tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41843135949305436732024-03-06T01:38:35.703-07:00The Crafty LadyYarn, Needlework, Yarn, Jewelry Making Supplies, Yarn, Quilling and Pergamano, Yarn, Tatting, Yarn, Notions, Did We Mention We Carry Yarn?Crafty Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01147802525641960449noreply@blogger.comBlogger392125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184313594930543673.post-59016625263775267862024-02-13T16:24:00.000-07:002024-02-13T16:24:24.409-07:00Didn’t quite make 30<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga_LhoiIwJ3QCMoRs9n1SZT52RFP983BSGxfgRPRYQs8SeCnDHQfE2cUdjhCKLmQw5Ckl0rD4FyjMIyoyzl-Few3mc863oijn2odPXYWmTu4WWSkwlB3GUMwY0rzlBjHK4fQxZUCxf-BINuuN93UXP9HmEhzkEvJR4E1tqn4KRtLfHQRthx9rKUrkSFA0n/s1649/IMG_2636.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1649" data-original-width="828" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga_LhoiIwJ3QCMoRs9n1SZT52RFP983BSGxfgRPRYQs8SeCnDHQfE2cUdjhCKLmQw5Ckl0rD4FyjMIyoyzl-Few3mc863oijn2odPXYWmTu4WWSkwlB3GUMwY0rzlBjHK4fQxZUCxf-BINuuN93UXP9HmEhzkEvJR4E1tqn4KRtLfHQRthx9rKUrkSFA0n/s320/IMG_2636.jpeg" width="161" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">Two days shy of the 30th anniversary and the retail store formerly known as The Crafty Lady is no more. Yes, the brick and mortar location has been gone for a few years already but now, when you type in the website address, this screen (right) is all you will see.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div> So begins the next phase of The Crafty Lady, now also known as Lorigamivan. Whether it will be the sale of raw or finished goods through Facebook or Kijiji or Etsy or at local Farmer’s Markets, I will still have my fingers in the crafting pie. I still own the craftylady.ca domain so feel free to check it once in a while just in case I don’t update it here right away.<p></p><div>Will I still be making yarn related posts? Absolutely! But I will probably also be posting travel related pictures due to the fact my yarn studio will be my new RV and Mom and I will be enjoying some road trips - just because we can. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Written by Lori, the newly minted RV designer, who can’t wait to see what lies ahead.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh19hyphenhyphen5TPXXTwSlxZdCsymY2uJOSxTfey-Y_BLOFO6NPowIzSwZzG_-v6mgF3SrwDCfpBZVOBcCtJzSbHuHB79scSBKe3YmSLEGeW3X1fSE81rKA5DdKL0Z-wiQODgSAVDizfawKxagNz-TIKoOVYkz_4ITViiQ0GR83tCcBxnEIThDhZw3jdQSvy-4gx5m/s4032/IMG_2510.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh19hyphenhyphen5TPXXTwSlxZdCsymY2uJOSxTfey-Y_BLOFO6NPowIzSwZzG_-v6mgF3SrwDCfpBZVOBcCtJzSbHuHB79scSBKe3YmSLEGeW3X1fSE81rKA5DdKL0Z-wiQODgSAVDizfawKxagNz-TIKoOVYkz_4ITViiQ0GR83tCcBxnEIThDhZw3jdQSvy-4gx5m/s320/IMG_2510.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div>Picture added for those who were curious about my yarn storage in the bus. Trap doors galore!</div>Crafty Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01147802525641960449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184313594930543673.post-18203621445215393902023-12-14T15:18:00.002-07:002023-12-14T15:18:17.999-07:00The Blog I Didn’t Want To Write<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwFg_uU_sGr2oHrHmLCjNy4wu-HuPlK4zmgsPK2383pMZDLhp-fvMx_klDguyVJGM8E9CMCJaSCMAKosPtGGo-zNAR1zUeE_Q9weHO6z3rjCIAgbvky9Mm8HXdLeB7a38UjY0s5LG-E67dM4T7JlwtA5xJWxNb0i5B880h6HlUXYBi9ib-Bqk3LfW66QF1/s623/IMG_1990.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="623" data-original-width="617" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwFg_uU_sGr2oHrHmLCjNy4wu-HuPlK4zmgsPK2383pMZDLhp-fvMx_klDguyVJGM8E9CMCJaSCMAKosPtGGo-zNAR1zUeE_Q9weHO6z3rjCIAgbvky9Mm8HXdLeB7a38UjY0s5LG-E67dM4T7JlwtA5xJWxNb0i5B880h6HlUXYBi9ib-Bqk3LfW66QF1/s320/IMG_1990.jpeg" width="317" /></a></div><br /> By the end of this month, the online store as you know it will be gone. That is not to say that www.craftylady.ca will be dead space for long. The plan is to transition to a finished goods online store - most of which will be based on my patterns, which will also continue to be available there and on Ravelry. Some raw goods and tools will still be available as supplies last but once they’re gone, they’re gone.<p></p><div>Why am I doing this? A couple of reasons.</div><div><br /></div><div>One - I’m getting older and so is my mother. We like to travel and I need to make sure she enjoys her 90’s so I’ve been converting my shuttlebus from a mobile yarn store to a custom designed RV. Can anyone say ROAD TRIP?</div><div><br /></div><div>Two - if even the big online stores like Yarn Canada can’t make it, who am I to think my little store is worth keeping open? Truth is, these past two years I’ve paid out more to have my provider host my website than I’ve made in sales. And that includes the markets I’ve been at during the summers.</div><div><br /></div><div>So -</div><div><br /></div><div>This custom designed RV is going to be able to hold almost all my yarn - both store and personal stash! How, you ask? We all know yarn (wool especially) is a great insulator so I’ll let you figure out how I’ll be ‘storing’ it in the bus. Hint: Mom and I are short and there will be plenty of trap doors throughout the bus. ;) And since I will find a way to make time to knit/crochet when I’m not driving, visiting friends or family, or checking out the sites at each of our destinations, I will also be checking ahead for any local markets that will allow me to sell some wares, if the bus gets too full. Also, each time a new project is finished it will be added to the online list of goods for sale.</div><div><br /></div><div>Back to the here and now. You have until New Year’s Eve to get any orders in before the current website bids farewell. After that, you can still contact me via my email and personal phone (if you have that number) to see what’s still available. </div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you all have a great holiday season and I look forward to doing business with you in the new year. </div><div><br /></div><div>Written by Lori, the adventurous TCL owner, who is looking forward to the next chapter. </div>Crafty Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01147802525641960449noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184313594930543673.post-41538196478609998732023-02-12T21:45:00.001-07:002023-02-12T21:45:48.697-07:00Success!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR19itCh8dUZC3BKvgr6OGINudkpguexo7BA1lgUWcLFTXiWRm6sYn6MuA75a0a3euSmbrZ7JHx6XodKzgiyNiEKFbvO4W-49ifUFQ_pOu_RLjRDvgkwA0rm_T36R5nOwG10yYEFJHVGTFmTRGbQgnTOTsrC7KwGR3EzKKT9bxohcdzvXyFM4Xg-FjGg/s3199/8189E855-809A-4860-9C98-22826FCFB604.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2518" data-original-width="3199" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR19itCh8dUZC3BKvgr6OGINudkpguexo7BA1lgUWcLFTXiWRm6sYn6MuA75a0a3euSmbrZ7JHx6XodKzgiyNiEKFbvO4W-49ifUFQ_pOu_RLjRDvgkwA0rm_T36R5nOwG10yYEFJHVGTFmTRGbQgnTOTsrC7KwGR3EzKKT9bxohcdzvXyFM4Xg-FjGg/s320/8189E855-809A-4860-9C98-22826FCFB604.jpeg" width="320" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">The Crafty Lady's first indoor market selling finished goods was a success!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Even though I didn't have nearly the stock to set up that I'm used to, it still took most of the two hours before the market opened to get everything just the way I wanted it. (And don't bother commenting on the way my banner is all crumpled on the bottom - The table was too low to actually hang nice.) I will be in the same spot next time (Thursday, Feb 23 3-7pm) and if my 'short people tool' is long enough I will be able to hang the banner from a designated cork border on the wall behind the table. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAWnxOO_K5dxKxmN3hAi39zkQyTVudYh7ITqbgrmTkZrYGsFQaVfuW9gXwp3FKFI58UO0_F4ZDNEN1gPoigpYRybfYgqfUfaSKRPjPyl0yNsBksrgEXGZGETIXrgbKZE8yDQQTsAQzo7NAbeh0GvkF1Hzxj1N00LoZwS4jIJr9IBVGfVYyIasN8pYEbA/s2048/CD4C22E2-EB90-4D34-86BB-FBD4A9C601CD.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAWnxOO_K5dxKxmN3hAi39zkQyTVudYh7ITqbgrmTkZrYGsFQaVfuW9gXwp3FKFI58UO0_F4ZDNEN1gPoigpYRybfYgqfUfaSKRPjPyl0yNsBksrgEXGZGETIXrgbKZE8yDQQTsAQzo7NAbeh0GvkF1Hzxj1N00LoZwS4jIJr9IBVGfVYyIasN8pYEbA/s320/CD4C22E2-EB90-4D34-86BB-FBD4A9C601CD.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div></div></div>Being my first indoor market with finished goods, I had to try to figure out what people would be looking for.<div><br /></div><div>Since it was the Valentine's Day market, I knew I needed to have at least one thematic product so I knit up some <a href="https://craftylady.getpayd.com/product/search/&sv=eyJhcSI6IiIsIm1vZGUiOiIiLCJiZWdpbiI6IjEiLCJuaGl0IjoiMjQiLCJvcmRlcl9ieSI6IiIsImRpciI6ImFzYyIsInEiOiJzbWl0dGVuIn0," target="_blank">Smittens</a>! There are still a couple of each size on the <a href="https://craftylady.getpayd.com/product/search/&sv=eyJhcSI6IiIsIm1vZGUiOiIiLCJiZWdpbiI6IjEiLCJuaGl0IjoyNCwib3JkZXJfYnkiOjAsImRpciI6ImFzYyIsInEiOiIifQ,," target="_blank">website</a> if you absolutely have to have one (or two). 😉</div><div><br /></div><div>Since it was also in the middle of winter (still), I also created a number of hats and cowls - some matching, some not. They are also on the website.</div><div><br /></div><div>And because I know some people have had enough of winter and are looking forward to summer, I brought a collection of ecofriendly water balloons.</div><div>Three guesses what my biggest seller was! 🎈🎈🎈</div><div><br /></div><div>I'll still be bringing the 'wear'ables (minus the smittens) to the next few markets but now I have to create more 'use'ables or at least summer friendly items. I'm open to any suggestions.</div><div><br /></div><div>So until the next market (Thursday, February 23, 3-7pm) keep your fingers busy - I know I will! - and I'll see you at the market!</div>Crafty Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01147802525641960449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184313594930543673.post-33940239374592671722023-01-30T15:03:00.001-07:002023-01-30T15:03:22.823-07:00February's Valentine Market <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFw3wgfhBfZgIJxN9BJ2SrprLc3xl8G-oD5gCRVS-GRSfeDo0joZPREikdc2yuw2ycYuIj69yod-XV4xgXsblInLqrK-VAlgrSxUv9o2TtvcWJgD3BHvzKAc-DTrlc-OG9gf-cW4lAA2516uUx62trmQ1Fs8UfI7EenVR5WOdOolhZlTMXxmRoUnIvZw/s1920/Valentines%20Market.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFw3wgfhBfZgIJxN9BJ2SrprLc3xl8G-oD5gCRVS-GRSfeDo0joZPREikdc2yuw2ycYuIj69yod-XV4xgXsblInLqrK-VAlgrSxUv9o2TtvcWJgD3BHvzKAc-DTrlc-OG9gf-cW4lAA2516uUx62trmQ1Fs8UfI7EenVR5WOdOolhZlTMXxmRoUnIvZw/w360-h640/Valentines%20Market.