Category: unique fibre design
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Cat Attack…more like playing
Cat Attack…more like playing in this case. I was trying to take photos of one of my newest scarves and fingerless glove style for Fall but my cat had other things in mind. She tends to be a bit of a brat sometimes and has gotten herself in many moments of trouble over the years.…
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What’s New…
What’s new…various designs I have been working on lately. I have been trying to design some new pieces and styles to add to my collections as well I have been working on some that I will pattern later on in the year for others to enjoy knitting or crocheting. The Floral Vines scarf was just…
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MADAMA BUTTERFLY OPERA, Opera Art Project
The Madama Butterfly Opera with the Edmonton Opera is about to begin on Saturday April 5th. Once again I have been involved in designing a few pieces for the Opera Art Project with the Edmonton Opera http://www.edmontonopera.com and the Alberta Craft Council http://www.albertacraft.ab.ca along with other amazing Artists. This is the 50th Anniversary for the…
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ROSE ONIE CAPLET SHAWL
The Rose Onie Caplet Shawl and the Contemporary Caplet Shawl are two of my newest designs. I have been wanting to design a nice smaller caplet style shawl for a while but I wanted it to have both a contemporary edge that could be changed and embellished to become a more dressier piece for your…
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Rose Onie Cotton Scarf…New Small size
The Rose Onie Cotton Scarf in a new Small size. I have had many requests for a cotton version of the Rose Onie scarf. These pictures show the newest and smallest version perfect for Spring and Summer to accent your T shirt, Sweater, Shirt, coat and more. A few extra pictures below to show where…
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Asymmetrical Angles Scarf NEW Knitting Pattern
My inspiration for the Asymmetrical Angles Scarf was a scarf I designed for the Opera Art Project with the Edmonton Opera (www.edmontonopera.com) and the Alberta Craft Council Gallery (www.albertacraft.ab.ca). It was based on the Les Contes d’Hoffman Opera, a Victorian Steampunk inspired opera. You can soften the look by changing the colours of the yarns…
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New Knitting Pattern…Calming Cables Fingerless Gloves
Calm your day with my newest knitting pattern…Calming Cables Fingerless Gloves. You can choose to knit the cabled pattern or a ribbed pattern with 2 different lengths to knit. One skien of the Malabrigo Rios yarn used will make 2 to 3 sets of fingerless gloves depending on the style and length you choose. The…
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INTARSIA ROSE Fingerless Gloves…Knitting Pattern!
Introducing the new Intarsia Rose Fingerless Gloves Knitting Pattern. This is just a quick note, I will add more later, to let you all know I am starting to self publish some of my designs that will including new ones as shown here and some of my past designs. My inspiration for the Intarsia Rose…
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Thinking of Spring
As snow still covers the ground I am again warming up with the thoughts of the coming Spring. Dreaming of the new leaves budding from the trees and flowers all around colouring our gardens to a bright and wonderful view. I was inspired by the beautiful colours of various gardens I have seen in past…
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A contemporary edge…
A contemporary edge was playing in my mind as I design my Spring and Summer collection for 2014. I love working with the embellishments of my other designs, but I must admit I love designing with a contemporary feel just as much. After many requests I will be adding more cotton fibres to my designs…
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