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Help Build Indigodragonfly a Dye Studio!
I love yarn. I love all types of yarn as evidenced by the yarn stored all over my house. Oh, and the fact that I’m rarely seen without knitting. In fact I might have freaked a few people out last night...
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Rhinebeck Goodness
For those of you in the know, this weekend was the time for many yarnies to make their annual pilgrimage to Rhinebeck, NY for the the event many just refer to as “Rhinebeck,” the New York State Sheep...
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Yarn shop crawl, day 2
Today, before heading off to Massachusetts, I fit in visits to two last shops in Connecticut. The first stop of the day was Creative Fibers in Windsor, CT. Creative Fibers has a great selection of...
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Yarn Shop Crawl, day 3
Today was my day for visiting yarn shops in the Boston area to promote my designs. The first stop of the morning was at Black Sheep Knitting Co. in Needham, MA. This shop was recommended by Pam at...
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Yarn Shop Crawl, day 4
A Loom with a ViewBefore heading out to Maine, I had one final shop to visit in Newburyport, MA. A Loom with a View is a small yarn shop with a big presence. I arrived at opening time on Thursday...
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Yarn Shop Crawl, day 5
My day started with a visit to One Lupine Fiber Arts, a gallery featuring local artisans’ work on the main floor and with a yarn shop on the lower level. While they carry a few commercial yarns, the...
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Yarn Store Crawl, day 6
Today is the last full day I’ll spend in Maine and there is only one yarn shop on the agenda today. I traveled to Blue Hill, ME to visit String Theory Hand Dyed Yarn. Knit and chats are held on...
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Valencia Scarf
Three patterns released in one month, I’m on a roll! I’m pleased to introduce the Valencia Scarf, a pattern that can be knit in fingering weight linen for summer or using the linen held together with...
View ArticleRed Leather Booth featured interview
Somehow, in the rush to get ready for my trip to Haiti, I missed posting here about the interview I did with Red Leather Booth – although I did manage to get it posted on Facebook and Twitter. Yikes! I...
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Intentional Pooling – Upcoming Classes
Ever wondered what to do with that skein of handpainted sock yarn sitting in your stash? You know, the one with all the bright colours that starts making blobs of colours in weird spots when you try...
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Jump into Intentional Pooling at the Frolic!
One of the signs of spring for me is the annual Knitter’s Frolic held by the Downtown Knit Collective in Toronto – April 26 & 27, 2014 at The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (map of location)....
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Nomination for a Arts Award Waterloo Region
I’m so honoured to be nominated for an Arts Award in the Textile, Fibre and Quilting category. On May 28 I received this certificate and got a chance to see my fellow nominees. I was so happy my...
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Intentional Pooling at Lancaster Yarn Shop
Last Saturday I had the honour of teaching a class on Intentional (planned) Pooling at the Lancaster Yarn Shop in Intercourse, Pennsylvania (Lancaster County). It’s a great way to use some of those...
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Interview: Linda Choo
Today’s interview is with Linda Choo, an Ontario designer who creates stunning lace pieces. Linda’s daughter, Shaulaine White is both her model and is also a designer. It must run in the family! 5...
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Interview: Henna Markkanen
Today’s interview is with Henna Markkanen, a designer from Finland who loves to design with lace and cable patterns. Henna Markkanen, modeling Consonance How did you get started designing? It actually...
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Interview: Jennifer Dassau, The Knitting Vortex
Today’s Gift-A-Long interview is with Jennifer Dassau of The Knitting Vortex. Jennifer is known for her use of interesting construction techniques and simple, attractive garments. Jennifer Dassau,...
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Interview: Monika Sirna, What Dreams are Made of
Today’s interview is with Monika Sirna of What Dreams are Made of, a designer of sleek and modern pieces. Cabernet Sauvignon How did you get started designing? Designing was a natural progression from...
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Interview: Maureen Foulds
Today’s interview is with Canadian designer Maureen Foulds, best known for her sock designs. Trellis & Coin How did you get started designing? I published my first sock pattern in 2010. I had found...
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Interview: Carol Sunday, Sunday Knits
Today’s interview is with Carol Sunday of Sunday Knits. She lives in rural northern Illinois. Shakespeare in Love How did you get started designing? I was a fashion designer at age 6. That is, it was...
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Interview: Svetlana Volkova
Today’s interview is with Svetlana Volkova. Svetlana Volkova, modeling Aurys How did you get started designing? I started designing in early childhood when my doll desperately needed a new dress :),...
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