Monthly Archives: July 2015

yarn along Wednesday and new stitching start

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

 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

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

  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

  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

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?

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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