Grey Heron bits

Well, I simply can't believe it's summer holiday time for Brenda... http://brendaknits.ca/ Where has the year gone?? We had a wonderful luncheon send off party yesterday @ the shop in honor of US... and Brenda of course... salads, sandwiches and "Girlie" cupcakes made for us by Bob the Baker from Thornbury Bakery Cafe in Thornbury. http://thornburybakerycafe.com/ We missed Carol & Audrey @ the lunch - they are off on holidays... but Ruth pulled in from Timmons just in time to share lunch with us... We are gearing up for Canada Day... so have a great celebration!! I'll be in Thornbury with my family taking in the festivities... http://thornbury.ca

Every Wednesday the knitters arrive for a fun afternoon of laughter & learning. They've had wonderful successes - just look... Audrey = socks - Berroco Sox, Kroy, Lang, Zauberball, Ruth = EZ cable sweater + "Buttons" Cabin Fever Top down Baby sweater Diane = EZ cable sweater Lyn = Sally Melville vest Carol = Fair Isle Philosopher's sweater - set to be steeked!! + John Deere roll neck sweater Arlene = Baby Surprise Jacket + Sally Melville baby hat Dallas = socks + wave hat + felted lambs Heather = Apple Leaf & Apple Blossom socks Pat = lace yoke sweater It is a productive class... each one learning a new technique and/or tip each week...

As time draws near to the last minute gift giving, I thought I'd work on a few "One ball projects" I sure had fun with the Vienna yarn from Naturally. Have a look at this hat and scarf combo. Both the hat and scarf took one ball each with a couple of yards to spare. The scarf is 5" x 30" so with one more ball you could have a good size length. It will look fab with a gorgeous wooden shawl pin tucked thru it...

Just in time for gift giving (that includes you)... We are celebrating the new publication of Cabin Fever's Need a Sock book... co-authored by Brenda Harris by hosting a KAL sockathon... as well as a class offering for newbies.... Class start on Wed Nov 17th @ 1:00pm... again on the 24th, Dec 1st and lastly on Dec 8th... Using the percentage method for knitting a good fitting sock- we will be following the Need a Sock book as our tutorial... Our class fee has been kept manageable @ $40.00 for the 8 hours of class in exchange for purchasing your materials from Grey Heron. It's a good symbiotic relationship that works for both parties. So, come on along for the learning experience and have loads of laughs too... 705-444-0370 Grey Heron Wool Shop Collingwood

Well it's Jim's annual meeting in Germany.. this year Air Canada has the direct flight to Copenhagen back on again- yeah!! Jim is spending a couple of days there with my shopping list after the convention.. my list has wine gums, Jule trimmings, and Stenia undies--- that's right from Fotex... it's a shop like our Loblaw food, household and clothing... I can't wait... He will visit with our friends and have a wonderful time... while I'm at home holding down the fort... oh well I say... the undies are on the way.. crazy I know.... but when you find a good fit why mess with a good thing...

Do you have your new copy of the Cabin Fever- "Need A Sock" book yet? We have sold our first lot of books and our second dozen copies will be in the shop on Wednesday Oct 6th @10am. Our very own Brenda Harris has co-authored this book with Deb Gemmell. Stop by and receive your very own signed copy as Brenda will be here at the Grey Heron wool shop all day Wednesday the 6th.... Planning a gift for a knitter? Here's your chance to have a personalized copy to give....

I'm knitting like crazy to finish a few baby gifts for a shower this weekend. My new-born booties are now my oversized footwear about to become my new- newborn felted booties:) The real new born booties are almost finished. The baby hat looks a tad large so it will be gently felted to reduce the size.It would really be nice if I started these projects before the week I need them... oh well, such is life. Take it as it comes and don't fuss too much.... So, like I was saying- Elvis is coming to Collingwood this weekend- so dust off the ol-blue suede shoes and head on over the town will be hopping!! Find all the details @ www.collingwoodelvisfestival.com It should be a blast-