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New love

Posted on February 28, 2011 by admin

In addition to  my recent enthusiasm for knitting, I have been spending an inordinate amount of time on my very favourite new thing – Pinterest. What a work of genius! Perhaps it isn’t a novel concept, but it is the … Continue reading →

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Hurrah for hats!

Posted on February 17, 2011 by admin

I’ve been working away on the knitting project bag and also on a needle roll and will post about my progress soon. I’m planning to put a clear fronted pocket in the interior of the bag and decided to hold … Continue reading →

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Knitting bag plans

Posted on February 8, 2011 by admin

One of my personal goals for this year is to learn how to knit. Properly. Not just basic knit and purl, but proper casting on, a variety of stitches, following a pattern and making something other than a scarf (of … Continue reading →

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Mine, all mine!

Posted on January 17, 2011 by admin

I’ve been planning to make myself a new bag for weeks now and finally did it! Of course, I made myself a bag recently, using a new design I had sketched out over Christmas, but I still wanted something dark … Continue reading →

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Latest custom orders

Posted on January 9, 2011 by admin

A belated happy new year to you all! After a lovely, peaceful family Christmas, everyone is content to get back into a normal routine. New year, new projects, new goals. It is going to be a great year! This first … Continue reading →

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Get in the spirit!

Posted on December 9, 2010 by admin

The Oh my! Handmade Goodness giveaway is now in full swing! Jessika has put together two fantastic baskets of handmade loveliness showcasing the work of more than 30 artists and craftspeople from all around the world. One of the most … Continue reading →

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Oh my! handmade goodness

Posted on December 1, 2010 by admin

Further to my last excited post about being included in the OMHG giveaway, here’s the link to a wee sneak peek (http://www.ohmyhandmade.com/2010/what-we-love/oh-my-handmade-holidays-giveaway-sneak-peek/). See if you can SPOT my submission in the images!

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Grab & Go Lunch Mats

Posted on November 28, 2010 by admin

I am very excited to reveal that my Grab & Go Lunch Mat is being included in a gift basket giveaway on Oh My! Handmade Goodness. OMHG put out a call for submissions and my handy little product was accepted … Continue reading →

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Winter in Nanaimo

Posted on November 25, 2010 by admin

The snow is hanging around and the forecast is promising more will come tonight. Yippee! I am embracing the season, especially now that I have a warm pair of boots! The children are thoroughly enjoying the snow and hoping it … Continue reading →

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Snow!

Posted on November 22, 2010 by admin

Here in Nanaimo, on the east coast of Vancouver Island, many people will tell you that we don’t get snow and it stays relatively warm all year long. Yes, it rains a fair bit, but there is hardly ever snow. … Continue reading →

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