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One of the things I have struggled with when it co

One of the things I have struggled with when it comes to weaving is long periods of time between warps going onto the loom. For some reason, I have trouble starting the next warp, even though I have so many ideas floating around in my head.

So I decided to try this instead. While my warping mill is out and all the yarn is sitting there, I'm going to wind my next 4-5 warps. My west coast inspired tea towels warp is done, and this will be the next one after those. Rainbows between darkness.... this idea might be creating total chaos, but it also might work really well... we shall see!

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Dear Petey, (I can hear you roll your eyes at me f

Dear Petey, (I can hear you roll your eyes at me for calling you that instead of Pete, but i had to. ❤️)

Today marks 20 years without you. While the pain of missing you isn't quite as sharp, there are still so many moments where I wish I could call you and ask you for karate advice. I got to talk about you in my class this morning and share about the impact that you had on me. That was really quite special. I am who I am today in part because of your influence and your belief in me. I'm not sure I would have stuck it out at karate if you weren't my instructor. So, thank you for believing in me. Your advice, your smile, and your laughter are still with me. Your teachings are being passed on through me, and I'm grateful that I still have that part of you here.

Love you. Miss you.

#griefsucks #fucancer #missingyou #grief #grateful

For a long time, I have searched for a beaded popp

For a long time, I have searched for a beaded poppy. Cecelia from @seawolfandsage.co had a couple that her mom Pearl had made, at the Vendor night for the West Coast Nest retreat... but they were snapped up super fast. I asked if her mom would do one on order, and she did. It just arrived and it's beautiful!

Thank you, Pearl and Cecelia!

#poppy #beaded #beautiful

Half way through winding my next tea towel warp...

Half way through winding my next tea towel warp...

#craftyjaks #craftyjaksboutique #ilovemyjob #ilovecolour #weaverlife #weaversofinstagram #weaving #warp #grateful

Sunshine and Giggles on our Divine Lace Bright is

Sunshine and Giggles on our Divine Lace Bright is just 😍😍😍😍

#craftyjaks #craftyjaksboutique #ilovemyjob #ilovecolour #handdyedwithlove #handdyedyarn #dyeallthethings #dyersofinstagram #dyer #yarndyeing #igdyer #knittersofinstagram #knitting #yarnlove #yarnspiration #grateful

Yesterday, after I left the West Coast Nest retrea

Yesterday, after I left the West Coast Nest retreat, I took a detour to Long Beach. While I have lived in BC most of my life, this was my first time to the Ucluelet/Tofino area. I went for a long walk on the beach and enjoyed the beauty of the water. Fun fact about me... I don’t actually like to swim, but I love to be by the water and watch the waves. Anyway... Many photos were taken as inspiration, and as soon as I finish up my Scotland collection, I think the wild west coast will be next 💓

#craftyjaks #craftyjaksboutique #ilovemyjob #ilovecolour #inspiration #grateful #igdyer #igknitters #westcoastnest #retreat

Words cannot describe how grateful I am for the la

Words cannot describe how grateful I am for the last few days. Thank you to the amazing team at @westcoastnest for inviting me. It was a pleasure and an honour to fill in for the talented Catherine of @smallbirdworkshop

I also had a blast learning from Faye of @ukeeknits and doing some cedar basket weaving this morning with Rose and Brian. What a treat to be able to learn when I wasn't teaching.

Thank you to all the amazing participants for the kind words about the snowflake workshop I taught and I can't wait to see your finished pieces when you make more.

This was my last photo before leaving the Blackrock Resort today and I look forward to a time when I can return. For now, my heart is full 💓

#craftyjaks #craftyjaksboutique #ilovemyjob #ilovecolour #handdyedwithlove #teaching #crochet #knitting #knitters #westcoastnest #fibreartsretreat #timespentwithfibrepeople

All set up at The Blackrock Resort for the @westco

All set up at The Blackrock Resort for the @westcoastnest fibre arts marketplace

#craftyjaks #craftyjaksboutique #ilovemyjob #ilovecolour #westcoastnest #fibrearts

I'm so looking forward to this week and teaching a

I'm so looking forward to this week and teaching at @westcoastnest Fibre Arts retreat. The view from my room is pretty amazing too.

#westcoastnest #fibrearts #retreat #teaching

Lots of little pretties prepped for my classes nex

Lots of little pretties prepped for my classes next week at the @westcoastnest retreat in Ucluelet. I'm so looking forward to sharing!

