May 14, 2011

random saturday



The warm weather is finally finally here, therefore I want to work strictly on small or lightweight projects for the next few months. So currently in progress are some socks, a shawl, a fingering wt. scarf, a cardigan for me and the cardigan you see above which is something I'm designing for a fabulous woman named Mona who owns one of the yarn stores here. It's in sport weight cotton, sized for children and will have a cardigan or pullover option. I'm pretty happy with it so far.

I also put together a bird, nest and tree-themed wall in my diningroom (click on photo to en-biggen).

a. this is what I started with, as I've owned and loved this antique photo of a bird on a tree (complete with real feathers at the bottom) for years

b. my fabulous cousin sells these in her shop here . I adore everything she makes.

c. print by Matte Stephens - his shop is here. Awesome, no?

d. I owned these already - original prints of trees by a local artist whose name I don't have - they were in a pile of prints for sale in another artist's studio when I toured through one day

e. print on page from a dictionary from this shop

f. print of birds in the forest from this shop

I love Etsy. Since I'm talking about it, some of my other favourite Etsy shops are: here for spinning fibre, here for handdyed yarn, and here for wooden buttons.

I hope your weekend is going well. Now I must take my dog for a stroll in the sunshine.

6 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness I'm so honored to be a part of the bird wall! I love all of the artwork and I am currently obsessed with etsy art as well. I have plans to buy a bunch of art soon and will share on my blog (which hasn't been updated in a LONG time).

    Hope all is well in Winnipeg!!

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  2. Again, I am amazed at your continuum of talent! The wall looks amazing and has many different pieces from different places, which obviously each have a special place in your heart. The up and coming sweater also looks great -- love the colours (even though I know VERY little about knitting!!) Enjoy the wonderful weather!

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  3. wow, that wall art display is inspiring. hmmmm.... perhaps something in my porch - you've got me thinking - thanks!

    and i love the colours of the cardie. beautiful

    chantoon

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  4. Chris, I cannot stop saying this but I am in AWE of your color work. It takes skill, precision and patience. BTW, I also love your little marinade of images. So cute. Have a great weekend. I plan on doing nothing!

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  5. Purple, purple, and green, sooo nice. I'm sure it will do well at the shop and elsewhere, can't wait to see the finished thing.

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  6. beautiful knitting...as always. I'm amazed by your skills. I love your bird wall. What a great arrangement you put together.

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