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My Almost, But Didn’t Quite Make It, Christmas in July Towels

Posted on August 12, 2017 by

I thought that the modified star motif in the dishtowels I recently wove resembled more of a snowflake than a star, so with that in mind, and with the popularity of Christmas in July (although not with me), decided to weave … Continue reading →

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MERA Schoolhouse Weavers

Posted on July 8, 2017 by

A few years ago my husband and I purchased a piece of property outside of McDonald Corners, Ontario (that we are now getting ready to start building on).  One of the things that drew us there (at least for me) … Continue reading →

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Huckaback Scarf

Posted on July 2, 2017 by

I like to go to the Leclerc website every so often to see what new free weaving drafts they may have posted and was intrigued with the October 2016 project, Huckaback Scarves. The picture provided didn’t show a lot of … Continue reading →

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Modified Star

Posted on June 18, 2017 by

Life seems to be busy right now, but I have managed to weave a couple of towels in a draft call Modified Star.  A point twill threading and treadling (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 7, 6, 5, … Continue reading →

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Lattice Scarf

Posted on March 26, 2017 by

Some time ago I came upon this blog and the beautiful scarf, which I new I had to weave, and now finally have.  It is woven in a 2/8 Tencel, the warp is silver and the weft is midnight blue.  On … Continue reading →

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Cottage Socks & Silk

Posted on February 4, 2017 by

A quick shop update. Now available Cottage Sock Yarn from Fleece Artist, colours currently in stock:   Also new, Handmaiden’s Marrakesh and Sea Lace available in 600g cones.  While it may seem indulgent, buying yarn on cones allows you to wind … Continue reading →

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That’s A Wrap!

Posted on January 31, 2017 by

Or a shawl.  Or a very big scarf. A few years ago I purchased a skein of hand-dyed boucle from Hidden Touch Yarns, they were a vendor at the OVWSG annual Christmas sale.  It has been languishing in my yarn cupboard ever … Continue reading →

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