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a Winona for me
My Winona! For my version, I used stash yarn that I’ve had for a few years – Sliver Moon Farm fingering weight merino, which is super squishy and bouncy. I used less than 4 skeins in a lovely grey...
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Leonarda Shawl
Spring showers are in full force here in Toronto today, so I’m bringing in a little brightness with my new shawl pattern, Leonarda! Leonarda is an elegant and fun accessory featuring Elongated Garter...
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random tuesday
Seedlings are happening! After last year’s critter carnage in my container garden, I’m trying to plan for ways to protect everything once it’s out on the balcony . Need to buy more chicken wire....
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the quilting bug
I made a pieced quilt in high school – it had a tree on it, made from half square triangles and big solid blocks. Machine pieced, machine quilted (stitched in the ditch). I was doing a lot more sewing...
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holiday weekend
This past weekend was Victoria Day weekend, the unofficial start of the summer! I mostly stayed in, enjoying some relaxing time at home and out on the porch. I participated in “A Day in the Life”...
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my desk, no gloss
Kim asked in her latest blog post to see desks without any tidying or styling. Why not? Here’s mine! Notes: - The painting in the corner was a gift from a good friend in high school. I still haven’t...
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fabric hunting
Every May the Textile Museum holds its “More Than Just a Yardage Sale”, which is like a giant rummage sale, with all the goods having been donated to the museum throughout the year. There’s tons of...
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Sauble
Sauble is a light, comfortable cardigan perfect for layering. The short sleeves and V-neck are easy to wear over your favourite T-shirts and dresses. The Wildflower Knot stitch is elegant and fun to...
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Season
My grandfather passed away last week in hospital at the age of 90, surrounded by family. It’s been a tough time but we all know that now he’s no longer in pain. He lived a good, long life, worked hard...
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nearing the finish
First off, thank you for all the kind comments and notes on the passing of my grandfather. I’ve been trying to power through some projects both as a distraction and to clear things out of my workspace,...
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2013 Summer Sale!
I’m still working away on a few new things for summer and lots of things for fall! But to tide you over, how about a summer sale? All my self-published patterns and ebooks are 25% off a total of $5 or...
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Done and done
My quilt is all done, including its inaugural trip through the washing machine. I’ll be honest, I was expecting a seam or two to come undone, but it seems to be intact! It isn’t the most photogenic...
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Onto the next
Yep, I’m firmly in the quilting camp now! I ordered a big cutting mat, new rotary cutting blades, a big ruler and other tidbits. Now I’m ready for some quilting on a larger scale. Last night I...
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State of the Garden, June 27
Things are coming along quite nicely in my container garden! It’s been alternately very rainy and very hot and sunny, so the plants are doing really well. The containers do dry out quickly, but I’m...
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Cerasus
Cerasus is a top-down shawl that begins with a simple, elegant lace mesh and finishes with easy stockinette and ribbing. Increases on every row produce nice long wings to wrap around your neck or tie...
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I’ve moved!
I’ve been working on a new website for awhile and I *think* everything’s been updated – so come check me out at laurachau.com! This website will stay up for the time being, but the blog will be updated...
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Spencer came out really cute! I think the added length made it both more wearable, and better-looking. Look forward to seeing the modeled shot.
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I love the Spencer. And I do like the longer length. As modeled in IK, I liked the design of the sweater but immediately wrote it off as too short, but now you’re making me thinkg it could be doable....
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