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>I'm a bad, bad, bad, bad blogger. It has been six and a half months (!) since I last wrote a blog. I know I warned you that I wouldn't guarantee consistency but this is bad even for me :/<div><br /><div>Needless to say, a lot of things have happened since the window was blown out in my bus door. The glass was replaced but not before the electric door opener quit in protest to the load not feeling quite right.<br /><br />The remainder of the outdoor markets kept me hopping and the transition to the indoor market at the LMC (Lacombe Memorial Centre) went okay for the first few weeks then all heck broke loose again.</div><div><br /></div><div>One too many bumpy roads caused three of my ten rolling displays to be damaged beyond repair. I was actually surprised they lasted as long as they did considering I had been using them for a number of years at Creative Stitches / Creativ Festival in both Edmonton and Calgary.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyjo0OuZKdUd12Xc8Pl9j90Q7zcHVlftMeNxtEkHPGikrGQ2wMCo-Xqnguhm2kUfU88XK7ruwCwIYRFjH9F9XXktUfQlzkEDCpIbjKVjR5y4nj9wyXCCmpqE_SOyQ4fcUQ8wHVzJ_otCwvHZPXFDz6dlkF0OddHvgaZU8UwOeVioW7O5lt4-3gb9tbWA/s4032/E26175C1-A357-44C4-B554-420EA5155335.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyjo0OuZKdUd12Xc8Pl9j90Q7zcHVlftMeNxtEkHPGikrGQ2wMCo-Xqnguhm2kUfU88XK7ruwCwIYRFjH9F9XXktUfQlzkEDCpIbjKVjR5y4nj9wyXCCmpqE_SOyQ4fcUQ8wHVzJ_otCwvHZPXFDz6dlkF0OddHvgaZU8UwOeVioW7O5lt4-3gb9tbWA/w237-h316/E26175C1-A357-44C4-B554-420EA5155335.jpeg" width="237" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Not only that, but my reason for doing the Farmer's Markets has always been to drive business to my online store. Don't get me wrong, I love interacting with my customers face to face but my online store is 24/7 shopping; my in person presence is a few hours a week in different locations. I was finding that most customers preferred to wait until they saw me the following week (or longer) than take advantage of ordering for pickup - either at my place or at the market.</div><div><br /></div><div>I took that as a sign that I should probably change things up. My online store will continue to exist - for now - but it will be morphing into something new or it may be migrating to a social media platform. I'm not quite sure yet. What I do know is that my Market presence will now be a lot smaller (a vendor's table or two) and the table will be covered in finished goods (!) I know! something I said I would never do! You will still be able to order everything that is available through the online store right there at the table and pick it up, prepaid, at the following market or at my place if you need it sooner.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8prKXWoJaiNwZXDAZPTJ7fR6Fk8UiUT_4FanGpBnJMOjW1W7zYQ1wg1X9wfw8vIroXg9XpX45p8u2PE3IP267gPCF1bpBUyb6PYPsNIfhdXXdhOxn1o4hu-kfUE_tOX6L4ClL2eOb7Abdlncb1uzxM7U86xOHyVo9Lmqp3ns16C9fmo_o5g0miiO0Bg/s4032/75E9E26B-882D-4A0F-9724-6BC3095EF0E2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8prKXWoJaiNwZXDAZPTJ7fR6Fk8UiUT_4FanGpBnJMOjW1W7zYQ1wg1X9wfw8vIroXg9XpX45p8u2PE3IP267gPCF1bpBUyb6PYPsNIfhdXXdhOxn1o4hu-kfUE_tOX6L4ClL2eOb7Abdlncb1uzxM7U86xOHyVo9Lmqp3ns16C9fmo_o5g0miiO0Bg/w240-h320/75E9E26B-882D-4A0F-9724-6BC3095EF0E2.jpeg" title="What’s a Smitten?" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Because this will be my first 'finished goods' market table, there won't be the large variety of products that you will find on other tables, but you will know that they will be made from the high quality raw goods that you have come to expect from my store. And, of course, all patterns will be my own personal patterns, some of them new enough that they may not even be published yet!</div><div><br /></div><div>I look forward to seeing all of you at the market and tell your friends to come celebrate Valentine's Day a little early with us!<br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p></div></div>Crafty Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01147802525641960449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184313594930543673.post-10683337881259055092022-07-10T16:56:00.004-06:002022-07-11T06:34:07.367-06:00Before and After<p> After this Friday’s events, I was afraid the mobile store would be out of commission for about two weeks. For those of you who have not been following on Facebook, the glass in my front passenger door met an untimely death when a piece of gravel came flying at it. Thankfully, neither rock nor glass came anywhere near the driver’s seat or yarn but it did make its way under the book wall into the bag storage area.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQmaZZeP3FPHAfvVcB5hZFoB_D2bU2ho56aphMoB_f9qrrtpu7qL12ZNOOzpNQ3X7aMmDrm9_WZywdFBnqm99oGDRBXGObwsqDVV536BwBB9M9V2YT8c0FnS3s1cMsCGyNIg-awmDEK1VbsXPiGDoLwb4FPZyFdfwww9liLZIhD4VtEFTO-RVrKNsYuA/s4032/35EFD647-C6C8-467A-A652-5AC2A5B5A158.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQmaZZeP3FPHAfvVcB5hZFoB_D2bU2ho56aphMoB_f9qrrtpu7qL12ZNOOzpNQ3X7aMmDrm9_WZywdFBnqm99oGDRBXGObwsqDVV536BwBB9M9V2YT8c0FnS3s1cMsCGyNIg-awmDEK1VbsXPiGDoLwb4FPZyFdfwww9liLZIhD4VtEFTO-RVrKNsYuA/s320/35EFD647-C6C8-467A-A652-5AC2A5B5A158.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPCl9yWhS-wQ6yQQgoMu6tP6RhyfjcObO2-DiyegS9YNgYcq4Jb4C0OT4EZdv6WAFpT4xG8Z6mzKcHkTS5rp6uv2JdIUuSbZKh_praBR1DRzOtn4teFHRk-UyeRTYXlB1yxYASVOBV1pQ59EwM54yWCg54MhVO08zXu2vaIDNz3fH0VpGp-KC0r8_ZCw/s4032/41BABD48-51D2-4D4F-A4DD-17E314AB4D39.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPCl9yWhS-wQ6yQQgoMu6tP6RhyfjcObO2-DiyegS9YNgYcq4Jb4C0OT4EZdv6WAFpT4xG8Z6mzKcHkTS5rp6uv2JdIUuSbZKh_praBR1DRzOtn4teFHRk-UyeRTYXlB1yxYASVOBV1pQ59EwM54yWCg54MhVO08zXu2vaIDNz3fH0VpGp-KC0r8_ZCw/s320/41BABD48-51D2-4D4F-A4DD-17E314AB4D39.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiMx45sP6DCCD-BCR3ynYhSMKRsqI78u0qQ6G-AnHNtbUIOrIsf-cUKVzlm4M8kgF-qQmPZIfjrTGhMpDzbPtfxvL0diJrH77S0hGfBiEs9KbvyjygSXEw3Jii0GGnncraBC3pF4hrwfL9gFtGtdW4_NETzpZhuTiH4P4vL6HWMZRFTO3Oa3iYFbH0nQ/s4032/AA6DF549-75F1-4C3D-8799-29B9C808E51D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiMx45sP6DCCD-BCR3ynYhSMKRsqI78u0qQ6G-AnHNtbUIOrIsf-cUKVzlm4M8kgF-qQmPZIfjrTGhMpDzbPtfxvL0diJrH77S0hGfBiEs9KbvyjygSXEw3Jii0GGnncraBC3pF4hrwfL9gFtGtdW4_NETzpZhuTiH4P4vL6HWMZRFTO3Oa3iYFbH0nQ/s320/AA6DF549-75F1-4C3D-8799-29B9C808E51D.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><p>Of course this all happened the day that Rogers decided to go down so, even though I am with a different provider, I was in the middle of a dead zone when this happened. I slowly drove back to town, hazard lights flashing away, to take care of insurance and quotes to replace the glass. By the time I made it home, however, my (down east) provider’s office was already closed for the weekend. Here’s hoping I hear from them Monday. I also waited until Saturday to get quotes for glass replacement and guess who’s closed on the weekends.</p><p>Since I really didn’t want to wait until the door is permanently fixed before getting back out on the road, Mom and I did a little shopping after church, found an appropriately sized piece of plexiglass, and (with the help of a neighbour with a table saw- thx TE) gave an almost invisible makeover to the door. Hopefully this will do until insurance kicks in and the permanent fix happens.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKowgk52vUE3VrqSVIVxHVYCnERdXL_UCqiSlDFKAxDmc48O1NJtKtqH67jlCpccqVzh5LhwP59uGVMe1czws1qQhJoHe50g90hsszboo73zqYfASKJADLyTh3JOdQpTOhD-7mLVWAi9CxpzcfrWiIzOiODs2_qS5HJn0ST9T24OLUtxXQZvrC1As3tA/s4032/0EE6C8FB-DA0E-420C-8144-CFE6053B0D66.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKowgk52vUE3VrqSVIVxHVYCnERdXL_UCqiSlDFKAxDmc48O1NJtKtqH67jlCpccqVzh5LhwP59uGVMe1czws1qQhJoHe50g90hsszboo73zqYfASKJADLyTh3JOdQpTOhD-7mLVWAi9CxpzcfrWiIzOiODs2_qS5HJn0ST9T24OLUtxXQZvrC1As3tA/s320/0EE6C8FB-DA0E-420C-8144-CFE6053B0D66.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP4ccWiBgSM-TE6oSO93aS8ioiHYfT_znd0DnhSzYgVCL2mG-h5PjUwCDO9zg5YHlw4TF0xcegJzaIE5xOi3qqblZOgLYg4nd6cPPJwzXVAfIeZrJnv9yAnDOzCqoegufvIG27EmAdqSvCZBCkrjwhKqnwYS5SMdv60r9-QKaQuk1m_aUHVluDBDaeUw/s4032/F295FA40-9E21-4BF3-80BA-14C47E51AD47.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP4ccWiBgSM-TE6oSO93aS8ioiHYfT_znd0DnhSzYgVCL2mG-h5PjUwCDO9zg5YHlw4TF0xcegJzaIE5xOi3qqblZOgLYg4nd6cPPJwzXVAfIeZrJnv9yAnDOzCqoegufvIG27EmAdqSvCZBCkrjwhKqnwYS5SMdv60r9-QKaQuk1m_aUHVluDBDaeUw/s320/F295FA40-9E21-4BF3-80BA-14C47E51AD47.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>So YAY I will be back to the regular schedule right away on Monday expecting to answer lots of questions from those of you who do follow me on Facebook. Until then, be careful out there! You never know when a random rock is going to give you a weekend off!</p>Crafty Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01147802525641960449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184313594930543673.post-27316362131306430322022-06-13T08:57:00.003-06:002022-06-13T08:57:50.993-06:00A Tale of Three Markets<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFPCSEn6J0q5vtoFqkfwMr9PrEEcIOJTjblOVzSZTy-cfkpU0hbkN8MZU9mlHTV__Idc8uIVA1hOAwHicgvT41IeXKGqN19tgAYsi5PfSfh69CdEwLiJUh1i5mKBDLmnW3gRJ87bRkPelLp6YLM2ckuout4C17by-e1sP-VifHT00s11IvyCd8fto5aw/s4032/9195F68E-9504-468C-864F-28C587BBA8BE.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFPCSEn6J0q5vtoFqkfwMr9PrEEcIOJTjblOVzSZTy-cfkpU0hbkN8MZU9mlHTV__Idc8uIVA1hOAwHicgvT41IeXKGqN19tgAYsi5PfSfh69CdEwLiJUh1i5mKBDLmnW3gRJ87bRkPelLp6YLM2ckuout4C17by-e1sP-VifHT00s11IvyCd8fto5aw/s320/9195F68E-9504-468C-864F-28C587BBA8BE.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div>This past week I attended my first <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bashawfarmersmarket" target="_blank">Bashaw Farmer's Market</a>. What a beautiful spot, surrounded by trees, and all the customers got to walk on the grass. My first official customer was one of my former employees so we got to catch up on things IRL (for those of you who don't do shorthand that means "in real life") instead of just on Facebook which was refreshing.<p></p><p>I also made the decision this week that I will only be attending Ponoka once a week and that will be on Monday evenings at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Ponoka-Community-Market-675022879509030" target="_blank">Community Market</a> at the old library 3-7pm. For those of you who could only attend the Wednesday morning Farmer's Market 10-1pm, I do apologize, but I'm out here doing the rounds to make money, not just socialize.</p><p>And, finally, I am really looking forward to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/InnisfailRec" target="_blank">Innisfail Market on Main</a> starting next Tuesday, June 21 3-7pm. I hope to see a few faces that have been missing me (and vice versa) because I know I have a few Innisfail and area customers in my database.