Where to begin?
Tricky question, that. Especially when it is already nearing sleep time. But there shall be blogging first!
So I shall begin with last week, working in random bits of knitting as seems fitting. Oh, but first I want to show you this:
This awesome piece of art is now gracing the wall above my bed. It was done in art class by one of my daughter's fellow grade 12 students. She opted for a gift certificate from her LYS in lieu of cash. Clearly she is one of us. Heather, thank you so much.
Now, about last week. I was not home. I was here:
Beautiful downtown Vancouver.
I attended this conference, but managed to fit in a couple of visits to Granville Island, a walk around Lost Lagoon in Stanley Park, and even one LYS.
It is a wonderful shop full of really good stuff. I bought a beautiful shawl pin, but you will have to wait for a photo. It looks great with my just-finished Celtic vest. No photo of the Finished Object, but here is an in-progress pic.
While I was on Granville Island, taking in the public market, great coffee, and the work of so many wonderful artisans, it started to rain. This was the perfect excuse to make a purchase at ...
Oh. You want to know what that thing is hanging on the chair? That is another FO! It is one of these, in the Autumn colourway. Here is a better picture, but alas no modeled shot. Another day.
Vancouver was lovely, but by far the best part of my trip was a visit to Carmanah Point Lightstation.
I love flying in the Bell 212.
Especially in the coveted left seat.
More next time, but if you can't wait for the narrative you can find the pictures here.
So I shall begin with last week, working in random bits of knitting as seems fitting. Oh, but first I want to show you this:
This awesome piece of art is now gracing the wall above my bed. It was done in art class by one of my daughter's fellow grade 12 students. She opted for a gift certificate from her LYS in lieu of cash. Clearly she is one of us. Heather, thank you so much.
Now, about last week. I was not home. I was here:
Beautiful downtown Vancouver.
I attended this conference, but managed to fit in a couple of visits to Granville Island, a walk around Lost Lagoon in Stanley Park, and even one LYS.
It is a wonderful shop full of really good stuff. I bought a beautiful shawl pin, but you will have to wait for a photo. It looks great with my just-finished Celtic vest. No photo of the Finished Object, but here is an in-progress pic.
While I was on Granville Island, taking in the public market, great coffee, and the work of so many wonderful artisans, it started to rain. This was the perfect excuse to make a purchase at ...
Oh. You want to know what that thing is hanging on the chair? That is another FO! It is one of these, in the Autumn colourway. Here is a better picture, but alas no modeled shot. Another day.
Vancouver was lovely, but by far the best part of my trip was a visit to Carmanah Point Lightstation.
I love flying in the Bell 212.
Especially in the coveted left seat.
More next time, but if you can't wait for the narrative you can find the pictures here.
Beautiful FOs, beautiful photos, beautiful Vancouver. And I absolutely love the artwork!
I had to go through your Flickr album, to get my Vancouver hit. Such fun you had!
I like the capelet. Perfect for the weather there, I'm sure. I agree with margene about the cards from that art.
Aha! I thought I spied a half twist in that capelet!
Heather... she's a girl after all our hearts, eh? Your mobius capelet is gorgeous! Thank you for the link... but sadly they only sell wholesale now, drats! I'm quite smitten with the long colour pattern.
Good for you, the seminar, and I love the photos you took, great choices.
Good to see you! You've been on my mind, and I was wondering how you were faring.
Heather could make cards for sale! Your trip looks fun!
Love the capelet, and that artwork is perfect!