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Here’s some photos of my recent stash. I couldn’t get a good photo of the Jo Sharp Aran Cotton so I didn’t include it. Handmaiden Jane Origami sweater kit:

I’ve been busy making non-progress in my Crushing sweater sleeve. The idea was that since I’m uncertain how much yarn I’ll have for the sweater, that I’d do the back, the two sleeves and then the front from the bottom up. When the time comes, I can find a matching colour and finish off the [...]

Today was the 2007 annual DKC Knitter’s Frolic. I had a great day and came home with more then enough yarn to hold me over for a while. I was even starting to feel a little guilty about all my recent yarn spendings that I pulled myself back. I do have a budget after all. [...]

During the Easter Holiday I started working on the cutting, piecework and basting. Now, I’m finally doing some of the hand-quilting. This is my first go at quilting. During High School I made a quilt top that I never did manage to finish. I’m going to go back to it. For now, a brand new [...]

Heroes is back on tv tonight after a long hiatus. For those of us who can’t wait, Wired has “Behind the Scenes with Heroes Creator Tim Kring and “Hiro,” Masi Oka“ Further reading:

Okay, I’m exaggerating, but the weather this weekend has been great. The highs the last two days were 22-23 degrees C with clear skies. We’ve by-passed all the spring clothes* and went straight into tank tops and shorts. The trees are starting to explode but hasn’t achieved much, yet. We’ve been taking full advantage of [...]

One of the quintessential dog tricks. Balance a treat on its nose. A total showing of good self restraint. This is G’s first attempt at this trick with Flour. She had a little trouble but managed to hold the pose for a few minutes. Enough to take photographic evidence. Look at how intently she’s looking [...]

The first issue of my new Interweave Knits subscription arrived yesterday. I read it cover to cover last night. I had to put this issue away afterwards; that meant a little cleaning up re-reading of the rest of the issues and rediscovering pieces I want to knit. It was really nice way to spend the [...]

I had such a favourable visit to the Village Yarns store that I had the urge to post a review. I was so mislead by the store website that I feel it needs some fitting write up.

First stop on the hot chocolate hunt of Toronto 2007 was a success. We decided to head to JS bonbon and sample some of their selection of hot chocolates. They are made when you order them. It doesn’t take too long since the chocolates are melted via microwave. The steamed milk and cream mix does [...]

I’ve been crushing on this sweater ever since I saw it in a knitting magazine so long ago. I looked for the pattern in stores, but ended up buying it from Tahki Stacy Charles directly last year. It’s a great little pattern book. The bonus is

Flour waits patiently for her kitty cookie. G made them himself. Theresa sent Flour the doggie cookie kit for Xmas and of course, G was good enough to make them for her out of real liver! I decided on an impromptu photo shoot. Many many minutes later, I had my photos. Flour still didn’t have [...]

Carly – Missing Westie in Ontario! In the St. Catherine’s area of Ontario. Please keep an eye out for Carly.