</p><p>And, of course, I'm looking forward to seeing everybody rain or shine this coming week.</p>Crafty Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01147802525641960449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184313594930543673.post-6471124674020231612022-06-06T12:06:00.006-06:002022-06-06T12:10:28.719-06:00Changes ... Always More Changes<p>Some changes are voluntary, others are necessary and yet others are imposed upon you.</p><p>Take the past and current months for example.</p><p>While I was thoroughly enjoying the market at New Serepta, travelling there was taking a toll on my yarn displays so I have chosen not to travel there anymore. Cost/benefit analysis has me considering opting out of the Wednesday Farmer's Market at the Ponoka Legion. These changes are voluntary. (I will keep you posted about my Ponoka decision.)</p><p>One of the necessary changes took place last Tuesday and will be taking place again this Tuesday (while I can) before I start the Farmer's Market on Main in Innisfail next week. Because of the earthquakes encountered while travelling to and from New Serepta, I tore apart the upper shelves on the passenger side of the bus and secured them directly to the bus frame. No falling apart now! Tomorrow I do the same thing on the driver's side. So, in case you didn't catch it - I already have a new market for Tuesdays - Innisfail June 21- Sept 13 3-7pm. Make sure you come visit the bus there!</p><p>The 'imposed upon' change comes with the Ponoka Farmer's market at the Legion. It seems the Legion booked the venue for someone else this Wednesday (June 8) and July 6 so there will be no markets then.</p><p>In the meantime, continue to enjoy petting the yarn at the other markets I attend, including <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bashawfarmersmarket" target="_blank">Bashaw</a>, starting this week 4-7pm!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyxKz0D94-N3VLqFiKkFRSb1JjhJ3gQQqRdQdES1wensWZbDAhwiLPHTKP77rloM92u7qFN6w1z-TGid9UIoeOxZWKFc0iXlRBJVG2Oom9tSxxazhgG6paEtupEXdWFKS7HdKGpRA1PDscY2BTINzc4UBTqlM5z_DtS6SqTxr9lJNRP2Z8k9DJHwYqOg/s960/32191157_1400014256811176_8834804180922138624_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyxKz0D94-N3VLqFiKkFRSb1JjhJ3gQQqRdQdES1wensWZbDAhwiLPHTKP77rloM92u7qFN6w1z-TGid9UIoeOxZWKFc0iXlRBJVG2Oom9tSxxazhgG6paEtupEXdWFKS7HdKGpRA1PDscY2BTINzc4UBTqlM5z_DtS6SqTxr9lJNRP2Z8k9DJHwYqOg/w400-h400/32191157_1400014256811176_8834804180922138624_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p><p><br /></p>Crafty Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01147802525641960449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184313594930543673.post-24048821785407666042022-05-16T09:35:00.003-06:002022-05-17T10:38:40.544-06:00Five Months to Pet the Yarn!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghf7G5oUkGXkCVCKHNifedJKXaDcA5c3A9IikUjornwSiOFTlZm6ghC8nn60F4kd3yfIFu46xkRqwOopqRMB7PteeWNPGE4HABac5fj-W-zGfRef_0bpiL1nzv2XKOjQz2XDDlpN-1NJOZkq1kBJ3nAmL6gLhs9eP706RgLy3Z06zsqK1Up5kXGayJew/s828/BD9800A2-BFFE-403B-B883-55F468AC4FCD.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="527" data-original-width="828" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghf7G5oUkGXkCVCKHNifedJKXaDcA5c3A9IikUjornwSiOFTlZm6ghC8nn60F4kd3yfIFu46xkRqwOopqRMB7PteeWNPGE4HABac5fj-W-zGfRef_0bpiL1nzv2XKOjQz2XDDlpN-1NJOZkq1kBJ3nAmL6gLhs9eP706RgLy3Z06zsqK1Up5kXGayJew/s320/BD9800A2-BFFE-403B-B883-55F468AC4FCD.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>That's right!</p><p>From the middle of May to the middle of September you can choose from eight different times and/or locations to get your hands on the yarn because this week includes all my locations this year.</p><p>Unfortunately it seems like Facebook wants to hold onto my pre-market videos until the next day for most viewers. Haven't figured that one out yet so make sure to refer back to my <a href="https://thecraftyladyoflacombe.blogspot.com/2022/04/its-going-to-be-busy-summer.html" target="_blank">April 25th blog post</a> to get the dates and times for the market(s) closest to you.</p><p>Written by Lori, TCL owner, who hopefully won’t be stripped of all her energy with this schedule ;)</p>Crafty Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01147802525641960449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184313594930543673.post-44707307595308448232022-05-01T20:47:00.001-06:002022-05-01T20:47:22.793-06:00Easing Into It<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKMOgNTlpYVlGSMrdr_olewvWqOazXZRr0cx9fyb76xWQQrz350hrlsQkBxJj78FYeYEHsKbemqZnUuAV2lxYe1WgcBBpdC79Rxt--HpFnf3creHRX83fqnVkoWDsVq03gHJrhQIltPg9biP8bTpR_5nSrXK-Vq73xVsBT6HZ1zD9C5fyd5hcQuPoz0g/s1304/40AC0DAA-36F4-4439-8CCD-6B1E964B21AF.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1304" data-original-width="828" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKMOgNTlpYVlGSMrdr_olewvWqOazXZRr0cx9fyb76xWQQrz350hrlsQkBxJj78FYeYEHsKbemqZnUuAV2lxYe1WgcBBpdC79Rxt--HpFnf3creHRX83fqnVkoWDsVq03gHJrhQIltPg9biP8bTpR_5nSrXK-Vq73xVsBT6HZ1zD9C5fyd5hcQuPoz0g/w254-h400/40AC0DAA-36F4-4439-8CCD-6B1E964B21AF.jpeg" width="254" /></a></div>Saturday's spring market was a roaring success! Thanks to all the customers that checked out the new digs for the first time. I know all my Lacombe customers will be taking advantage of both market days in the coming season.<p></p><p>Thankfully, for me, I get one two-market week followed by a four-market week before we get into full gear in the third week of May. I don't yet know what the wifi connection will be like for the two new locations so please be prepared with cash just in case the card machine chooses not to work.</p><p>Because of the new vehicle and layout this year, I keep making discoveries every time I've been out so far this season. Besides finding increasingly better ways to secure the yarn for travel, I've discovered that my A-frame sign loves to hang out bungeed to my front mirror without trying to take off in the wind. I don't need the inside lights on all the time if I have the lift doors open, and BONUS, I have a really great place to hang another sign! Even better, I don't have to remove the sign to operate the lift! Woohoo! Depending on the weather, I may even have some more tricks up my sleeve. Make sure to come visit me to find out what they are. 😉</p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;">written by Lori, TCL owner, who's really looking forward to the coming season and hopes you are too!</span></p>Crafty Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01147802525641960449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184313594930543673.post-91044377389432174662022-04-25T09:00:00.029-06:002022-05-16T16:15:09.540-06:00It's Going To Be A Busy Summer!<p></p>I have finally received confirmation from all the markets I will be attending this season and LorigamiVan is going to be one busy mobile yarn store! Five of the locations are going to be repeats from last year (If it ain't broke, don't fix it) and three of them will be new (fix what IS broken). The schedule will be as follows:<p></p><p>MONDAYS</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Ponoka-Community-Market-675022879509030" target="_blank">Ponoka Community Market</a> 3-6 from now until October 3 (unless the weather allows for longer)</p><p>TUESDAYS (new market)</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070756512816" target="_blank">New Serepta Farmer's Market</a> 4-7 from May 3 until October 4</p><p>WEDNESDAYS</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ponokafarmersmarket" target="_blank">Ponoka Farmer's Market</a> 10-1 from May 18 until October-ish - depending on weather</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/The-Wetaskiwin-Farmers-Market-Page-1228125867334317" target="_blank">Wetaskiwin Farmer's Market</a> 3:00-7:00 from May 11 until October 5</p><p>THURSDAYS (same location & new time)</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/lacombefarmersmarket" target="_blank">Lacombe Farmer's Market</a> 3-6 from May 12 until October 6</p><p>FRIDAYS (new markets)</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Friday-At-The-Park-Public-Market-105348348799566" target="_blank">Friday at the Park Public Market</a> 9-1 from May 20 until September 30</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/bashawfarmersmarket" target="_blank">Bashaw Farmer's Market</a> 4-7 from June 10 until September 9</p><p>SATURDAYS</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Marketatreddeer" target="_blank">The Market at Red Deer</a> 8-12:30 from May 21 until October 8</p><p>This schedule is subject to change. i.e. Thursday afternoon in Lacombe may gain an hour after ball season is over.</p><p>And, of course, don't forget to come down and pet the yarn April 30 at the Lacombe Spring Farmer's Market at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. And talk about perfect timing, April 30 is also <a href="https://www.facebook.com/craftyladylacombe" target="_blank">Local Yarn Store Day!</a> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnwGGs6uqnXGjOKXfrCX7pX1weiVYyLDD7BUQQjmaCcW9IhbOzB91G8NNi5vYZEjNc8gZD8Y7axoKShtAHvqvLbIw73X3TDspTUXX4dlFcIM31zjzq8OvF9jL75i0vCrBbHhomxukP3Uwq0BzrSoxckIc-xY55uTQmpWKr4WGh68hKvOUnwq_VM5PdmA/s960/C0A35AD8-A0AF-4F66-B246-EA9EBC352BBD.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="923" data-original-width="960" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnwGGs6uqnXGjOKXfrCX7pX1weiVYyLDD7BUQQjmaCcW9IhbOzB91G8NNi5vYZEjNc8gZD8Y7axoKShtAHvqvLbIw73X3TDspTUXX4dlFcIM31zjzq8OvF9jL75i0vCrBbHhomxukP3Uwq0BzrSoxckIc-xY55uTQmpWKr4WGh68hKvOUnwq_VM5PdmA/s320/C0A35AD8-A0AF-4F66-B246-EA9EBC352BBD.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p>written by Lori, crazy TCL owner, who's wondering what she's got herself into! 😉</p>Crafty Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01147802525641960449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184313594930543673.post-37891416251679304632022-04-04T09:00:00.005-06:002022-04-04T09:00:00.192-06:00Ready for the Market Season!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIQZHjCHiqOleTTuvbnLwFA8BapgsI_EvkBBuJTsox2swiNB0MiY_4B_uzEdTe3g3mFaQIG_NBSiktBg-Les6XnrW33SsrPF9yoAO4N0kmYvrLARaiiHXOc3JMNmU-Hu7F1VmqvIhq9coyt9VsbRVXaYTggzDIheeHRvWyJ80lPmKbTCf-5XudH-PqJA/s4032/7EC66A82-A8DE-4BC4-862F-BCEF753B7BE9.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIQZHjCHiqOleTTuvbnLwFA8BapgsI_EvkBBuJTsox2swiNB0MiY_4B_uzEdTe3g3mFaQIG_NBSiktBg-Les6XnrW33SsrPF9yoAO4N0kmYvrLARaiiHXOc3JMNmU-Hu7F1VmqvIhq9coyt9VsbRVXaYTggzDIheeHRvWyJ80lPmKbTCf-5XudH-PqJA/s320/7EC66A82-A8DE-4BC4-862F-BCEF753B7BE9.jpeg" width="320" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">So what once was an ugly hole above the cab is now a great place for notes, calendars, timetables, etc.