Vintage puffy squares
I found those little squares and the remaining yarn (Patons Beehive Fingering) at my local thrifstore a couple weeks ago. I’m usually not a big fan of puffy flowers but …
A few days off
Whoops, I didn’t mean to dissapear for so long.. We went away for a few days last week down to the South in my parent’s bungalow. We all had a …
My first knitting charts…
I’ve been working on a secret project for several months now, swatching and thinking A LOT about different issues involved with the construction. I’d be turning it around in my …
Giveaway winner, and a couple more squares
… And the winner of last month’s fiber giveaway is… Comment number 29 : Congrats Carla ! I am emailing you, please send me your adress details and I’ll send …
Spinning with an antique support spindle
I am having fun trying a new toy: an antique french support spindle, received just today (More looking for a new home here). This one is so little and cute, …
Some granny squares…
I have finally finished weaving in all the ends and blocking the blankie for my friend’s baby boy. Now I just need to give it to them .. Joining the …
Taking it one step further
Since I told my family about my new passion for spinning, a couple people said they’d ask friends/neighbouts about raw wool from their sheep. And this is what I just …
More natural dying experiments: dandelion, red cabbage and grape-juice
Yesterday I had a very nice afternoon. After a visit from my friend Emily, Laurent took the girls out for a bike ride and I had the flat all to …
I know it’s spring.. but we went skiing !
No post for a whole week, because we went away in my grandparent’s chalet for a week of vacation. It was really nice and relaxing. I had the laptop with …
Natural dying: first experiments
So.. the March Fiber Giveaway is now CLOSED ! Thanks to all who left a comment.. The winner is: Little Miss S, Congrats !! I’ll email you right away to …