Category Archives: canadiana

i can’t help it. i am canadian :)

weekend in a nutshell: nature’s palette

Posted on October 15, 2012 by imadeitso

one of my favourite things when choosing yarn or fabric for a project is mixing and matching colours, patterns and textures. we went for a hike this weekend, and what i love about this time of year is mother nature … Continue reading →

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road trip: the needle emporium

Posted on October 12, 2012 by imadeitso

{ the needle emporium } this week, i went to a lovely little spot in a lovely little town. an old stone house filled with a solid selection of woolly goods. julie, the owner, was helpful and friendly. mary ann … Continue reading →

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bamboo wool socks for the boy

Posted on September 6, 2012 by imadeitso

i may sound like a yarn snob, because i love working with luxurious yarns (who doesn’t?) and prefer natural fibres. and it’s true that good yarn knits up better, you can’t dispute that fact. but i’m really not a yarn … Continue reading →

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snippets of summer

Posted on July 30, 2012 by imadeitso

the making and sharing gets a little quiet here during the summer months. i’ve been refuelling on lots of fresh air and lots of inspiration. here’s just a snippet… { scenic drives }  { lovely walks } { marvelling at … Continue reading →

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weekend in a nutshell: cute-cumber & tennis anyone?

Posted on July 8, 2012 by imadeitso

the first veggie to appear this season. cute little thing… somewhat appropriate, given that i watched wimbledon this morning, and got a little hankering for pimm’s. the last time i had pimm’s (a drink often served with sliced cucumbers floating … Continue reading →

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