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: left;">Not to mention a great storage place for the extra stitch markers, pompom makers and other assorted accessories. The pegboard on the inside is a great help too! Not only does it give me a place to hang up random small products, but it also stabilizes the frames of the corkboard and chalkboard for the earthquake they will be enduring on a daily basis once May hits.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixld9X5_Lb_YdURYa8eRgI_LQREyR9L-aTrm90SFp6tJpMZ-lCrcXzUDdO9gM9QoJLPLvf-vL5X-qXmyLv5aK0MU66lPhgyy326MwAxGXqNGVS0-J892dnFIoky5_x3H8ewzcxcS2U2HltRCMx48sVmcCfvoiaiqrKzLHyWomnX8CEFTa5M0Xa23HE3Q/s4032/268EEBF5-9F7F-4C24-94B8-8A5337A545FE.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixld9X5_Lb_YdURYa8eRgI_LQREyR9L-aTrm90SFp6tJpMZ-lCrcXzUDdO9gM9QoJLPLvf-vL5X-qXmyLv5aK0MU66lPhgyy326MwAxGXqNGVS0-J892dnFIoky5_x3H8ewzcxcS2U2HltRCMx48sVmcCfvoiaiqrKzLHyWomnX8CEFTa5M0Xa23HE3Q/s320/268EEBF5-9F7F-4C24-94B8-8A5337A545FE.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div>FYI - I actually had to visit my chiropractor to help put my shoulder back where it should be after drilling four holes into the metal frame of the bus just to hang one of the doors. That door ain't comin' off! The other door has anchors behind the plastic to hold it in place but it is not as stable as the one connected to the frame, so I have placed a small hook (see left edge of photo) that catches the lower lip of the hole to keep it level with the right door and then I put a small hasp on them to keep them closed during travel.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg675xWcfR4dm6NG8dlYPHi5zd8ZpbVBoOf4tY7hfqqCg441GkUQmC-Ca7dwLwEzCtNq1ZMv4wvUNULZzxHMxVwpQOUzBrnFgfXE37qzhMQKEZQ5rd0ea7Sm3ZADGMtVFEVK_recrszV8wbRPYHUWZE1BgqEO8Hho19I3L0GIomEyRq5MxbYuQOu-zNgQ/s4032/41CE7C3A-2FF6-45F0-A197-800FDDDB9F3C.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg675xWcfR4dm6NG8dlYPHi5zd8ZpbVBoOf4tY7hfqqCg441GkUQmC-Ca7dwLwEzCtNq1ZMv4wvUNULZzxHMxVwpQOUzBrnFgfXE37qzhMQKEZQ5rd0ea7Sm3ZADGMtVFEVK_recrszV8wbRPYHUWZE1BgqEO8Hho19I3L0GIomEyRq5MxbYuQOu-zNgQ/s320/41CE7C3A-2FF6-45F0-A197-800FDDDB9F3C.jpeg" width="240" /></a><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>As you can see, the doors just peek out above the patterns and knitting looms. Maybe I should draw Kilroy on the black board or would that be showing my age (and yours if you catch the reference)?</div><div>All of this is finished just in time for the maiden highway voyage.</div></div><div>The first market outside of Lacombe will be at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Ponoka-Community-Market-675022879509030" target="_blank">Ponoka Community Market</a> <b>this Monday 3-6pm</b> and, weather permitting, I will be there every week until the end of the market season (usually around Labour Day weekend) or longer if the weather holds out.</div><div>And don't forget the kickoff to market season in Lacombe will be <a href="https://scontent.fyyc3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/277367919_4482532575181210_40927315712785083_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=e3f864&_nc_ohc=6P3s3ZEdacEAX9u5VMl&_nc_ht=scontent.fyyc3-1.fna&oh=00_AT_YjwMFrirJEG7UUmpHI6qxh-Zf_HwIQyQtdWLFWFCXOA&oe=624E5E5D" target="_blank">April 30</a>. See you at whichever market you get to first.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">written by Lori, excited TCL owner, who is looking forward to what the new season will bring!</span></div>Crafty Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01147802525641960449noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184313594930543673.post-20606934165801002082022-03-21T09:32:00.002-06:002022-03-21T09:32:43.175-06:00Baby Steps<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">So I skipped a week but I did say way at the beginning of taking over the blog that I wouldn’t guarantee consistency.</span></div><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtCLmA9rzcSlwbEowT_qjKSHFrxTMBuJZTkfTfi_dQzsYKqiT02J3JiW9yBtv4xSIOVmCPxSggC_UjHZSNG3eRoFxl3zMLgoMvQGDLkeMWYICz79cDM1MurGXyEYR5iMRmilCh92tWJSf9Lq3ut1ePTEOpbCXBoLiGTjp6Sy2upeUt4Eibab59Dzre7w=s4032" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtCLmA9rzcSlwbEowT_qjKSHFrxTMBuJZTkfTfi_dQzsYKqiT02J3JiW9yBtv4xSIOVmCPxSggC_UjHZSNG3eRoFxl3zMLgoMvQGDLkeMWYICz79cDM1MurGXyEYR5iMRmilCh92tWJSf9Lq3ut1ePTEOpbCXBoLiGTjp6Sy2upeUt4Eibab59Dzre7w=s320" width="240" /></a>In the previous blog I hinted that I may be at the March 12 market at the LMC. While LorigamiVan managed to limp down there and back without incident, I can’t say the same for the trip down to the gas station a day earlier. That trip proved to me that even though the store was aesthetically ready it most definitely wasn’t highway ready.</p><p>I made one left turn, looked into my rear view mirror, and saw the shelving directly behind me (right side of the photo) leaning out at a 30 degree angle! I immediately pulled over, pulled out my bungees, and attached the top layer of shelves to the upper storage. I also bungeed the passenger side just in case. For the remainder of that trip, I know I frustrated at least a couple of drivers because I was driving just above a slow crawl around corners to minimize damage before I got back home. I couldn’t do anything until after the market so Saturday morning I left as early as possible and gingerly made my way down to the market.</p><p>The market was a roaring success! Even though I was the only outside vendor, I was rarely on my own and I often had 4-6 people in the store at one time :) Much as I loved the conveniences the motorhome offered, it feels great knowing that customers have access to ALL my yarn every week. I know you - my customers - appreciate as well.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgacvFc9GpXqx6Vj_U8RM2d6pqeHalv-9nCVxGtt_jl73Afh6YGQpBOediYBgdcmX-w7vYqRIWTuNQY54upO_LTN4td5pZiMfmsMn0ZR-4wUaqDUmAFcVZ3pvQyWWqwCj8VxXe4SA72CS2rMlpe4JvJDgcgAtUdz_wRubp5Shpf65H_SOMuPlBY4Ay7A=s4032" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgacvFc9GpXqx6Vj_U8RM2d6pqeHalv-9nCVxGtt_jl73Afh6YGQpBOediYBgdcmX-w7vYqRIWTuNQY54upO_LTN4td5pZiMfmsMn0ZR-4wUaqDUmAFcVZ3pvQyWWqwCj8VxXe4SA72CS2rMlpe4JvJDgcgAtUdz_wRubp5Shpf65H_SOMuPlBY4Ay7A=w150-h200" width="150" /></a></div>After limping back home from the market, I set to work figuring out exactly how I could secure the display units to the wall without damaging the wall. That is basically the reason you didn’t get a blog to read last week. We couldn’t start working until I had it figured out Monday morning. (And yes, we, because Mom loves to help with the tear down and setup of the store.)<p></p><p>Normally, for stability, I put backs on the lowest level of my black grid setup. That’s great for a brick and mortar setting where the store isn’t going though an earthquake every day (highway driving). So the first thing we had to do was dismantle the shelving units and put backs on <b>every</b> level of the cubes. I discovered that the window frames have a perfectly located metal lip that I could hook the back grid to. Great! But that created the gap you see at the base of that grid so I used one of my favourite building accessories - zip ties!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhc8_vMNrXUsenD9FQuopDGccYjRuO-0B9QWuSnHbWlArdiowcPM8mtEX5Sl8x6eHBQXPC-_StZktNmK4QAGjJ4utAf3K_RxHv08H9ZL2cJgKZ18Ct9yWvKhqQL6FF-Uv-Yie8JMaYgsoTtiQRtyfr9BNvJ7A-Vk6BJbz2ld3Q6aMEzyjyqUjuONtehgA=s4032" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhc8_vMNrXUsenD9FQuopDGccYjRuO-0B9QWuSnHbWlArdiowcPM8mtEX5Sl8x6eHBQXPC-_StZktNmK4QAGjJ4utAf3K_RxHv08H9ZL2cJgKZ18Ct9yWvKhqQL6FF-Uv-Yie8JMaYgsoTtiQRtyfr9BNvJ7A-Vk6BJbz2ld3Q6aMEzyjyqUjuONtehgA=w150-h200" width="150" /></a></div>So. Many. Zip ties!<p></p><p></p>I didn’t take a picture of the zip tie placed directly below the securing hook but trust me, there is one below every hook. There is also one at every join. I took the picture to the left before securing the fifth join at the intersection.<div><br /></div><div>Did I mention that I bought a package of 1000 Zip ties? Or that I used over half of them? Yep. Those display units are secure. In fact, the zip ties worked so well at securing the side displays that I was able to rework the back display so that it could hold even more product (!) so now there is space for all the colours and varieties of Sudz Cotton and the Macrame Braid and Macrame Twist have permanent homes too!</div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>April 30 Lacombe Farmer's Market at the LMC (11-4), here I come!</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi95Qwdd8jpltUbd06VdgfMBOZWtqW7M6-zx-gpZOU4tofix--W2b2PTQWMX9NkP7AdFv5sqq4f0DwIf-ii7UzUbrVtd3lSOxGvFTqx3OOssd2BX6IU7w4546Na3QBmPerjRnc1T4OWYMdTKVyL3vCnqiNXZQpIhE6dWqb1pAbdVl5QHHihjd4h0DmS8w=s2411" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2411" data-original-width="2207" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi95Qwdd8jpltUbd06VdgfMBOZWtqW7M6-zx-gpZOU4tofix--W2b2PTQWMX9NkP7AdFv5sqq4f0DwIf-ii7UzUbrVtd3lSOxGvFTqx3OOssd2BX6IU7w4546Na3QBmPerjRnc1T4OWYMdTKVyL3vCnqiNXZQpIhE6dWqb1pAbdVl5QHHihjd4h0DmS8w=w586-h640" width="586" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-small;">written by Lori, the out-of-the-box-thinking TCL owner, who refuses to give up when faced with a challenge. I know that there will continue to be a lot of tweaking as the market season goes on but I'm hoping to have all the kinks worked out before the end of the season. Baby steps.</span><p></p></div>Crafty Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01147802525641960449noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184313594930543673.post-8592542510345556242022-03-07T09:00:00.003-07:002022-03-07T13:28:30.704-07:00And Let There Be Light<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh13kt9Dl4mXh9iPT5bbjyV-cCoFw9e9ISRxdKxG_ja_7H2yia9AUE3er4GlZStlqapoNJhc67HFIo45ztFiocHm3ZUGeJRr1ze5cPAtgrgDEjSkUWyMxGSNN_UKthP0o2VP10Z3-TvwnfXreoPyINhd-jrW9LisfVJbKr0rCaQXm1QQutQ_28O3oolbg=s4032" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh13kt9Dl4mXh9iPT5bbjyV-cCoFw9e9ISRxdKxG_ja_7H2yia9AUE3er4GlZStlqapoNJhc67HFIo45ztFiocHm3ZUGeJRr1ze5cPAtgrgDEjSkUWyMxGSNN_UKthP0o2VP10Z3-TvwnfXreoPyINhd-jrW9LisfVJbKr0rCaQXm1QQutQ_28O3oolbg=s320" width="240" /></a></div>Excuse all the clutter on the floor and focus on the positive. I finally have adequate lighting in the bus!<div><br /><div>If you've been following the progress on the mobile store, you will know that I have been struggling to find the best way to mount my lighting without wrecking the ceiling. My first two options didn't work (the two-sided tape refused to stick to the freshly cleaned surface and the anchor - singular - spun like a top when I tried that mounting method) so I spent this past weekend mulling it over yet again.