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Holiday Hours September 2019
We’re open today with Holiday Hours 12 noon to 5 pm.
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Rustic Hand-Stitched Quilt Binding
Getting ready to bind this rustic hand-stitched quilt started last summer. I’m using my favourite accessory, the quilting foot, to sew through the quilt sandwich in preparation for trimming and binding.
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Georgian Bay Fibre Co Swatch Durability
Georgian Bay Fibre Co hand-dyed BFL DK. Scroll to see our swatch made of this beautiful yarn. We carried it around in pockets and backpacks for a month to test its durability. Not a pill or sign of wear!
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Long Weekend 2019
Long weekend hours: Saturday 11 am to 6 pm Sunday 12 noon to 5 pm Monday 12 noon to 5 pm
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Karersee by Sand Meije Finished
We’re so happy with this beautiful sweater, we just had to post another picture. It’s Karersee by Sand Meije, knit by Mayu in Armscote Manor Rare Breeds Portland Wool. The season has arrived to be inspired by this special yarn!
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Evening Fall Palette
Eerie light this evening brings thoughts of knitting in a fall palette of rusts and golds.
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Beautiful Pink Sunset
And minutes later, the pinks . . .
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Multipurpose Strickmich Viajante
Strickmich Viajante (Portuguese for “traveller”) is a long generous triangular tube that can be styled in many ways— as a loop, hood or big cowl. May knit her dreamy version in Holst Garn Coast.
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Coco Knits Stitch Markers
Beautifully designed accessories add joy to our knitting! Coco Knits markers, stitch stoppers and project portfolio
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Stormy Day Sunset
Sunset after a stormy day.
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Breadtopia Pain de Campagne Bread Recipe
Loving the aeration and chewiness of this high hydration coil folded sour dough bread. Recipe is a variant of Breadtopia Pain de Campagne (we used more whole-wheat and rye flour, less white).
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Thunder Storm Tomorrow
Hot winds preceding tomorrow’s big thunder storm are perfect for drying the laundry.
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Deconstructing Sophie’s Universe Class 2019
Join Melissa for our Deconstructing Sophie’s Universe class starting September 12—a master class in crochet. Each step is so brilliantly designed and clearly presented that the blanket just evolves magically. Call or stop by the shop to register.
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Making Sourdough Bread
Gotta love sourdough!
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Starting Deconstructing Sophie’s Universe Class
A work of art in crochet! Learn all the amazing techniques for making this blanket in our Deconstructing Sophie’s Universe class starting September 12. A master class in crochet!
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PomPom Fall 2019 Coming Soon
PomPom Fall 2019 arriving soon! Call, email or stop by the shop and let us know if you’d like to pre-order a copy.
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Late Summer Knitting on the Dock
Sublime morning. Enjoying the last weeks of summer with coffee and knitting on the mini dock. It’s still August but acorns will be dropping soon and the light has definitely changed. Ready for sweater weather?
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New Georgian Bay Fibre Co Bayfield DK
Introducing our newest addition to the shop, Georgian Bay Fibre Co Bayfield DK. The base yarn, Bluefaced Leicester, is a lustrous long-staple wool, soft but hard wearing.
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Just Finished Sand Meije Karersee Sweater
Wow, how beautiful is the Armscote Manor DK, a true wool-lover’s yarn! Mayu just finished Sand Meije Karersee and the detail is stunning. Scroll for the full view.
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Sand Meije Karersee in Seed Stitch
Back view of Sand Meije Karersee in beautifully textured seed stitch. Slow going but worth it! Thanks Mayu for knitting this lovely sweater.
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