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Tag Archives: Needlers’ Retreat
Needler’s Retreat: Rejuvenation
This past weekend I was in Gananoque at the Needler’s Retreat. This was my 8th trip, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Debbie Wilson of Sheeps Ahoy is the organizer, and I always know I’m going to have a great weekend. … Continue reading
Posted in inspiration, knitting
Tagged aknitica, Amanda Schwabe, Julie Nandorfy, Nancy Halliday, Needlers' Retreat, Sheeps Ahoy
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A working retreat
I’ve been going to the Needler’s Retreat in Ganonoque since 2008. This year things were a bit different: I was teaching! I wanted to share the Estonian inlay technique of Roositud. It looks like embroidery, but you are essentially stranding … Continue reading
Posted in design, knitting
Tagged Aino's Gloves, knitting, Needlers' Retreat, Roosimine, roositud
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A weekend with friends
Almost two weeks ago I went to Gananoque for the Needlers’ Retreat. Here’s what it looked like when I showed up: It’s a relaxing place. On Friday night everyone gathered upstairs for a chat. I see some of these folks … Continue reading
Posted in inspiration, knitting
Tagged Francine Hebert, Lucy Neatby, Needlers' Retreat, Sheeps Ahoy, Suzanne Atkinson
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An inspirational weekend
I had a lovely weekend away at the Needlers’ Retreat in Gananoque. Glen House always has plenty of good food, and that didn’t change. We had 3 instructors. Mary Pat McDonald gave us homework (boo), but then we used our … Continue reading
Posted in design, inspiration, knitting
Tagged Fiona Ellis, Julia Bryant, knitting, Mary Pat McDonald, Needlers' Retreat
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Ready to ply
It’s Thursday night and here’s where my spinning from the week sits: I’m ready to ply my 6 ounces of Blueberry Time Cupcakes. It’s late. I’m going to the weekend knitting retreat tomorrow morning. Do I ply now & lose … Continue reading
Still recovering from the candy crash
It’s been a busy week here so far, but we had an excellent start. 2 happy amped up kids in their costumes went out with me. An hour later we were all home laden down with candy and a little … Continue reading
Saturday spinning update – half way there
It’s been a pretty productive week on the blueberry cupcake batts. I finished the second light batt and I was even able to spin the next batt. I’m really interested to see how this all turns out, but it’ll be … Continue reading
Posted in spinning
Tagged Cupcake Fiber Company, knitting retreat, Needlers' Retreat, Sheeps Ahoy
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Retreat
It’s amazing how much knitting you can get done in a weekend when you don’t have to cook, clean, or do anything other than eat or knit! I went down to Gananoque a week ago with 2 skeins of blue … Continue reading
Posted in design
Tagged cables, Deb Gemmell, design, gananoque, Needlers' Retreat, ribbing, scarf
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Rhinebeck – oh, and the Strauch Jumbo Ball Winder too
I noticed that my post about my Rhinebeck purchases only covered the yarn. I also bought a Strauch Jumbo Ball Winder at the Carolina Homespun booth. Easy to use? Yes, the first 2 users were my 5 year old & … Continue reading
Posted in knitting
Tagged Needlers' Retreat, Rhinebeck, Rhinebeck2010, Strauch Ball Winder, Strauch Fiber Equipment
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