</div><div><br /></div><div>In the photo to the left you can see the strip lighting underneath the upper storage. It does quite a nice job of lighting up the yarn and keeps the colours fairly true. And because nothing beats natural light, if in doubt, it's a short walk to check colours under the sunlight coming through the front door.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3ZGGAu9_oZCPqzlQMjDRQXOa8NUE_k-46M7IfZmNINVoQcxBWpVp7c8sVMkwhvLk4LZHnVVxYmmUEN4RtMvRGOI4gcHwtf3VLrnqjhPwqLgneoGxz2YHEK8rNKIbuhpDD_nUfHbnLqHQ3m5YYbrutqumi9AIwypgMqQTtsXWKF_ozSnJvNztIZdZfag=s4032" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3ZGGAu9_oZCPqzlQMjDRQXOa8NUE_k-46M7IfZmNINVoQcxBWpVp7c8sVMkwhvLk4LZHnVVxYmmUEN4RtMvRGOI4gcHwtf3VLrnqjhPwqLgneoGxz2YHEK8rNKIbuhpDD_nUfHbnLqHQ3m5YYbrutqumi9AIwypgMqQTtsXWKF_ozSnJvNztIZdZfag=s320" width="240" /></a></div>You will also notice that the yarn on the back wall looks a little dark. A quick trip to the dollar store fixed that. You can see in the right photo that two battery powered LED trouble lights, hung strategically, brighten up that space beautifully!</div><div><br /></div><div>So now that the lighting is all finished, I can concentrate on the finishing touches, like emptying and removing all the boxes, setting up the till area, etc.</div><div><br /></div><div>If the weather cooperates, the mobile store takes its maiden voyage on March 12 to the Lacombe Farmer's Market Spring Market at the LMC (11am-4pm) and I have to have it presentable by then.<br /><br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;">written by Lori, excited TCL owner, who can't wait to get out on the road again and, more importantly, share my updated route with you - as soon as the market managers confirm my spaces.</span><p></p></div></div>Crafty Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01147802525641960449noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184313594930543673.post-31784559488593537762022-02-14T09:02:00.000-07:002022-02-14T09:02:33.188-07:00New Yarns!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhLiFC0uMSWKIxgqqYLFyLTFBxttOqm42wiAAaURiNcfHvAoEqpp38QNHUegu9Lho0sPk7cNpUSArTFTkPn83rr-gFBrR_JVHy_B0TAaO6NLG8BgqqcgHZvfYwCqa4NLI95OqshJ5p6xuu0BDtgpZSA28GsEDiDDHp2oBw_YWtLjVCRC-CwJtMCBySmOg=s400" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhLiFC0uMSWKIxgqqYLFyLTFBxttOqm42wiAAaURiNcfHvAoEqpp38QNHUegu9Lho0sPk7cNpUSArTFTkPn83rr-gFBrR_JVHy_B0TAaO6NLG8BgqqcgHZvfYwCqa4NLI95OqshJ5p6xuu0BDtgpZSA28GsEDiDDHp2oBw_YWtLjVCRC-CwJtMCBySmOg=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Book available by special order only</div></div><p>First - Happy Valentines Day everyone ❤️</p><p>Second - sorry about the ‘lack of blog’ last week. </p><p>Third (and most important I think) - I’ve been receiving new yarns!</p><p>I spent most of 2021 apologizing to customers who were looking for macrame cords and braids because my suppliers were unable to get their stock from the manufacturers. Well, as of this past week my only apology will be for the one colour I couldn’t get. Other than that one, the store is fully stocked! Click the links for more information about each one.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiVwi3H404huy14OKXHiiELzEvnu2EQzQFHKC7zFPuPOs5YYKJIKdBwZLbhzOwkJe0sBu25ssS74XLA6LzDsNi_nHZMB9NS8vjauzbNN4wVoCSmxClcrsikS6SiREeCheiGDsqKtks0o21LUUpnvecpDQjcbzoD3rC4piwxBWOQXw5EkOILyl_9td-EVQ=s400" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiVwi3H404huy14OKXHiiELzEvnu2EQzQFHKC7zFPuPOs5YYKJIKdBwZLbhzOwkJe0sBu25ssS74XLA6LzDsNi_nHZMB9NS8vjauzbNN4wVoCSmxClcrsikS6SiREeCheiGDsqKtks0o21LUUpnvecpDQjcbzoD3rC4piwxBWOQXw5EkOILyl_9td-EVQ=s320" width="320" /></a></p><p><a href="https://www.estelleyarns.com/items/3387" target="_blank">Macrame Braid</a></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhArcqZ8GdhIIiVEelugGvpunDZqc8O1zTO8GXcyqOGOtolQAJPK0yFzRmvtKMYuaIUyheYYBAoT7NVyNC98dTudRggSnLNmiXnu6VwKrZM8S0YOW94YseIGqCJtW4oCp6Kedp10soLHG551twWAvkFTF47jj1VE2IKjd9Kv4Q2RSoKot1qYQuU2axRdQ=s400" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhArcqZ8GdhIIiVEelugGvpunDZqc8O1zTO8GXcyqOGOtolQAJPK0yFzRmvtKMYuaIUyheYYBAoT7NVyNC98dTudRggSnLNmiXnu6VwKrZM8S0YOW94YseIGqCJtW4oCp6Kedp10soLHG551twWAvkFTF47jj1VE2IKjd9Kv4Q2RSoKot1qYQuU2axRdQ=s320" width="320" /></a></p><p><a href="https://www.estelleyarns.com/items/4370" target="_blank">Macrame Twist</a></p><p>While I do have stock of all but one colour, supply is limited and I have no control over availability of a second shipment, so get your orders in now. First come, first serve.</p><p>For those of you who don’t care about macrame but do like to keep your kitchen stocked with brightly coloured dishcloths, I now have all available colours of <a href="https://craftylady.getpayd.com/product/search/&sv=eyJhcSI6IiIsIm1vZGUiOiIiLCJiZWdpbiI6IjEiLCJuaGl0IjoiMjQiLCJvcmRlcl9ieSI6IiIsImRpciI6ImFzYyIsInEiOiJTdWR6In0," target="_blank">Sudz</a> in stock!</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKevJl8vfGnlohO5moD72-Qy6QGMRHosW3eKBvemSidtssLyoSNN6ciRegSNm7oLds63ZIzfC1S0BTgREg44bmzjZ8_vTyo80OSa74vJEl-5WI48HHOcl2ztVqw0UyxszXFGz8WDBUPo4tD5hkLStvfRnmE8nIvyqbg1XNvnK3uXWEEd7LqJBtWpU-9Q=s400" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKevJl8vfGnlohO5moD72-Qy6QGMRHosW3eKBvemSidtssLyoSNN6ciRegSNm7oLds63ZIzfC1S0BTgREg44bmzjZ8_vTyo80OSa74vJEl-5WI48HHOcl2ztVqw0UyxszXFGz8WDBUPo4tD5hkLStvfRnmE8nIvyqbg1XNvnK3uXWEEd7LqJBtWpU-9Q=s320" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjM_m6zuo0e3SAkMoKM05JYN5yMArWpbBJHwqV_x0D8yeseEUOsVF8Rtv3-xymRzI5sKmHtCV2ABI_RLY4MkArNy5dW-jspxBdMpV00QFl0xTCLNl8m0SFiSiqRTSTcGQEK0QjGWn78L8BK5J8HG0JhX5Sl3yMu71CVVRErjmdvCMmL2ijwbtciYHXm1w=s400" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjM_m6zuo0e3SAkMoKM05JYN5yMArWpbBJHwqV_x0D8yeseEUOsVF8Rtv3-xymRzI5sKmHtCV2ABI_RLY4MkArNy5dW-jspxBdMpV00QFl0xTCLNl8m0SFiSiqRTSTcGQEK0QjGWn78L8BK5J8HG0JhX5Sl3yMu71CVVRErjmdvCMmL2ijwbtciYHXm1w=s320" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOskQ2YrU2O-t7fyqiPN20GhHCC-wmzMT_jkGXmn87EkJ2Evd7idmd_ELD8lkbDRnnasMUoTn5-NWF61X-eROVB7U-mYkeeWle-9e35bNed9MI08d9h4NxVGu7NbtKhZDVc3lBsUrPJFGWoSqJtKzCi022HTssKsXOHYqQRUhMpPKzdOzgTmzrmUtFkw=s400" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOskQ2YrU2O-t7fyqiPN20GhHCC-wmzMT_jkGXmn87EkJ2Evd7idmd_ELD8lkbDRnnasMUoTn5-NWF61X-eROVB7U-mYkeeWle-9e35bNed9MI08d9h4NxVGu7NbtKhZDVc3lBsUrPJFGWoSqJtKzCi022HTssKsXOHYqQRUhMpPKzdOzgTmzrmUtFkw=s320" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3UATz3XnEDPC3sqPnfC4Rzt40uSGjKFyvOhP6wYno5pkFhovnQQzLoZ21aSrdzGAaa2bzpCGOhH6OrW7XmimBJMUFveJuBZ1SO5EmHy3up8fBo9Virzw4x9oKx2B4NN9qBwhyJ63PGYPKLJ09q8mrFiEyWMPgNph-yrZrFqz0BPwagrC6D-Mis0OZpw=s400" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3UATz3XnEDPC3sqPnfC4Rzt40uSGjKFyvOhP6wYno5pkFhovnQQzLoZ21aSrdzGAaa2bzpCGOhH6OrW7XmimBJMUFveJuBZ1SO5EmHy3up8fBo9Virzw4x9oKx2B4NN9qBwhyJ63PGYPKLJ09q8mrFiEyWMPgNph-yrZrFqz0BPwagrC6D-Mis0OZpw=s320" width="320" /></a></p><p>written by Lori, TCL owner who is busy looking for space in the bus for the new yarns!</p>Crafty Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01147802525641960449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184313594930543673.post-11191072542132829122022-01-31T09:00:00.001-07:002022-01-31T09:00:00.182-07:00Hands Up If You Miss Petting The Yarn!<p> The lighting update (promised from last week) is currently on hold but in the meantime, I have been busy with customers who miss petting the yarn. That means it is time to remind you all how you can continue to <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumgir.com%2Ftag%2Fyarn%2520pet&psig=AOvVaw1lmK1QWkL0nEFfK9S2xQRd&ust=1643684246537000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAsQjRxqFwoTCOjllaj_2vUCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAM" target="_blank">pet the yarn</a> even though part of the year I am an online store only. This means you need to share this blog with all your yarnie friends!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://assets1.chainstoreage.com/styles/content_sm/s3/teaser_image_485226_3.jpg?itok=iZv0Y670" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="577" data-original-width="500" height="577" src="https://assets1.chainstoreage.com/styles/content_sm/s3/teaser_image_485226_3.jpg?itok=iZv0Y670" width="500" /></a></div><p>I haven't solidified my entire route yet, but there are a couple of markets from last year's roster that are year-round markets that I will be returning to - Ponoka's Monday afternoon market and Wetaskiwin's Wednesday afternoon market - as soon as the weather is conducive to keeping the bus door open while parked outside.</p><p>I've told many market customers who had visited the mobile store last season that I really didn't care if they bought at the market. I still stand by that. I made it very clear that yarn is a tactile purchase. It is hard to purchase a yarn that you can't touch. Every customer that didn't purchase at the market was given a business card so that they could purchase (online when the wind blew colder and the days grew shorter) the yarn that spoke loudest to them when they petted it. You see, I know when most of you work with yarn. There are a significantly smaller number of us that knit year-round but even we need to pet the yarn when the opportunity arises.</p><p>So - I will update you on my full market schedule as soon as I have confirmed with the market managers but, until then, just remember that the majority of them run from May long weekend to Labour Day weekend, with a number of them extending the season if the weather permits.</p><p><span style="font-size: x-small;">written by Lori, TCL owner, who is eagerly awaiting my first yarn shipment of 2022!</span></p>Crafty Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01147802525641960449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184313594930543673.post-77143379805096852712022-01-24T09:00:00.002-07:002022-01-30T19:25:00.986-07:00This January Has Turned Out To Be Quite Balmy!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtc-_QuSHXOc6nEkERML1hLrEdSr-hQfZfefw2xzyaqpb609UCdVCtRxkyDuN_-E1lAzz_ILSOugrFEf8MFV7o-5-1UgvrH6uEmFmDthzncJvGR_3wnRuINA5vMuUjiOJrDlbh_G-TFaIedOb2UB0KYi5TO4k8HKngPyMVpM8NLX0CU9mnLwtrH--1pA=s1280" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="730" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtc-_QuSHXOc6nEkERML1hLrEdSr-hQfZfefw2xzyaqpb609UCdVCtRxkyDuN_-E1lAzz_ILSOugrFEf8MFV7o-5-1UgvrH6uEmFmDthzncJvGR_3wnRuINA5vMuUjiOJrDlbh_G-TFaIedOb2UB0KYi5TO4k8HKngPyMVpM8NLX0CU9mnLwtrH--1pA=w229-h400" width="229" /></a></div> Loving the temperatures coming this week!