Monthly Archives: May 2015

Wild Rose Season!

Last Weekend and again this weekend I have been bowled over by the Wild Roses. The Roses are blooming in all of the parks and blooming heavily.  The bushes are covered in open blooms and there are still a great many buds … Continue reading

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Merry Mantle

The Mystery Class was a great hit on Thursday.  The weather co-operated and was sunny but not burning hot! We all had a great time – everyone got the techniques and left happy with their individual progress.  I love the … Continue reading

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Anticipation

A box from Buffalo Wool Co arrived yesterday.  This was a special box – well they are all special – but this box held the goodies that I purchased at Stitches South!  It felt like the box took forever! I … Continue reading

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Come Walk With Me…

…. Under the Blooming Rhododendrons of The Hailey Rhododendron Garden at Bowen Park.  These are tall, mature trees and right now they are in full flower.  A few trees are finished and some trees are just starting but oh so many are … Continue reading

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Spring At Piper’s Lagoon

Early Saturday morning, before we headed up to Campbell River for the Vancouver Island Fibre Fest, we stopped to walk Sophie at Piper’s Lagoon.  It was a glorious morning. The sun was cascading across the Strait and a breeze was … Continue reading

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Vancouver Island Fibre Fest and Painting DewMoth

I was at the Vancouver Island Fibre Festival this last weekend and it was marvelous.  I watched the fashion show, featuring many of Lucy Neatby’s incredible designs – Lucy was the Highlighted Teacher – and many other garments from the … Continue reading

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