Category Archives: Retreat

Off the Needles

Posted on January 17, 2016 by letissierdesigns

It is the New Year and now halfway into January – what are your plans and or resolutions for 2016!  I have been asked this several times in the last week or so.  Here is my answer.  I would love to … Continue reading →

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Fall Knitting

Posted on October 18, 2015 by letissierdesigns

Well really, Fall knitting is no different from knitting at any other time of year!  It just seems different because it is “Fall”.  It means we can wear our new knits immediately – no waiting for the season to change … Continue reading →

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Soaring High

Posted on March 1, 2015 by letissierdesigns

The Retreat is over and went well.  I saw some finished mittens and hats half done and a great many happy retreaters.  I think that I will focus on small projects with big impact for the next Retreat – it … Continue reading →

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Snow Dusting

Posted on February 24, 2014 by letissierdesigns

This gallery contains 6 photos.

From the light snow of Saturday morning – A collection of images.

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Retreat Bound

Posted on February 21, 2014 by letissierdesigns

This afternoon we – Emily and I – will head out to Kiwi Cove Lodge to start this year’s Retreat – Brioche and Lace. This will be my and Mad About Ewe’s Fourteenth retreat together.  Over the years, we have … Continue reading →

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Earlier

Posted on February 20, 2014 by letissierdesigns

…..This week. On Saturday we walked the Upper reaches of Bowen Park to check out Millstream again.  With the melt and the rain we knew it would be higher. There were Snowdrops blooming along the River Walkway and more at … Continue reading →

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It Goes On and On…

Posted on February 19, 2014 by letissierdesigns

I am working on the Retreat Sample….I am still working on the Retreat Sample…..I am forever working on the Retreat Sample! Until “Ta-Da” I am done the Retreat Sample! Totally Reversible – Totally Fun – Brioche Cables and Garter Stitch … Continue reading →

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Westwood Revisted

Posted on January 21, 2014 by letissierdesigns

It has been a while since I walked Westwood – or even a part of Westwood.  Tom and Sophie walk it on a fairly regular basis during the week, when it is a little quieter. Sunday morning we decided to … Continue reading →

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West Coast Weather

Posted on December 1, 2013 by letissierdesigns

    Really it is supposed to rain today! When we started our walk this morning I was sure it was going to rain. But being where we live and what the weather is like – change is more common … Continue reading →

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Break Time

Posted on November 23, 2013 by letissierdesigns

The kettle is on for tea and it is time for a break from knitting. This day got off to the beautiful start.  As the sun rose it coloured the clouds in the sky a beautiful coral pink.  The day … Continue reading →

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