<p></p><p>I don't mind the forecast of snow for Monday because I need to practice up on the techniques I will be teaching on the next few Tuesdays. (see the blog from two weeks ago)</p><p>By Thursday, I should have all the puzzle pieces of the lighting collected. I'm a good blend of my parents, but one trait I am so grateful to have inherited from my Dad is to keep everything 'because I might just need it someday'. You'll see what I mean when I do the show and tell <strike>next week</strike> soon.</p><p>Part of my electrical system will also be arriving soon. Fingers crossed that it will arrive before next Sunday so that the lights will actually be <b>on</b> in the pictures.</p><p>I'm afraid that's all I have for this week - classes and easy electrical in LorigamiVan so get out and enjoy this weather. You can see what next week has in store for us.</p><p><span style="font-size: x-small;">written by Lori, happy TCL owner who can't wait to see the finished products - classes AND bus!</span></p><p></p>Crafty Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01147802525641960449noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184313594930543673.post-35235165847555246632022-01-17T08:42:00.000-07:002022-01-17T08:42:09.061-07:00A Long Goodbye / A New Beginning<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Yesterday marked the first day in a long farewell between me and my original mobile store.</span></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWBs7FUNyuQhYetOY1gwb9WACIp8olSOYvG-cSH-wiDb_CIiLAt5El7cBaVNimQmjBAFMj3R4aQzTpwdLZi6ODQ65VQbBeTpHi-ba6C7Kh5KfkGJQV_l4RKAaPxAEBVX7M3l7PiSlBvtvlS-dYi2FK-UKCFcrV3hL8l0EAxRF1S5Nz_oxij6HbvjpkRQ=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWBs7FUNyuQhYetOY1gwb9WACIp8olSOYvG-cSH-wiDb_CIiLAt5El7cBaVNimQmjBAFMj3R4aQzTpwdLZi6ODQ65VQbBeTpHi-ba6C7Kh5KfkGJQV_l4RKAaPxAEBVX7M3l7PiSlBvtvlS-dYi2FK-UKCFcrV3hL8l0EAxRF1S5Nz_oxij6HbvjpkRQ=s320" width="320" /></a></div></div></span></div><p>Obviously I’ve been anticipating her being gone since I made the decision to sell her back in September but Sunday was the day the new (soon to be) owner had a cheque placed in my hand. Only the usual paperwork and the handoff of the keys and she-who-was-never-named gets to ride off into the sunset with her new owner leaving me to concentrate solely on her replacement, who shall be known as LorigamiVan.</p><p>God saw fit to give me (and Mom) a beautiful week to get the majority of the store work done in LorigamiVan and now I will have time to get the physical bus upgrades done. I know. Most people would have done it the other way around but the added electrical will run off of solar and at least one portable battery - none of which will affect the store area of the build. </p><p>I say build but it’s really more of a no-build build. At this particular point in time, I could remove the store and replace the seats and seat belts and no one would ever know a yarn store had been there. That will change when I add the solar and lights. </p><p>Enough preamble. Let’s see some before and after photos! Remember - the lights aren’t installed yet so the after pictures are darker than the finished store will be.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgu3ga5DnLXaGg1MYrQgXHE_sml52yqZw4Emh8z1u-AvITdriClbsOByIVYbwaYo-6_JDNHrAJ0_raPqiMKiIpKY4q3nf6Rp46RmKtp9VqMJZokdM3H_QqFjY7AkPdjvwcA8u_OmG9I7XFN6RuhzsAZH3aDRbu1Es2lJEsRjGRaX8tEFdSCxUh7i82tfg=s759" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="486" data-original-width="759" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgu3ga5DnLXaGg1MYrQgXHE_sml52yqZw4Emh8z1u-AvITdriClbsOByIVYbwaYo-6_JDNHrAJ0_raPqiMKiIpKY4q3nf6Rp46RmKtp9VqMJZokdM3H_QqFjY7AkPdjvwcA8u_OmG9I7XFN6RuhzsAZH3aDRbu1Es2lJEsRjGRaX8tEFdSCxUh7i82tfg=s320" width="320" /></a></p><p>Photo 1: all the seats and seatbelts still intact.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmnEjy79pdnNqQ-rKMsgGKy3eLsjmcuzvm7-r-1uaJDnMbVefVwSCHx170iXNwEmP_NgzP0wHYNgiqIzE7VwJMBLpULsza0f-1DrH0gYg72U8xh1Vpw-9JmM0skTFTuui4m141AXnAsn3mW_jqvkUbIOaNNJlc-NZKUhRBf0G8QaFcV59VrnxMzNUB9Q=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmnEjy79pdnNqQ-rKMsgGKy3eLsjmcuzvm7-r-1uaJDnMbVefVwSCHx170iXNwEmP_NgzP0wHYNgiqIzE7VwJMBLpULsza0f-1DrH0gYg72U8xh1Vpw-9JmM0skTFTuui4m141AXnAsn3mW_jqvkUbIOaNNJlc-NZKUhRBf0G8QaFcV59VrnxMzNUB9Q=s320" width="240" /></a></p><p>Photo 2: seats and seatbelts removed. Floor covered with our favourite soft flooring and the second of three incarnations of display designs partially completed.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXKDYVPBqhbMBd8534zzx_oYbJI-oAx4KI0Icy5RGEcehJrx5knndczzZSHRSm9C4ffzgBCUXUrgPxPhTTIax7PJ8rfU_Uysnl2-8IM1Pxumsh7y8iH41gYjItlBEIdq6qsvCh6zomuTLHfPl_xrUCfrL7GDnHGpySmgzdt52g9xdKvvnCtuDh_ow4PA=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXKDYVPBqhbMBd8534zzx_oYbJI-oAx4KI0Icy5RGEcehJrx5knndczzZSHRSm9C4ffzgBCUXUrgPxPhTTIax7PJ8rfU_Uysnl2-8IM1Pxumsh7y8iH41gYjItlBEIdq6qsvCh6zomuTLHfPl_xrUCfrL7GDnHGpySmgzdt52g9xdKvvnCtuDh_ow4PA=s320" width="240" /></a></p><p>Photo 3: final top to bottom yarn display with the bus’ original lights (which only work when the motor is running). LED strip lighting will either run down the center of the ceiling or under the front edge of the overhead storage. Still working on that.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_qsgLCtCHo5wMHxZ6KfNE3TDHY_QcuZxP8tk6uMO6bXj41Cfg8KmYSo6VFn_Zf4TkoqFsSe9LyiUTXY4OyWxcHHF8lULaPoosUW4oLBGlbc-KfXBRgaSb5winlqO_XriRXR7y1p1SxD_mlJnFmZ-Uw2ZeI-4oz0B4HO6Ep6Dz_TABxjfxCbiU6YchxQ=s760" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="464" data-original-width="760" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_qsgLCtCHo5wMHxZ6KfNE3TDHY_QcuZxP8tk6uMO6bXj41Cfg8KmYSo6VFn_Zf4TkoqFsSe9LyiUTXY4OyWxcHHF8lULaPoosUW4oLBGlbc-KfXBRgaSb5winlqO_XriRXR7y1p1SxD_mlJnFmZ-Uw2ZeI-4oz0B4HO6Ep6Dz_TABxjfxCbiU6YchxQ=s320" width="320" /></a></p><p>I’m also trying to decide if I’m going to leave her as a plain white bus and just hang my signs from her windows like I did with the rv or put some decal signage on her. Any helpful suggestion - pros and cons - are welcome so please comment. 👍</p><p><span style="font-size: x-small;">Written by Lori, happy TCL owner, who can’t wait to get LorigamiVan out on the road this spring!</span></p>Crafty Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01147802525641960449noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184313594930543673.post-49799465867285173312022-01-10T08:20:00.000-07:002022-01-10T08:20:13.749-07:00Classes at Lacombe Performing Arts Centre (LPAC)<p style="text-align: center;"><b> <span style="font-size: x-large;">They're finally happening!</span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F207358849%2F400073536423%2F1%2Foriginal.20220104-184708?w=800&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&rect=0%2C0%2C940%2C470&s=9105baa81d7149c8a7af846a98eb8c27" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F207358849%2F400073536423%2F1%2Foriginal.20220104-184708?w=800&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&rect=0%2C0%2C940%2C470&s=9105baa81d7149c8a7af846a98eb8c27" width="640" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;"><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="text-align: left;">Classes will be happening at LPAC starting January 25 so </span><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/give-your-knitted-projects-a-professional-edge-tickets-129059886595" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">register now</a><span style="text-align: left;"> :)</span></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">The continuing deep freeze from over the Christmas / New Year break had me in a bit of a funk so I didn't get the blog out last week. I perked up a little bit when my classes were announced in the middle of last week and I perked up a lot more when I saw that I was going to have an entire week of temperatures hovering around zero(!) to work on the bus. 😃</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">For the classes, you will need to provide your vaccine status as well as wear a mask at all times. I choose to be extra cautious since I may be required to be within your (and everyone else's) 6 foot bubble in order to help with any issues that may arise when learning new techniques. I've missed teaching and I am looking forward to everyone enjoying the experience.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">The first class (pictured above) is self explanatory - you're learning new basic skills.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">The second class is an introduction into Entrelac without all the messy beginning, left-leaning and right-leaning triangles to get in the way.<br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F117650807%2F400073536423%2F1%2Foriginal.20201113-185517?h=2000&w=720&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&s=0194fecf535aa748e9cb534c8a892560" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="720" height="300" src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F117650807%2F400073536423%2F1%2Foriginal.20201113-185517?h=2000&w=720&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&s=0194fecf535aa748e9cb534c8a892560" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The third and final class of the series teaches you to combine knitting and crochet in one project - bottom up or top down!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F117650797%2F400073536423%2F1%2Foriginal.20201113-185506?h=2000&w=720&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&s=d9c378b2eee76fe52daca151b8b31c30" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="470" data-original-width="720" height="261" src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F117650797%2F400073536423%2F1%2Foriginal.20201113-185506?h=2000&w=720&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&s=d9c378b2eee76fe52daca151b8b31c30" width="400" /></a></div>The best part about all these classes is that you can take what you learn and translate it into existing patterns. I can't tell you the last time I used the cast on technique I learned as a child nor can I tell you the last time I used a long tail cast on. What I can tell you is that MY long tail cast on was not "the stretchiest cast on you'll ever use". In fact, it was quite the opposite and since it was meant to cast on a sock, you can see why I chose to never use it again. You will learn what I use instead in classes one and three.</span><div><br /></div><div>Now, go on, get registered!<br /><div><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Written by Lori, thankful TCL owner, who is looking forward to all the productivity in the next week thanks to the amazing weather!