Category Archives: Art Deco

Streamline Moderne

Posted on October 11, 2017 by natalie

If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time, you’ll know about my interest in architecture. One area of Art Deco architecture that I haven’t explored (or photographed) much is Streamline Moderne. There have been a couple, including the … Continue reading →

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Visit to the Marine Building

Posted on September 25, 2017 by natalie

This year I got to check something big off my Art Deco building bucket list: the Marine Building in Vancouver, British Columbia. I talked about this beauty back when I released my Marine Building shawl, but I only showed one little … Continue reading →

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Doors Open Ottawa 2017

Posted on June 5, 2017 by natalie

This past weekend I went out to a couple of the Doors Open Ottawa venues with my daughter and got my architectural fix. First off we went to St. Matthew’s Church in the Glebe. This church has been on my … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 6, 2017 by natalie

It’s 2017, and I’m sure I meant to blog last month, but December got away from me. I was working right up to the 23rd, leaving town on the 24th for a family visit, and knitting away on a deadline … Continue reading →

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Labour day finale

Posted on October 9, 2016 by natalie

I’ve walked you through some of the museum sights I saw on my Labour Day trip to Toronto. At the end of all that there was just enough time for me to make a trek to an Art Deco building … Continue reading →

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Fall is here

Posted on October 3, 2016 by natalie

I had every intention of blogging in September, but that month just kicked me in the pants. At the beginning of the month I couldn’t find the energy and then at the end of the month all of my energy … Continue reading →

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New & interesting: Urban Knit Collection by Kyle Kunnecke

Posted on June 29, 2016 by natalie

Over the last while on Ravelry I’ve noticed some interesting new designs popping up. Then I realized that they were all part of the same book! The Urban Knit Collection (ebook here) from Kyle Kunnecke is a new Interweave book that’s got … Continue reading →

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A trip to France

Posted on June 27, 2016 by natalie

Late in May I surfaced from what felt like a fog due to lack of sleep and tried to find out when the Doors Open Ottawa event was. It’s the one weekend a year when buildings, many not usually accessible, are … Continue reading →

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Canadian Art Deco Knits is printed and available!

Posted on May 24, 2016 by natalie

I’m excited to report that almost a month ago I received printed copies of Canadian Art Deco Knits. This is the end of a years-long journey and it’s thrilling to finally have it in my hands. Now you can get … Continue reading →

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For the Bees

Posted on April 19, 2016 by natalie

Remember those little balls of yarn I showed you? Well this week I’ve released the first pattern in the Lace Revelations collection. The bronze ball was the one from the first design. Here’s For the Bees: For the Bees is a … Continue reading →

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