Day 21, 20-two, twenty-3, 24 and 25

We had a wonderful weekend. Here are the rings I made for the bride and groom.

Day 19 and Twenty

My little girl is getting married today. We are gaining a wonderful son-in-law that we all love very much.

I won't have time to do much knitting today but I will sneak some in somewhere.

OK.... to tell the truth I will be knitting in the car all the way to Toronto. And, while we sit and wait for the bride and groom to get dressed. And, while we wait at the chapel. And, all the way home in the car. Should get a good portion of a scarf done.

Day Eighteen

With a few conversations it was determined that Tuesdays would be a good day of the week for our knitting group. And remember we don't discriminate crocheters are welcome to attend.

The resin pendant is for sale at $20. I have several colours of the ball of yarn and knitting needles with more coming soon.

17; The Yarn and Needles Are Ready

I am starting a knitting group at my studio. It will be a time for knitting, conversation, friendship and a spot of tea. Everyone, let me know what times are best for you and we will get started.

Sixteen Days

I finished the rings today. xox

More etsy pics were taken this afternoon.

Fifteenth Day

The day was spent working on Leigh-Anne's wedding ring. It came home from the casting house with several divots in it. Brenda apologized for the problem and said I didn't have to take it if I was unhappy. With just a week to go I don't have time to start over. I am redesigning by carving into the ring with my saw, various burrs and my file. It's going to take a little longer then expected but worth the extra time to make it perfect for my girl. Alex's ring had one small leaf on it and whoever put the sprue on it for the casting put the sprue right on top of the leaf, obliterating it. I will carve a new one.

I will show you a picture of the rings when finished.

This ring will be for Leigh-Anne when she starts sewing and needs a pin cushion.

DAY 14 etsy

I've started taking photographs for my etsy store which I opened about a year ago. I got as far as making a banner before it ground to a halt. I heard that it's not that hard to put an etsy store together so here I go. www.etsy.com

13th Day

I promised that I wouldn't use all of my yarn stock before anyone else got a chance to see it so I am calling this bit of knitting I've done "a sample". This way you can see how the yarn will look when it's knit. Yeah..... a sample.

I am putting together a drop in knitting group and everyone is welcome. You don't even have to know how to knit, I will show you. I have a beginners kit with yarn, needles and a few instructions. All of my yarns are put together with natural materials. Silk, cotton, bamboo, wool, alpaca and so on. Once you use the natural fibres you won't want to use anything else.

Day 12 : Shopping For Fabric

A little research and a lot of looking at fabric filled my afternoon today. Derek and I were in this beautiful, sunlit salesroom in Toronto which is housed in a renovated old warehouse. I've got the dress ideas started and the next step is pattern making. I haven't done that since college.

Eleven

The new yarn is priced and in the shop. I have more yarn similar to the one used for my knitted necklace for anyone that wants to make one for themselves. If you don't want to make it yourself I have several finished knitted necklaces in a variety of yarns in the shop.

Day 10

I spent the day today driving to and from Toronto. I dropped off wedding rings to be cast and picked up yarn to be knit. I brought home a "new to me" yarn which is 40% cotton, 30% silk, 15% wool and 15% nylon. It feels so soft and the colours are a sumptuous mix of grey, pink, green, black, yellow and teal. I will have yarn for sale in our shop starting tomorrow and I have promised that I am going to share the yarn this time..... Last time I bought yarn for the shop I used it all myself.

I put this picture in this post to show how connected my work is through many mediums. Knitting or fibre arts is so close to my heart, I sometimes wonder why I do other things like metal work, but I just can't stick to one thing.

Day 9: Suspended Elephant

Derek has been taking photographs for years now and has decided to use some of them as images on t-shirts. I am looking forward to seeing this photo mixed with some text on the front of my favourite guy. Eventually Derek hopes to have a portfolio of images on silk screens so he can make available a line of t-shirts. This photo was taken one winter day when Derek and I were walking along Queen St. in Toronto. I've seen lots of shoes hanging from the hydro lines but never an elephant.

SEVEN and 8

Two posts in one.

Yesterday we were making delectable cupcakes with a bit of orange zest in them and a Tiffany blue icing for Leigh-Anne's bridal shower. Today we're making red velvet cupcakes. I love this felt one.

I found some wool in the basement which has been used recently as a mouse house. The tell tale sign was there, sunflower seed shells. The wool is going to be used for felting so by the time all of the processing is done the shells will be long gone. Can't blame the mouse for choosing such a nice spot just hope he doesn't have any relatives in the area. Derek will have to check his trap line a little more often.

six

I have added seed beads and embroidery thread to this knitted rope necklace. I like the detail and soft, hard relationship added to the necklace. Next one will have variation in the thickness of the rope.

5th Day

I have been working on using unexpected materials for necklaces. This "rope" necklace is actually knit and then rolled. I used a merino/silk blend to feel soft on the neck. I am going to try varying the width in areas to give a wavy look. We'll see.

Four

I am taken with the sky these days.

Day 3

I sewed all day and yet I chose this photo to post. The clouds and the sky are reminiscent of water in the swimming pool.

Day 2

This swimming pool photo is the start of a new series. It was taken in Los Angeles.

Happy New Year, Happy New Work

I have a very busy year ahead and am thrilled about it. My sculpture show is scheduled for mid October and I have the one of a kind show to prepare for. My new adornments line will have it's first showing around Valentines Day so Leigh-Anne better get her sewing machine oiled pronto.

I am working on another project this year called "Art Everyday". Everyday I will post a new work made by myself or a friend. When posting a friend's work it will have to relate to me in some way.
The first post is a painting by Tamara Benoit. She borrowed a couple of my African violets while they were blooming.