not just knitting
January 28, 2010 · 1 Comment
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Come Sail Away
January 21, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Baltic Knitting Cruise (July 2010) ~ Knitting Cruises Description
Join us on this knitting cruise and visit the Gems of the Baltic along with two very inspiring and fun knitwear designers, Chrissie Day and Chris Bylsma. On this itinerary you are sure to be inspired every step of the way.
Knitters find pure knitting bliss in this region of the world because it is truly a knitter’s haven. Meet localknitters, designers and artisans on this inspiring cruise of discovery.
Both Chrissie Day and Chris Bylsma are very passionate and knowledgeable about knitting and their love for the art of the craft is apparent in their work as well as their desire to help others share the joy of knitting. This cruise will feature special port lectures and private events in nearly every port along the way.
Explore the leading fiber art places of interest in each port of call.
Shop at Sommerfuglen in Copenhagen, known for great prices (in spite of the exchange rate) for kits byHanne Falkenberg & Vivian Hoxbro as well as their wide selection of specialty and traditional yarns.
Meet local fleece producer, Leena Riihivilla, at her booth at the waterfront market in Helsinki where you can purchase 100% Finnsheep Wool dyed naturally with plants and mushrooms.
Visit three beautiful yarn stores in old town Kiel where you can be inspired by gorgeous yarn and local designers and in Berlin we might even have the opportunity to meet the magnificent Horst Schulz and see his work at one of his favorite local yarn shops.
Visit the handcraft guild stores of Estonia in Old Tallinn, buy traditional hand-knit Orenburg lace shawls in Russia and much, much more on this inspiring journey to one of the world’s most beautiful cruising regions.
| This cruise is ON SALE!!! If you’ve been considering a trip to one of the world’s richest knitting region – now is the time to act! Not only is July an excellent time to visit this region but in every port along the way you will find hand knit treasures, you will meet local knitters and you will have the opportunity take home the most beautiful souvenir yarns sold in Europe.
If you book within the next week you will receive $100 off per person and if the cruise line reduces their prices at any time in the future you will get the reduction AND the extra discount! Chrissie Day and Chris Bylsma are are a winning team. Both are expert instructors who will inspire you in the classroom and will accompany you while experiencing amazing things in each port. These two ladies are passionate travelers who will show you the best each port has to offer. Not only will you enjoy an incredible educational program but in each port Craft Cruises has arranged opportunities for you to meet local designers and fiber artists as well as for you to shop at the very best yarn stores in Europe (with special discounts and goody bags). Special Highlights
Current Cruise Pricing (discount applied to these prices) Other categories available. Let us give you a custom quote. Rates include:
For non-participating (those not taking classes) you may deduct $150 from the prices listed. Best price guarantee given to every everyone who books. See a lower price offered by the cruise line and if it applies to this sailing date and the category you selected and we will have the cruise line lower your price. Last year the cruise line dropped their prices and we were able to get the lower price – for everyone – even if already booked and under deposit. Our classes fill up early so book now and you will still get the lowest pricing guaranteed. We would love to have you join us on this cruise and look forward to hearing from you. |
| Warmest regards,
Melissa Gower-Pence |
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New Kal
January 12, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Who wants to join in with a new Kal following through on a new book –sounds fun it will be –email in to chrissieday@gmail.com the book I want you all to have a go with is Lynn Barr’s new book Reversible Knitting
The gray is winding path by Wenlan Chia, and the yellow is reverse me by Norah polo and cabled collar are, of course, reversible so they can be folded over.Great!
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Christmas time and Family
December 27, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Ok so now it is the day after Boxing Day and the family are now leaving after a fablous 3 days together,it is ashame it was so short but again a blessing it was so long.I have laughed,had fun ,listened to more serious issues discussed by the younger generation, learnt a lot but most importantly had a blanket of love wrapped around me which will see me through to the time I hold them all again in my arms.May life treat them well in the meantime and may they be safe where they venture and in what they do,my Christmas has been beautiful, not only was it white but it snowed as well so sledging was enjoyed and a few snowballs were made.I missed my friend but do feel maybe she sorted my perfect white Christmas high up here in the hills of Teasdale in my chapel. Back to work now and felting design packs to rint out to go into my etsy shop
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I am wishing all of my fellow bloggers a…
December 22, 2009 · 1 Comment
I am wishing all of my fellow bloggers and readers of Knitting Notetime a peaceful and happy Christmas time .
Chrissie xx
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December 18, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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Funerals
December 16, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Well today has been a mixture of joy for a well lived life and sadness at missing a friend,family and friends gathered from far and wide to say ‘goodbye’ and it was just as she would have liked it to be.
My equillibrium has taken a knock with this and I have done no work at all for over a week,my mind has not even been busy creating new things.A Christmas with my children and partners is planned at the our qiuet hideaway.Wherever you are and however you celebrate this time,celebrate with love enjoy the precious times for they give us those memories to cherish.
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Today Kath has gone to a better place wi…
December 8, 2009 · 1 Comment
Today Kath has gone to a better place with no pain and is at peace.At the end she slipped away and somehow life will never be the same again,I miss her allready but the cloak of friendship she placed around me will keep me warm in these cold times,and I will never forget her.I pray for all those she has left behind.RIP my dear friend C
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When The Sunshine Goes
December 6, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Today is a very very sad day for me, my friend Kath of nearly 30 years is dying and just after I sat down to watch the x factor last nuight she took a turn for the worse and started her journey.I chased to the ward and managed to have some time with her whilst she could talk.I cannot say ‘goodbye ‘ as it hurts too much and I have to believe she will still be with me every day, she is more than a sister,friend,soulmate,I love the very essence of her and we have been through life’s adventures together.She has been a second mum to my children and they too love her.Today I have been very qiuet and looked at the weather and the birds and the trees and relived our times in my head. So goodnight my dear friend, come and visit me often, let us laugh again at the absurdities in living, dream of what will be,find calmness and stillness in the silly world and I pray for your safe passage .
So for now I feel I have lost everything I will not be posting for a while until my mojo is back and my heart not so heavy,enjoy your families this Christmas and your friends and never take’ forever’ for granted.
Chrissie x
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helping santa of course
December 4, 2009 · Leave a Comment
helping santa of course
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