Every January, Rainer and I go on a winter getaway to Toronto. Yes, it’s still Canada. Yes, it’s still winter. But it’s full of new people, interesting shops, great food, and it’s not the same-old same-old. My husband attends a library conference,…

Every January, Rainer and I go on a winter getaway to Toronto. Yes, it’s still Canada. Yes, it’s still winter. But it’s full of new people, interesting shops, great food, and it’s not the same-old same-old. My husband attends a library conference,…
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As I knit the Travelling Landscapes Project shawl, I had few problems. But the problems I did have seemed to cluster right at the end! Shawls grow so quickly, and since I was using two colours I wanted the sections…
We are about to go to the airport to fly back to Germany, but here are a few quick pictures. Salt mine, great roofs, a ruin overlooking the plains, Orthodox and Catholic churches, and a lot of stories…
The trip is going so well. We’re alternating excursions with quieter days right now. It’s that sweet spot of stimulation and relaxation. We had a fantastic hike in Bad Bertrich up the steep valley and past the ancient lava flows…
I knew I wanted to pick something neutral as a base so that I could let the voting excite me with the choice of the brighter/more playful colours. I went through the Wollmeise website colours (approximately 1, 111 of them,…
What is the Travelling Landscapes Project? I’ve challenged myself to design a shawl inspired by my travels in Europe this summer. 4 weeks, 2 skeins, at least 4 countries = 1 shawl? I sure hope so! Here are the general…
I’m issuing myself a challenge: I’ll be in Germany and Romania for 4 weeks this summer…Can I design a shawl inspired by my vacation while I travel? Keep an eye out for particulars to come. Right now there’s a chance for you…
My son and I headed to the centre of Canada this week for a family reunion and museum visits. The Ottawa region is pretty incredible for both these days. My love tank is all topped up with fuel and I’m…
We went yarn shopping in Toronto, of course. My husband Rainer makes a point of going and picking up yarn treats for me even when he travels alone. To say that he’s a great non-knitter to shop with is to…