ramble. One of my favourites was this design by Blackbird Designs – “Christmas Garden”. I know the linen is wrinkled, but it’s the only photo I have of it … Continue reading →

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steamy

Posted on July 14, 2015 by caroline

  It is hot here today. 33 degrees with the humidex makes for an unhappy knitter. I’ve made some progress with my shawl for the KAL but I think the remainder of the evening will be devoted to some coffee … Continue reading →

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the view from here

Posted on July 9, 2015 by caroline

  I really need to start using the proper camera in order to post some decent photos. This is the view from the back deck. It’s been a quiet day with the inlaws taking down a few trees on their … Continue reading →

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yarn along and blueberry picking

Posted on July 8, 2015 by caroline

For a few years, I have read a number of blogs who post their Wednesday Yarn Along and I thought since I have this fancy newish blog, I would join in the fun. Thanks to Ginny for the encouragement to share … Continue reading →

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summer weather?

Posted on July 4, 2015 by caroline

It’s unseasonably cool here this summer. I am the only family member that is not complaining. It’s perfect knitting/stitching and coffee weather and I could not be happier. The nature seems to also be loving the cooler temps and the … Continue reading →

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goodbyes

Posted on June 25, 2015 by caroline

I hate goodbyes. I’ve never been good at them, I worry that I’ll get too emotional or say the wrong thing. A close friend is moving away and I’m pretty bummed. She’s been an ally in a neighbourhood where I … Continue reading →

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New yarn smell

Posted on June 3, 2015 by caroline

Is there anything better than a new project waiting to be picked up and started? The planning, the shopping, the colour selection, the weight of the yarn or choice of silk vs. cotton thread. The pleasure in the choosing and … Continue reading →

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Home Again

Posted on May 25, 2015 by caroline

John drove up to collect me on Friday. We stayed for the night and left early on Saturday because the wind was picking up again, and I hate crossing when the waves are, well, wavy. Already I’m counting the days … Continue reading →

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