by Venessa | Jan 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
art by the Firsties Hello There! On this day of snow-ticipation, I am excited to announce the next winter, leading-us-into-spring, classes. If there is a program that interests you, please pre-register. An email will hold a spot for you. Please note the payment...
by Venessa | Dec 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
Wishing you a beautiful day, filled with kindness and laughter! Thank you for all the joy that you have brought to making at the studio. with gratitude from Venessa and Cardigan Working Hands Fibre Arts
by Venessa | Dec 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
Even if you are still knitting frantically, it’s time to focus on the peace, the joy, and the sparkle. . . . Cuddle up and try not to poke anyone with those dpns! Happy Christmas Eve to you! . . . .snowman built by Irena . . ....
by Venessa | Nov 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
Most recently: CBC News coverage of The Firsties talking about the Hearts for Hope project can be seen here. Here’s an exciting update! The Firsties have exceeded their goal. Our latest addition lesson revealed a stunning total of $1,038.50! Thank you lovely...
by Venessa | Nov 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
I have been missing my blog. The journey of studio creations that I record here, and the feedback I get from you, is really important to me. During the summer I upgraded to a newer computer, and since then have been unable to upload images to my site. A very helpful...
by Venessa | Sep 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
Well, it has been a busy and crimpy week! The fleece sale was a full day of woolly wonders and auction angst, as part of the fall spinning program. We bid on our favourites; we won some; we lost some, but in the end five big poofy bags of fleece came home with me, and...
by Venessa | Sep 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
Normally I use this space to write about what is in my hands, and on my needles. But right now I have more in my hands than I can handle alone. Maybe you can help. Today I walked and visited with Katie, a happy little girl who shared her morning with me on the...
by Venessa | Sep 10, 2014 | Uncategorized
Last night I put the brakes on my intense fair isle knitting, for a texture fix. We had a discussion in class the other day about the alluring knits featured in the Outlander Series. I haven’t watched yet, but I had heard about the knits, so began some research....
by Venessa | Aug 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
I just had to show you this! I have been swatching for the fall fair isle project and love love love how this looks and feels so far. . . . There is nothing finer than wool that has been spun this way, that is meant to be paired up with a fair isle knitting project....
by Venessa | Aug 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
I recently completed a project that, for me, is pretty darned beige! It was a choice I made thoughtfully though, because there are days when I would like to wear a cardigan that is calm and understated. Okay, not very often, but I would like that choice. That way,...