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></span><p></p></div></div>Crafty Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01147802525641960449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184313594930543673.post-49426779726492978052021-12-13T08:41:00.000-07:002021-12-13T08:41:01.004-07:00One Pattern Down, How Many to Go?!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibV6CKHyUOGPSIfTCzL2E6_4lxUGrDdrf1sc5WywEe5wPL5JqPDkiuHnotkynREp8lVAP_a1S3GqMSZrEozsKL-HlPSCNpJiIeaph_Pq5qOQb1BdxT9kKwtZToFejSlNS9G5Y6nWy5p_ee_8CNVk36kM8XdmZzQkIeimt1MAmaDbkoKK7k70Tu-OokGA=s959" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="959" data-original-width="754" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibV6CKHyUOGPSIfTCzL2E6_4lxUGrDdrf1sc5WywEe5wPL5JqPDkiuHnotkynREp8lVAP_a1S3GqMSZrEozsKL-HlPSCNpJiIeaph_Pq5qOQb1BdxT9kKwtZToFejSlNS9G5Y6nWy5p_ee_8CNVk36kM8XdmZzQkIeimt1MAmaDbkoKK7k70Tu-OokGA=s320" width="252" /></a></div>My Reversible Moebius Cowls pattern is finally up for sale in my <a href="https://craftylady.getpayd.com/catalog/12869681/reversible-moebius-cowls-ln063" target="_blank">online store</a> and on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/reversible-moebius-cowls" target="_blank">Ravelry</a>!<p></p><p>What took me so long?! I've been hyping it up for a month already.</p><p>It's partly because it's closer to Christmas and I have deadlines for things that needed to be worked on / finished. And partly because I've been perfecting the layout in the shuttlebus. I've also been <strike>designing</strike> attempting to design other neckwear but they are not yet picture worthy.</p><p>What <i>is</i> picture worthy are a couple of projects that you may have seen me working on in the pop up store this past summer. These patterns will take a bit more time to compose because most people will want multiple sizes. As a retired math teacher, I know how much calculating goes into multi-sized patterns. Especially if you want an accurate fit. That's why I have so few of them.</p><p>For those of you who didn't see them this summer, these are the patterns I'm working on.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgizUw2IAU9y_5cSVgaSUjapdFWuaato837nqDIWTrBYYx3t2vjKVwqa8az57Izv2Fv3E7yp-V-K7xwLcxqZCr_kCXQrYrDSB6peHXhRw9SUds2QwYRvg5mZDLegdh9gsASmoHS6po3zXw6nwJ2wlk4Rzi9QQP-09IXJVSfSS5Gg37OvJIGTVHbDpy5_A=s665" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="665" data-original-width="570" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgizUw2IAU9y_5cSVgaSUjapdFWuaato837nqDIWTrBYYx3t2vjKVwqa8az57Izv2Fv3E7yp-V-K7xwLcxqZCr_kCXQrYrDSB6peHXhRw9SUds2QwYRvg5mZDLegdh9gsASmoHS6po3zXw6nwJ2wlk4Rzi9QQP-09IXJVSfSS5Gg37OvJIGTVHbDpy5_A=s320" width="274" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTdlMXL2HFktMpUicYRFnm_zVHivz154sBT4GJt2ZumxbVVBm08PrEA2ov9sJPQEcEFaLhv3BSwHeCKAPmW0Wo5vEMnl2wHXaCbBKfDg9C1_ExW2HIP4GgV_771YKbA5JWbegEgpvImicLcV0HQVJYmzBY8GtNE88h6wkjtrDbjiR80DT6qXBo1Gsd6w=s667" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="591" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTdlMXL2HFktMpUicYRFnm_zVHivz154sBT4GJt2ZumxbVVBm08PrEA2ov9sJPQEcEFaLhv3BSwHeCKAPmW0Wo5vEMnl2wHXaCbBKfDg9C1_ExW2HIP4GgV_771YKbA5JWbegEgpvImicLcV0HQVJYmzBY8GtNE88h6wkjtrDbjiR80DT6qXBo1Gsd6w=s320" width="284" /></a></p><p>This top (above) takes two balls of Estelle's <a href="https://craftylady.getpayd.com/catalog/10180937/rainbow-autumn" target="_blank">Rainbow Autumn</a> (a long striping yarn) and makes use of a virtually invisible braided cast off. This size fits me and I could probably make two sizes bigger from those two balls. That being said, even a toddler size would require two balls if you want the garment to be symmetrical. For more defined stripes, one could also use Estelle's <a href="https://craftylady.getpayd.com/catalog/11425212/magic-shawl" target="_blank">Magic Shawl</a>.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhigSSQWAHtQDV1ncGdIP4iNyVUUXGq9ihFvF37R79LvC_ITLw6e11NaAtfQzldaV8mg0eZFTlJapFEoWcfx63v2PDI9U9z4hoJK0vM4T6kvpSiXM24XLsDzGmxZOYGc7Ag3efsjNXbaeyELt37mvW2F6GQzjL5znOyiNF7r3tuVkcVFzlw6fbCuYf7Lg=s2048" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1770" data-original-width="2048" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhigSSQWAHtQDV1ncGdIP4iNyVUUXGq9ihFvF37R79LvC_ITLw6e11NaAtfQzldaV8mg0eZFTlJapFEoWcfx63v2PDI9U9z4hoJK0vM4T6kvpSiXM24XLsDzGmxZOYGc7Ag3efsjNXbaeyELt37mvW2F6GQzjL5znOyiNF7r3tuVkcVFzlw6fbCuYf7Lg=w320-h267" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhfxSLLfc3BD1kI0pnX-Ce6algDnhuQz99xbh6m5ytKGmvGTF0uTbqKRfZ14IuM0irVn2vj-UGYacLDGk4vYoNF5iaLmcaN2CAALBNs3b_ayDt-BTMTJatlwRhGS796pKH2GnSQs2ef33VZDMXe1IM43tYk2YMeoTLHs8jAIWxQAH4F5a-NKPCKfzK9lw=s2048" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1818" data-original-width="2048" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhfxSLLfc3BD1kI0pnX-Ce6algDnhuQz99xbh6m5ytKGmvGTF0uTbqKRfZ14IuM0irVn2vj-UGYacLDGk4vYoNF5iaLmcaN2CAALBNs3b_ayDt-BTMTJatlwRhGS796pKH2GnSQs2ef33VZDMXe1IM43tYk2YMeoTLHs8jAIWxQAH4F5a-NKPCKfzK9lw=s320" width="320" /></a></p><p>To the right, you will see the first iteration of the crocheted version of my <a href="https://craftylady.getpayd.com/catalog/8871247/one-seam-sweater-ln035" target="_blank">One Seam Sweater</a>. If you haven't seen this knit pattern yet, I had to split it into two patterns because it runs from 3 months to adult 3X in size. The knit version uses a true chunky yarn (15sts = 4" or 10cm) and drapes beautifully. See <a href="https://craftylady.getpayd.com/catalog/8877008/marble-chunky" target="_blank">Marble Chunky</a> and <a href="https://craftylady.getpayd.com/catalog/8876589/major" target="_blank">Major</a>.</p><p>Because of the nature of crochet (one strand of yarn wrapping around two upright strands), this size yarn is too bulky. The garment doesn't stand up on its own, but the fabric it creates isn't nearly as flexible so I had to downsize the yarn to a sport/dk weight just to achieve a desirable drape. So far I have not been impressed enough with the results from the yarns I have in stock to take a photo. I will update you with that progress when it happens.</p><p>Until then, I apologize for not having a blog for you last week. As I might have mentioned already, I've been busy. And since I don't see my project creations / shuttlebus renovating slowing down anytime soon, I am going to take a break from blogging for the remainder of the year and come back on the first Monday in 2022.</p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: x-small;">written by Lori, TCL owner, who wishes everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, etc and we'll reconnect in the new year.</span></p>Crafty Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01147802525641960449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184313594930543673.post-31745393488315311402021-11-29T09:00:00.012-07:002021-11-30T10:21:26.029-07:00Seeing How The Other Half Lives<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcwrb3_AmFhEi_NdYeXGT9x8qPd-8U29CkVcZFJCNC-lGNDj3vqeftrSaKwQ2ohwUPzX3U_xqCrg8YAUO2cmqFOguqZf4tMoAxvkdI8JEdWuiGH8iUsoYwxn8Jq1UdkgszA_rCiQrcFyOR/s247/EDA681F1-B1E9-43BD-BCDF-69F8B3D1CB67.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="247" data-original-width="197" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcwrb3_AmFhEi_NdYeXGT9x8qPd-8U29CkVcZFJCNC-lGNDj3vqeftrSaKwQ2ohwUPzX3U_xqCrg8YAUO2cmqFOguqZf4tMoAxvkdI8JEdWuiGH8iUsoYwxn8Jq1UdkgszA_rCiQrcFyOR/s0/EDA681F1-B1E9-43BD-BCDF-69F8B3D1CB67.jpeg" width="197" /></a></div><div>This week's blog is totally unrelated to yarn, crafts, mobile stores - all the things you've come to expect here. Instead, it has everything to do with something I've been dealing with recently.</div><p></p><p>For those of you who don't know, I wear corrective lenses because I am near-sighted. During the last decade or so, I have been blessed to have very little change in my eyes, so I have been able to forego the expense of new glasses every year or two. The second last pair I purchased were progressives meant to help me cut fabric at the brick and mortar store, which meant I wanted the close up portion at the top of the lens instead of at the bottom where most people want it (for reading). They didn't work. I still had to remove my glasses to follow the line on the Aida cloth.</p><p>Then, two years ago, I got new lenses that were normal progressives because I <i>did</i> start to need them for reading (like a normal person). They worked but for some reason, the right lens soon fell victim to scratches on the inside of the lens. Since I clean both lenses with the same cloth and I don't have stainless steel lashes on my right eye, there is no discernable reason for the scratches. Even if they fell on a rough surface, the outside would be scratched, not the inside. So, off I go to get new glasses.</p><p>The optometrist that checked my eyes told me there was negligible change in my eyes so I would be getting the same prescription. Did I just want new lenses or was I getting new frames too? Since my current glasses also had transition lenses (darkening in the sunlight), I opted for new frames so I could have an indoor pair and an outdoor pair. The optometrist started her checklist for the prescription: no transitions required, check. I nodded. Progressives, check. I said no. She insisted that I would be unhappy without progressives and would be back within a couple weeks to change them. In other words, she twisted my arm.</p><p>Fast forward two weeks after receiving my new glasses. With progressives, I was unable to read the music clearly when playing the piano or organ for church and my eyes tired very quickly trying to decipher what was on the computer screen. Back to the eye care centre I went - with both pairs of glasses in hand. Well, okay. One pair was on my face because I needed to drive safely. I explained the problem and was firm this time that I did not want progressives. My new frames needed lenses for distance and my old frames were going to get reading lenses - but not ordinary reading lenses because they focus approximately one foot from one's face. I needed to focus almost exactly two feet from my face because that is where my music sits when I play either keyboard and I can easily put my computer screen at that distance, if needed. So intermediate lenses were recommended and ordered.</p><p>Fast forward another week. My readers come back, my distance lenses are ordered and my new frames go off to be refitted. I took Mom with me this time just in case I wasn't safe to drive with my readers. (As it turns out, it was no different from driving with tired eyes.) Working on the computer was definitely easier without progressives and everything was clear enough, even driving, so I could function normally. The true test of the new readers came Sunday morning (yesterday) when I had to play for two services. You guessed it. They didn't pass muster.