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A beautiful winters' day here today. Feels more like spring, really. I made some things from vintage linen for my shop update today. The willow branch linen was a gift from Louana, thank you!

I wrote a little about knitting yesterday. I've decided to knit this, and have ordered the quince yarn for it. I thought I'd better start with something small. More likely to have success, I feel. There are so many beautiful knitting sites out there, it makes me a little bit crazy when I start browsing through them. Like I could sink into my computer screen and never come out again. 

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19 responses to “willow branch”

  1. Miss Smith Avatar
    Miss Smith

    If Helen Reddy was still writing songs I bet she could write a cracker of a song about a person who sinks through the computer screen into some delicious knitting site.

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  2. Cinnamon Avatar
    Cinnamon

    Ah yes, I feel that way often when it comes to all the beautiful things to be found online, whether it’s knitting patterns and yarn or the black hole that is known as Pinterest (which I love). Just popped over to the shop and saw your gorgeous rose print that you made into a sweet little pouch. How lovely!

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  3. sloane Avatar
    sloane

    I find the simplicity of your blog so fresh and inspiring. Lovely brooches as always. xo

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  4. jo Avatar
    jo

    Your brooches are so beautiful…

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  5. Clare Avatar
    Clare

    I love that pattern – it will look gorgeous on your little girl

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  6. gracia Avatar
    gracia

    It feels like spring here too and I am missing winter. I long to be wrapped in my coat with a thick scarf. Today I wore but a few light layers… that and one of your bird brooches. Looking at the brooches in this post, I may have to pick up another sometime soon.

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  7. Dorien Ruben Avatar
    Dorien Ruben

    Do you know Ravelry allready? It has the whole knitting world on internet together and has a great forum and search engine for knitting patterns, yarns and everything. You may know it allready. Or not. And maybe you don’t want to know it because it will fuel an addiction. 😉

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  8. heather Avatar
    heather

    It all looks lovely and those broach are so sweet. I started knitting a little yesterday too…everyone I know is having babies! So they all need hats, of course… 🙂 Happy winter to you! Its in the triple digits here all week….

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  9. jodi Avatar
    jodi

    I feel the same way. So many great ideas out there that I limit my blog reading now just not to be overwhelmed.

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  10. Brittany Avatar
    Brittany

    i feel the same way about any sort of crafting, especially the textile arts. i just want to get my hands IN there.

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  11. Nicole Avatar
    Nicole

    Ooh, can’t wait to see what colour you chose! And Dorien is right, Ravelry is VERY dangerous (but wonderful).

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  12. brooke Avatar
    brooke

    What a beautiful sweater!

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  13. Nancy Cook Avatar
    Nancy Cook

    I loved the Camilla Kid pattern. I made it for Matthew in yellow because it his favorite color but I really wanted to make it in grey. Which one of your kids are you going to make it for? It goes pretty quickly because of the aran yarn.
    Knitting is so fun and I am always conflicted about whether I should be sewing or knitting every night. Funny, eh? Ravelry gives me that feeling you speak of. It is one of my most favorite places to visit.
    I love the things you have been making lately especially the stamps and these pieces with vintage linens. I have been wanting to do a special piece with embroidered linens but, haven’t yet started.
    I best be getting off the computer else I’ll be late for book club.
    Nice chatting with you;)

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  14. flowerpress Avatar
    flowerpress

    Are you a member of Ravelry Melissa? Its such a great site. I love being able to see other people’s versions of different patterns and their modifications. And everyone’s so helpful, the other night I had a problem finishing my button bands and people in the forum helped me sort it out. I’m flowerpress if you do join and I’ve just worked out you can friend people. Send me a message and we can be ravelry friends!

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  15. Eyecatchers & Wind In The Willow Avatar
    Eyecatchers & Wind In The Willow

    Just have to share this site ~ if you want some free interesting patterns go to http://www.redheart.com/

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  16. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    That will look so good on K. Sigh, my kids refuse to wear anything I knit. The local Hospice shop has done well out of me.

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  17. Sis Avatar
    Sis

    You HAVE to join Ravelry. It’s a massive database of knitting patterns, knitters projects and knitting tips. It’s very well organised and professionally done. It has the advantage of being able to view the garments on real people, and you can read about their experiences knitting the garment, and how they may have adjusted the pattern. Your pattern is right there, 6 people have knit it, or are knitting it currently.
    There are no disadvantages – loosing hours searching through the pattern database is no disadvantage in my mind!

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  18. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    thank you sis, yes, im on there (just dont have much to show on my page cause i hardly ever finish anything.) isnt it wonderful!

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  19. Mary Ellen D'Aurizio Avatar
    Mary Ellen D’Aurizio

    The willow embroidery is lovely.

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