Tag: Vancouver
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Vancouver Bound…
Perfect time in Vancouver taking a break from our very long and cold winter. Couldn’t wait till our trees and flowers bloomed here so I took a quick trip to the coast to get my floral, ocean and mountain fix. The weather was amazing with sunny and warm days throughout the trip helping my family…
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Christmas Garland…just the beginning
Christmas Garland…just beginning the adventure of making my own Crocheted Christmas garland. It will be an ongoing project likely throughout the next year as I keep dreaming of ideas on how to enhance the garland into a lovely treasured decoration for my home. To start with I chose some beautiful hand painted yarn by Malabrigo…
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West Coast Inspiration…Embellished broches.
West Coast Inspiration…embellished broches from my visit this past summer. One of my very favourite places to visit as noted previously is the West Coast. In my travels there this year I visited several amazing knitting stores such as the Beehive Wool Shop where I found some amazing Canadian dyed yarns. Here is the outcome…
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Calming Waters Shawl…Inspired by the West Coast
The Calming Waters Shawl…Inspired by the West Coast, particularily Vancouver where this picture is taken. Vancouver is one of my most favourite places to visit and just be! I had the pleasure of living there for 2 years many years ago. Love everything about it, but then I am a city girl by heart. I…
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Victory in Victoria…Yarn finds of course!
Victory in Victoria, B.C…..Yarn finds of course! One of my favourite things to do while on holidays is to check out the local knitting stores to see what they offer. I find most knitting stores are very different and each have their own unique style and character. I managed to squeeze in two fabulous knitting…
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Dreaming of the Ocean…Eclectic Waves Scarf, Ear Warmer, Fingerless Gloves
Dreaming of the Ocean inspired the new Fall collection the Eclectic Waves Ear Warmer and Fingerless Gloves sets that compliment the Eclectic Waves neck warmer scarves. These designs have a water theme and are based on the ocean or a body of water at different times of the day. The Teal collection is the ocean…
Valerie Baber Designs 