Monthly Archives: December 2012

Red Skies

Posted on December 31, 2012 by letissierdesigns

My father was in the Navy.  He would tell me a poem for every beautiful sunset! Red skies at Night Sailor’s Delight Red skies in the Morning Sailors take Warning We have a beautiful red sky this evening – a … Continue reading →

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Pictures are Up!

Posted on December 28, 2012 by letissierdesigns

Vogue Knitting Winter 2013 preview pictures and 360° viewing are now up! The setting for the socks is perfect!  They #15 Floral Socks and are knit with Brown Sheep Luxury Sock yarn. Happy Viewing Lynette

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Bits and Pieces…..

Posted on December 28, 2012 by letissierdesigns

It is the end of the year – well, just a few days left, and my time seems to be broken down into bits and pieces of “stuff”; stuff to finish; stuff to start; stuff to clean; stuff to put … Continue reading →

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Christmas Preparations Under Way!

Posted on December 22, 2012 by letissierdesigns

It is really starting to feel like Christmas! This morning we did our shopping and picked up the turkey.  It now resides in the fridge downstairs. Then we took Sophie for a walk at Piper’s Lagoon. Then we put the … Continue reading →

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My Mother’s Hands

Posted on December 22, 2012 by letissierdesigns

I am surrounded by my Mother’s work and her passion.  The art of Petit Point and Needle Point.  As I am an avid knitter, she was an avid needle-woman. I remember coming home from school and seeing her working at the dining room … Continue reading →

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Shades of Gray – A Very Winter Day

Posted on December 18, 2012 by letissierdesigns

There was a biting wind when we went for our Sunday morning walk.  The snow was low on Mount Benson and the Coastal Ranges.  The Ocean was a deep grey and the clouds were ominous.  A very winter day. The … Continue reading →

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On Teaching

Posted on December 15, 2012 by letissierdesigns

The Fair-Isle glove class ended this week.  For the last 3 weeks, 6 students and I have been exploring the colourful world of Fair-isle and some of the possible ways to combine colours!  It has been a wonderful adventure. Teaching … Continue reading →

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On Organization or the Lack Thereof!

Posted on December 9, 2012 by letissierdesigns

As you know I am not a particularly organized person – I generally work better with a little chaos – right now I have outdone myself! My needles are all over the place!  I am looking for some size 7.0mm … Continue reading →

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Diver’s Lake Walkabout!

Posted on December 9, 2012 by letissierdesigns

It was a beautiful morning yesterday! We took a little walk around Diver’s Lake! I have just figured out how to add a slideshow again. Always something new on the learning curve. Asking questions always helps! LOL! Happy Viewing Lynette

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Faster and Slower!

Posted on December 8, 2012 by letissierdesigns

  Either I am getting faster or the birds are getting slower. We were walking at Neck Point Thursday morning and I got quite a few good pictures of those tiny little birds that dart around the bush too fast … Continue reading →

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