The Blue Brick | Inspired Yarns

Alvin Ramer

Last spring, Leslie, Rayna and I went to Colbourne Ontario, to meet Mr. Alvin Ramer. Mr. Ramer is, among many things, a spinning wheel guru, precious piece of Canadian history and, along with his wife Barbara Ann, a very wonderful person. Sadly, Mr. Ramer is…

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Things that I suck at.

“You should blog that photo” said Rayna, “You know, to show…” (Leslie finishes) “That you suck at something.” The girls were playfully ribbing me as I produces this laughable yarn :) it was my first time on a wheel, and it really feels like the…

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Surprise!!!

I apologize for the dearth of posts – I’ve been away for a week on a truly memorable family vacation. My parents, Tito and myself went on a caribbean cruise (highlights of that to come later). My mom had asked that I bring at least…

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Happy

I’m sorry to say that our little dog Happy will be put to sleep today Happy came to us as a rescue from a puppy mill – something that I cannot possibly speak out strongly enough against as a cruel, senseless, inhumane and inhuman concept.…

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The snail

That’s me :) I pride myself on still being able to get by with a backpack, 65% of which is my camera. And of course, super comfort traveling means crocs and hand knit socks :)

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