by Venessa | Dec 11, 2011 | Uncategorized
This week, the Grade 1 children in my class, drew names to make a special handmade gift, completely from scratch. I drew a little girl’s name and knew right away what I would make for her. Katie, the little girl’s sweet dog, died a few days ago, after...
by Venessa | Nov 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
Our new fall program, Mosaic Knitting, began last weekend, and we are all busy knitting our swatches, and making a good start on our class project, Kiyomi by Barbara Gregory. Our first swatch, shown here in Cascade 220 knit on a 4 mm needle, is a garter stitch mosaic...
by Venessa | Sep 25, 2011 | Uncategorized
Are you in the mood for change? Maybe this will help. Enjoy a music break, because ’tis Autumn and ’tis time to make plans. . There’s fleece to be spun, and dyed yarns to knit. . . . a new line of garments ready to go to market. . .location to be...
by Venessa | Jul 31, 2011 | Uncategorized
In April, the Textured Temptation program began, and on Saturday we brought our cables to a gradual close as we worked our way up to the neckline. We knit our cardigans in Atlantic purchased here, or Cascade Eco purchased here. We chose Cirilia Rose’s Aidez as...
by Venessa | Jul 17, 2011 | Uncategorized
Welcome to summer school at the studio! Let me show you the way to the outdoor classroom. Follow me please. . . . I dress up for summer school. I’ve heard it’s the colour to wear when you are 18 and a half. . . Week One at summer spinning school spinning...
