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in bloom

in bloom

It is a nice surprise to see something in bloom after it has been dormant for a while. You can say this for the garden, but really it is a metaphor for anything. When your imagination has been quiet but it springs back to life, or your desire for cooking has slowed down but suddenly your taste buds get re awakened by a new flavour. When I went around the corner of my house the … Read entire article »

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teach until the lights start to flicker

teach until the lights start to flicker

Dear Diary, I cannot begin to tell you what a workshop in the studio is like. I can only tell you this.. I get excited before people come and a little anxious. After they leave I feel like I lost something. I love to be able to lay a hand full of wool on the frame and know that it is exactly the right thing. I like the light that happens in people’s eyes when I do that. I love … Read entire article »

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We had a cancellation….Two spots left in next week’s Landscape Workshop

We had a cancellation….Two spots left in next week’s Landscape Workshop

Dear Diary, I have been working downtown at the studio lots this week planning and writing for next week’s landscape workshop. We had two cancellations so if you want to come call us at 1 800 328 7756. As I lean over my computer examining hundreds of images of landscapes I made , I really began considering how I made them. Looking closely at each area of the mat and remembering, how I did what … Read entire article »

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Look with Lorna

Look with Lorna

Hard to believe it is April already. We are getting things ready for our first workshop of 2013. The shelves are full and Oatcakes have been ordered.     … Read entire article »

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Catherine Bussiere: to catch a whirlwind

Catherine Bussiere: to catch a whirlwind

I spent the day with Deanne yesterday As you may know she has created a new online course about hooking people She asked me out of the blue a week ago if we could shoot a video I didn’t ask much, I said sure, when There’s no point asking too much I like working with Deanne it’s always a little bit of a challenge and it’s always fun so I just say yes Working with her is like trying to capture a whirlwind you … Read entire article »

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Only Two Days Left to Register Hooking People Online Course

Only Two Days Left to Register Hooking People Online Course

Register or find out more information here:    Hooking People Course starts March 18. It will be a five week course but will you will have access to it until mid April. If you need materials we have also created an: Online Course pack for Hooking People which includes wools needed for the course and four patterns   or choose   online course pack for faces and skin tones     … Read entire article »

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Hooking People is Coming Soon

Hooking People is Coming Soon

Dear Diary, After an overwhelming response today from people who are interested in hooking people I have decided to try to offer the course in Mid March after Wild with Wool. I have been looking closely at the People rugs I have hooked over the years and one that stands out for me is Standing Before the Monument. It is a beautiful rug. I think I will use it as the title  picture for the … Read entire article »

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Are you interested in an online Hooking People Course?

Are you interested in an online Hooking People Course?

Dear Diary, I am getting near finishing the lessons for an online course on Hooking People. I am wondering if you want me to offer it this March? Let me know if you do and I’ll work on getting the lasts bits ready. How many of you want to learn Hooking People in March? Comment here and let me know please! Today on our radio show we interviewed Brian Doncaster from Sackville , NB, about his music … Read entire article »

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