Wednesday, February 17, 2016

It seems a little dust has settled here since I last posted. However no dust has landed on me!  It's been hair straight back these last couple of weeks.  I've been busy working, sewing, knitting, and sourcing out suppliers : )  Oooooh the goodies I'm going to have in the shop!

First things first tho. I made a spelling bee block for Lisa. Can you guess?



 I had no spider fabric in my stash (ack!) but I had ants. 'Spider' was one of the words she wanted for her quilt


My living room has boxes and boxes of yarn. More is expected any day and it's fun to see!


I'm always inspired by samples when I go into shops so I've been working on a few.  Zauberball is a sock yarn that I fell for years ago. There is so much more you can make than just socks : )  But wouldn't they be fabulous?


.........and the colours !

Also, I have been working on a 'river rock' scarf with wool from Smith and Ewe. I love her yarns and she's local too


I am off to have coffee with Carol. She's knit me a couple of samples for the shop and I am ever so grateful. Thanks Carol!

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25 comments:

  1. PattiFebruary 17, 2016 at 2:47 PM

    It's so much fun to see your excitement about your new shop!! The Zauberball yarn looks so amazing. I'll have to look for it locally. I'll likely never get to your shop, but you never know!

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  2. Anne / Springleaf StudiosFebruary 17, 2016 at 4:52 PM

    I'm sure your yarn shop is going to be spectacular.

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  3. Granny Maud's GirlFebruary 17, 2016 at 5:16 PM

    I almost wish I was going to Canada with my hubby in May to check out your shop.
    The river rock scarf pattern is lovely. It sits so flat!

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  4. Needled MomFebruary 17, 2016 at 5:19 PM

    Your shop is going to be amazing. I love that "sock" yarn!

    Your spider word is so cute. I have some of that ant fabric and love it.

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  5. FVITHFebruary 17, 2016 at 5:56 PM

    How exciting. I think making samples is a great idea; I find it so hard to imagine how the yarn is going to look once it is knitted together, so I mostly avoid multi-coloured yarn just in case, but your beanie looks so great that I would definietly be more inclined to buy the yarn.

    The scarf is beautiful, and that ant fabric is very cute, too.

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  6. SarahFebruary 17, 2016 at 7:15 PM

    Sounds like you are making great strides on the new store. Samples are such an important part of any store - good for you to delegate helpers too!

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  7. SarahFebruary 17, 2016 at 7:16 PM

    After I hit publish on the last comment i see your 'about me' says you work at Katja's --time for an update!!

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  8. EdithFebruary 17, 2016 at 10:00 PM

    Spider letters are cute, Love the river rock scarf.

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  9. BarbFebruary 17, 2016 at 11:13 PM

    Will you have Madelinetosh yarn?

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  10. CarlaFebruary 17, 2016 at 11:20 PM

    Barb****** I can't reply because you have no e-mail attached to your blogger profile so I hope you see this. There is a several month wait for Madelinetosh, and with our dollar being so low........
    I do hope in the future to carry it : )

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  11. Teje KarjalainenFebruary 18, 2016 at 3:35 AM

    Just wishing I could help you unpack and knit sampels! x Teje

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  12. dutchcomfortFebruary 18, 2016 at 3:37 AM

    Your shop will be an amazing one! Samples work great to have knitters buy the gorgeous yarns. It always works for me!

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  13. MarieFebruary 18, 2016 at 7:03 AM

    I've been thinking of how busy you must be right now. It's an exciting time for you and I just know your shop is going to be a great addition, not only for knitters but for us quilters as well. We do love colour and who knows, maybe we'll get inspired after visiting Knit 2!!! Great to read the update this morning!

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  14. UnknownFebruary 18, 2016 at 7:14 AM

    Carla - I'm always available to knit samples - call upon me if you need some help!

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  15. scraps125February 18, 2016 at 9:40 AM

    Thanks for the update. How exciting to be on a new adventure. Love the yarns.

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  16. KimFebruary 18, 2016 at 12:46 PM

    Oooh.....I just want to dive into all that gorgeous yarn. The Zauberball yarn is delicious isn't it.....cute, cute hat!

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  17. JeannineFebruary 18, 2016 at 2:56 PM

    I'm so excited for you! Wish I was in your area so I could visit your shop. All your ideas sound great. Love the letter blocks!

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  18. Dawn HughesFebruary 18, 2016 at 5:51 PM

    So very exciting... Like Christmas Day again at your house. Your latest projects are adorable.. Love the cute little hat!
    Enjoy the journey! 😉

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  19. quiltmaniaFebruary 18, 2016 at 6:49 PM

    I can hardly wait till you open to see what lovelies you have for us!

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  20. Archie The Wonder DogFebruary 19, 2016 at 9:54 AM

    All that yarn! *squeals*

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  21. rachelFebruary 21, 2016 at 1:59 PM

    I would not have guessed Spider! That hat is adorable and the knitting sample is divine! Love that river rock yarn! Stunning!

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  22. Janine @ Rainbow HareFebruary 24, 2016 at 2:17 PM

    So exciting! Your shop is going to be amazing. Thank you for linking up this post with all your lovely yarns and samples :)

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  23. OPQuiltFebruary 26, 2016 at 10:42 AM

    Your SPIDER is looking great with all those ants in the fabric--and fun to see all the yarns. I love seeing all the things you knit and they are very inspirational. Can't wait to see your shop open up!

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  24. Nat at Made in HomeFebruary 26, 2016 at 2:27 PM

    What you have a shop?? When did this happen? Love your river rock - this yarn colour is amazing. Great samples for your shop!

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  25. Christine @ 12,450miles March 7, 2016 at 4:50 PM

    That river rock yarn is AMAZING!!!

    It's been so fun to sit and scroll through the progress you have made recently... And very exciting too!

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