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So this just arrived... now I need to find it home

So this just arrived... now I need to find it homes 😵‍💫😵‍💫

#craftyjaks #craftyjaksboutique #ilovemyjob #ilovecolour #handdyedwithlove #handdyedyarn #dyeallthethings #behindthescenes #wooldelivery #somuchyarn #solittletime #grateful

Saturdays are spent at the barn. My sister, @tru_e

Saturdays are spent at the barn. My sister, @tru_equest has horses and is an equestrian coach. My girls and I spend the day helping to care for the animals and we each take a lesson. Tonight, as I was finishing up some chores, I was treated to the moon rising over the trees in the distance and stopped for a moment to consider all the things I am grateful for and to send love to those whom need it. 💖

This is a beautiful Oops... I was dyeing another c

This is a beautiful Oops... I was dyeing another colourway and made a mistake in my weighing of the dye, so it is way darker than it is meant to be... but I kinda love it and think I need to reverse engineer it to find out how to repeat it. What do you think? Should I try and figure it out?

#craftyjaks #craftyjaksboutique #ilovemyjob #ilovecolour #handdyedwithlove #handdyedyarn #handyedfiber #dyeallthethings #dyersofinstagram #dyer #yarndyeing #igdyer #igyarndyer #beautifuloops #mistakeshappen

There's something about looking at freshly dyed ya

There's something about looking at freshly dyed yarn that makes me happy.

#craftyjaks #craftyjaksboutique #grateful #ilovemyjob #ilovecolour #igknitters #knittersofinstagram #knitting #dyeing #handdyedwithlove #handdyedyarn #dyeallthethings #possiblenewbase #sneakpeek #somuchyarn #solittletime

Always grateful for knitting to fill in time. Pa

Always grateful for knitting to fill in time.

Pattern: one I'm making up as I go
Yarn: our Tough and Tender base in Sunshine & Giggles
Bag: @made.by.yuki and I love it ❤️

#craftyjaks #craftyjaksboutique #ilovemyjob #ilovecolour #handdyedwithlove #toughandtender #sunshineandgiggles #handdyedyarn

All set up and ready to visit today. I'm at @swee

All set up and ready to visit today. I'm at @sweetthreadsyarn in Squamish for the day, so if you're in the neighbourhood, stop and say hi!

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A little peek behind the scenes today. #craftyja

A little peek behind the scenes today.

#craftyjaks #craftyjaksboutique #ilovemyjob #ilovecolour #handdyedwithlove #handdyedyarn #dyeallthethings #dyersofinstagram #dyer #yarndyeing #igdyer #knittersofinstagram #knitting #yarnlove #yarnspiration #grateful

Planning colours... deciding what needs to go and

Planning colours... deciding what needs to go and what gets to stay and what needs to be created to fill in the gaps!

#craftyjaks #craftyjaksboutique #ilovemyjob #ilovecolour #handdyedwithlove #handdyedyarn #dyeallthethings #dyersofinstagram #dyer #knitters #knittersofinstagram #igknitters

I'm am slowly getting back into the swing of thing

I'm am slowly getting back into the swing of things.... evidenced by the braids I have cooking today.

I have not properly done a recap post about our fabulous Knit City weekend, and the few treasures I did come home with are still buried in post show chaos... but I do want to share a few things today.

While I LOVE seeing everyone at Knit City as an introvert, it takes a lot from me to be "on" all weekend. I always need some serious quiet time to recoup... but then my youngest woke up with a sore throat on the Monday, and I followed on Thursday (don't worry, it was not Covid)... this has definitely slowed the post show recovery progress. I am finally feeling mostly human again and am working through post show inventory, orders, and updating websites this week. Expect to see a newsletter this weekend with some info and website updates.

Finally, if you stopped by our booth at Knit City and said hello or shared your projects with me, thank you. It means so much to me to see what you make. The weekend was a whirlwind, and I loved all of it. We wouldn't exist without your support, and I am deeply, deeply grateful. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your words of encouragement about my new book announcement and sharing my excitement with the beautiful patterns to be included. I am working away at the final details and will hopefully have more information soon.

I'll leave you with a quote that I love. "In a world where you can be anything, be kind."

I hope you have a beautiful day ❤️

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While at Knit City this weekend, I discovered a fe

While at Knit City this weekend, I discovered a few skeins of yarn that had been mislabeled and found a few more while counting inventory. These were on our Tough and Tender base, and they were accidentally labeled with our bands for 6oz skeins instead of 4oz skeins. If you have purchased a skein from me that is labeled as 6oz instead of 4oz, please reach out to me. I apologize for the error and have taken steps to ensure it doesn't happen again.

Thank you!

#craftyjaks #craftyjaksboutique #ilovemyjob #oops #mislabeled #accidentshappen #knitters #knitcity #igknitters #knittersofinstagram #grateful #dyeallthethings #sorry

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