Tag Archives: Sheeps Ahoy

Needler’s Retreat: Rejuvenation

Posted on November 12, 2015 by natalie

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 →

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Frolic fun

Posted on May 2, 2014 by natalie

This past weekend I was lucky enough, once again, to take a trip to Toronto with my friend Debbie to help out at her Sheeps Ahoy booth at the DKC Knitters’ Frolic. Here’s the booth. It was less blurry in … Continue reading →

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Belated spinning post, mysterious knits, and Olympic dreams

Posted on January 22, 2014 by natalie

Well hello there! That last week and a half just flew by in a haze of various people being sick and not enough sleep. I’m still here, knitting & spinning when I can. I’ve started spinning a new little bag … Continue reading →

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I knit myself into this mess

Posted on April 10, 2013 by natalie

I’m not ready to show you the full design yet, but I thought I’d show you what I’m facing today: The only way out is to neatly darn in each end. I know this yarn will stay put nicely because … Continue reading →

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A weekend with friends

Posted on November 15, 2012 by natalie

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 →

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Twist!

Posted on August 28, 2012 by natalie

I had a wonderful time on Sunday at the Twist Fibre Festival. It was a bit of a hike to Saint-André-Avellin, but the weather was beautiful. First thing in the morning (ok, more like 9am) the roads were clear. I … Continue reading →

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Done frolicking!

Posted on April 30, 2012 by natalie

I’ve just returned from a lovely quick trip to Toronto for the DKC Knitter’s Frolic. I was helping out Debbie Wilson of Sheeps Ahoy. Here’s what the booth looked like just before the knitters ran in (yes, ran in): (note … Continue reading →

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Planning to knit

Posted on April 25, 2012 by natalie

I’m having trouble actually knitting because I’m overwhelmed with all the knitting planning: – need to prep a sock leg for upcoming Cat Bordhi class – what yarn? – need to find yarn & needles of appropriate weights for other … Continue reading →

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Saturday spinning update – half way there

Posted on October 29, 2011 by natalie

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 →

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Wonderful weekend in K-W

Posted on September 14, 2011 by natalie

Here are some highlights of the Kitchener-Waterloo Knitters’ Guild Fair this past weekend: accosting a tiara-wearing Sandi Wiseheart (really!) making Anne Hanson laugh with my “hit myself in the head with a rake” story (there’s a reason Louise keeps bringing … Continue reading →

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