When Kris and I were in Hawaii, (what a strange place to think of cold-weather drinks) I came up with an idea for combining two of my loves into a cute, comfy drinking vessel that would feel cozy in your hands when filled with hot…
Today I wanted to share some of the knitted work I’ve been producing for the show, these are 5 of my knitted handwarmers. Each one is my own original pattern, (written specifically so I could avoid the use of DPNs…. the horror!) and is lovingly…
Here it is at last! After months of careful planning I am deep in preparing the inventory for my latest show, Inspira. I hope that many of you will be able to make it out, it’s my first time including jewelry and knitted items in…
I finally got around to photographing some of my finished work, and what could make a better shot than getting a lovely (and patient) girlfriend to model my work for me! Yvette is modelling my Lacy V fingerless gloves and slouch hat in ocean blue…
Late night double posting today; I wanted to share some things I just got out of the kiln – these are yarn bowls and yarn bells for knitting and crochet. The construction is simple and elegant, you place your ball of yarn either in the…
This past weekend Tito and I drove out to the beautiful town of Merrickville, ON – a town dedicated to crafters of all kinds. They have several pottery and glass blowing studios, a brilliant artist who carves gourds and a metal smithy. On the way…
This week I finally finished the diagonal lace scarf I’ve been working on. This scarf was knit on 4mm needles, using 3 balls of Debbie Bliss Eco Baby (100% organic fair trade yarn) and the pattern for the wakefield scarf. Blocking A Scarf (or any…
There is nothing more satisfying than getting a treat from the kiln. This weeks haul included this gorgeous, wide mouth shallow serving bowl. The Tanin Red glaze gave it a lovely bronzing effect along one side. This pitcher took advantage of the last dredges of…
Check out these adorable stitch markers I made using some of the goodies in my jewelry making stash =o)
Produced both booties and hat in a knitting frenzy for a last minute baby shower. The booties are fun and easy but _not_ recommended for car/movie/I don’t feel like paying attention knitting. They work up quickly, but the actual assembly/weaving in ends/ making straps is…