Category Archives: Painting with dyes

Vancouver Island Fibre Fest Bound

Posted on April 30, 2015 by letissierdesigns

The Vancouver Island Fibre Fest is this weekend in Campbell River.  I will be demonstrating Lace Painting on Saturday and I will be teaching Twinned Knitting on Sunday – I hope to see you there.  The painting demonstration starts at … Continue reading →

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Happiness Is….

Posted on March 20, 2015 by letissierdesigns

I woke up this morning to hear that today has been deemed the International Day of Happiness.  It was created by the UN in 2012. I think that every day should be a Happy Day – though, given human nature, that … Continue reading →

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Ode to Monet

Posted on August 5, 2014 by letissierdesigns

I have long been a fan of Claude Monet’s work. His joy in life; the way he uses colours and the serenity that lies within his paintings constantly inspire me. Perhaps I paint my knitting to achieve the same feeling … Continue reading →

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“Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow”

Posted on June 22, 2014 by letissierdesigns

This morning I released of the final section of the Garden Gate Shawl for the Spring into Summer KAL. It has been a fabulous experience for me and I hope for the knitters involved.  Some knitters are working two shawls at … Continue reading →

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Busy is the New Norm

Posted on June 4, 2014 by letissierdesigns

It seems to me that life gets busier and busier as we acquire more time behind our belts! The children are gone – lets add some activities. My skills have grown – lets add more. My interests are more diverse … Continue reading →

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Next Section of the Spring into Summer KAL is Up!

Posted on May 25, 2014 by letissierdesigns

The final ring and third download of the Garden Gate Shawl Pattern is up on Ravelry!  There are still two more downloads but this one completes the center of the shawl. Happy Knitting Lynette

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Tamera Makes “Spring” Come Alive

Posted on April 28, 2014 by letissierdesigns

Yesterday morning was the photo shoot with Tamera for the Spring into Summer KAL.  And yesterday the Pre-Sale for the KAL started! We were in a friends garden – so beautiful – a perfect complement to the shawls. As always … Continue reading →

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Spring is Done…..

Posted on April 20, 2014 by letissierdesigns

…..Well the painted sample for the Spring into Summer KAL is done anyway! I finished the beaded crochet applied edging Thursday night and I am thrilled with the results! I hope that you like them as well! Happy Viewing Lynette  

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Waiting for the Final Touches

Posted on April 14, 2014 by letissierdesigns

Ready for the final edging to be crocheted on! More beads and a thin accent of colour over the leaf edging! Before I painted “Spring” I dyed some yarn for the edging. Before steaming the yarn was striped with pinks, … Continue reading →

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Painting Spring into Summer

Posted on April 14, 2014 by letissierdesigns

Five hours later! Its painted and now is being gently steamed! Guess what I did yesterday – all of yesterday! I have decided that I need a bigger steaming pot or I should stick to smaller pieces.  I noticed while … Continue reading →

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