</p><p>I got my measuring tape out of my purse. (Cos everyone carries one in their purse right? No? Just me?) I measured the distance from my eyes to the music when I sat where I needed to in order to play. 24" Then I measured from where I had to sit in order to read the notes clearly. 30" Those 6" are the difference between touching the keyboard and pedals and not touching them at all. Thankfully, I was picking up my driving glasses after church. I explained my dilemma to the eye care specialist and she agreed that I couldn't let improper lenses keep me from playing at church so, after some careful calculations, the readers went off to get refitted again and I left with my driving lenses.</p><p>So what does this long-winded story have to do with the title of this blog? Well, remember when I said I'm near-sighted? Most people my age - especially those who started wearing glasses later in life - are far-sighted. The running joke amongst people in that age group is that their arms aren't long enough. While playing during the church service and at the meeting that was held after service (where papers were handed out for people to read) my arms weren't long enough. They were, in fact, 6" too short and I spent my entire Sunday morning learning what it was like to be far-sighted. I will continue to laugh at people complaining about their short arms because I am comfortable with them laughing at me when I take my glasses off and hold paper to nose to read something. What I won't do is take for granted the fact that I will always be able to see clearly, even though that distance is gradually getting closer to my face.</p><p><span style="font-size: x-small;">written by Lori, grateful TCL owner, who - even though she is writing this blog hunched over the computer screen sans glasses, is happy to have experienced life through a different set of lenses this past week. It has given me a new perspective. I'll stop now.</span></p>Crafty Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01147802525641960449noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184313594930543673.post-27459717823617037802021-11-22T09:05:00.001-07:002021-11-22T09:06:23.115-07:00Look Who Finally Came Home<p>Finally picked up the LorigamiVan this Friday - two months (less a day) after purchasing her. I had no idea the number of hoops I would have to jump through to insure a commercial vehicle as a mobile store! I was concerned that missing out on the beautiful weather we had in October and the first part of November was going to mean working in freezing temperatures and wading through walls of snow to get from the house to the bus daily. Turns out God is on my side and is providing a mild winter to work in. Yay!</p><div><div><p></p><div>Saturday, with space heater on board, we started work on the interior. We began by removing all the L-track accessories we wouldn’t be using.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtkVUJPEKjKrDY6ABNRhUeXbDeBM2CqXbAcOCbkRG1SufzKPzBfBRQ_GDnjbXsznEvPoedJnmsNrev-fH26e3y4sjgA58NrUdoYWChxTooswfBV-V3nlj6eqjGY4whzPvB_N2GuzEDOt0N/s719/EA2E3C6E-1B5A-499F-A32F-A719DB3E9AF5.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="637" data-original-width="719" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtkVUJPEKjKrDY6ABNRhUeXbDeBM2CqXbAcOCbkRG1SufzKPzBfBRQ_GDnjbXsznEvPoedJnmsNrev-fH26e3y4sjgA58NrUdoYWChxTooswfBV-V3nlj6eqjGY4whzPvB_N2GuzEDOt0N/w200-h178/EA2E3C6E-1B5A-499F-A32F-A719DB3E9AF5.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div><div>If anyone wants some hooks, I will sell them to you at a better price than you will pay on Amazon (currently $235+ each).</div><div><br /></div><div>Next, I removed the two passenger seats from behind the driver’s seat. I expected that task to be more difficult than it was but it’s amazing what one can accomplish with a wrench, a rubber mallet and a little determination. The remainder of the day was spent measuring around wheel wells, fixed heaters and seatbelts (that were riveted to both the upper and lower L-tracks on the walls). Much of my lower storage plans got rewritten because of all these obstacles but that just means there will be more permanent display space for the yarn!</div><div><br /></div><div>Sunday, Mom and I started building her out despite not having some of the hardware needed to secure some of the fixtures to the existing L-track. I tried for two months to find it locally but was finally forced to buy it online. Of course, the more cosmetic products can come within a week. The more functional products won’t be here until after Christmas.</div><div><br /></div><div>Sunday was also the day we discovered the foldaway seat on the passenger side refused to be removed, so more reconfiguring is required because that was supposed to be my till area. Thankfully, my plans for the upper storage worked out exactly the way I wanted! The only drawback is that I have to buy more 2’x5’ grids to complete the task. Combining two 1’x5’ grids (which I have in abundance) resulted in a hinged effect that would put too much strain on the walls. No pictures until I have the rest of the grids purchased so that you get the full effect. Hopefully, Eddies Hangup Display has stock in Edmonton for me to pick up today (Monday).</div><div><br /></div><div>As fas as the exterior is concerned, I’m leaving it as it is for now. I can use the same banners I was using on the motorhome because I am able to secure them the same way on the bus. I am toying with the idea of graphics in the future but for now that is an unnecessary expense. </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Written by Lori, extremely motivated TCL owner, who is going to have the most amazing shopping experience available to you next Spring!</span></div></div></div>Crafty Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01147802525641960449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184313594930543673.post-45287239364672179812021-11-16T20:55:00.000-07:002021-11-16T20:55:23.691-07:00Well, The Snow Flew and I’m Still Waiting<p></p>This blog is a couple of days late because I really wanted to have made some progress after last week’s time change messed with my internal clock.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8JfEPnWMdz9hoCnxDIqafzRAvFnuJ4vzj7oNweD7saGVpJzFBBsZku59gnfiRvTA1PkXtI68v5nL_KQxJBdXObsqn_vRhkUllmeFjUeygzRoJeBYuS-5ZmQ6AdrN6te9X32X5HLi6VsGn/s959/2BECD4CA-F3DC-4E5B-A820-83364824D1E9.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="959" data-original-width="754" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8JfEPnWMdz9hoCnxDIqafzRAvFnuJ4vzj7oNweD7saGVpJzFBBsZku59gnfiRvTA1PkXtI68v5nL_KQxJBdXObsqn_vRhkUllmeFjUeygzRoJeBYuS-5ZmQ6AdrN6te9X32X5HLi6VsGn/s320/2BECD4CA-F3DC-4E5B-A820-83364824D1E9.jpeg" width="252" /></a></div>I didn’t get the pattern written for the cowls I previewed last week but I am one step closer. I created a third version which will be a bonus pattern to the Faux Cable Cowl. It is a simple 3x3 rib for those of you who have never knit a Moebius cowl on a circular needle before. I decided that you may want to do a practice run before playing with the Faux Cable which takes a little more concentration so I’m giving you a two-fer. (2 for 1).<p></p><p>I know it’s a little hard to tell but the leopardy printy one is twisted the opposite direction of the other two. I did that on purpose for the OCDs in the crowd to let you know not to sweat it if yours twists a different direction from the one in the picture 😉. </p><p>I also didn’t get the bus home. Boo-oo! Now I’m going to want to make sure all the people who forget they live in Alberta and forgot how to drive in snow get at least one or two good drives under their belts before I get out onto the highway with my new rig so I know it won’t get plowed into before it even gets a chance to become the new home for The Crafty Lady aka the LorigamiVan.</p><p>I will keep you updated and, in the meantime, enjoy the snow. Written by Lori, TCL owner, who’s itching to get going on this thing. </p>Crafty Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01147802525641960449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184313594930543673.post-16577416282079487472021-11-08T09:05:00.001-07:002021-11-08T09:05:59.354-07:00So What Did You Do With Your Extra Hour?<p></p>Daylight Savings Time, whether springing forward or falling back, tends to make me (and many others) less productive for about a week after the change. Need proof?<p></p><p>Less than 24 hours after falling back, I had a blog to write. Did I take advantage of that extra hour? Nope. Wrote this a half hour before publication time.</p><p>Speaking of publications, I had an extra hour to write / complete my moebius cowl pattern. Did I use the hour to do that? Nope. Still not finished. But I'm pleased with both versions :)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlEoS5q8iq29MaMyzynRIhO90Tw3yxpKSunD862TB6GLm8R0iFpBMaFZXrPHSqluIHpuchUXVF85CCBh3Rnap0cdfi9pR_CJZSVvclwwTyTN1qI3rubM9ZF6u_H-XkbAPaQNaAmd8FZR55/s640/24B728AB-49DD-4203-8B0E-7644E9715D6C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="260" data-original-width="640" height="130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlEoS5q8iq29MaMyzynRIhO90Tw3yxpKSunD862TB6GLm8R0iFpBMaFZXrPHSqluIHpuchUXVF85CCBh3Rnap0cdfi9pR_CJZSVvclwwTyTN1qI3rubM9ZF6u_H-XkbAPaQNaAmd8FZR55/s320/24B728AB-49DD-4203-8B0E-7644E9715D6C.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>What did I do? Mom and I took advantage of that extra hour Sunday morning to catch up on curling so all the games would be watched within a couple hours of them being over so that our week coming up could be more productive.</p><p>Why? Because I may just have my shuttle bus home this week and I need to put as many hours as possible into it before the (insert four letter word that begins with S) flies!</p><p>So, again I ask, what did you do with your extra hour?</p><p>Written by Lori, well rested TCL owner, who has a lot of work ahead of her this winter. </p>Crafty Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01147802525641960449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184313594930543673.post-27691319448325877802021-11-01T08:55:00.003-06:002021-11-01T08:55:57.405-06:00A Full Weekend Curling (Finishing a Project)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRO3Y_Xxh5RMEDaFPRx1z7nRnKA2ZiRDNomdKSXq8lp0Epso_8fgzL8CxcGvSvTsVDzN1K8P4Ze5C6edFjt-7DqtlQSJOhs1nAuJHEYi_KebGcEfvdqbIxFN6FlaRrXcRNaw9lMRLc_mM_/s2048/6E00F5D0-EBE8-459D-AEF0-3253BEEFD031.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRO3Y_Xxh5RMEDaFPRx1z7nRnKA2ZiRDNomdKSXq8lp0Epso_8fgzL8CxcGvSvTsVDzN1K8P4Ze5C6edFjt-7DqtlQSJOhs1nAuJHEYi_KebGcEfvdqbIxFN6FlaRrXcRNaw9lMRLc_mM_/s320/6E00F5D0-EBE8-459D-AEF0-3253BEEFD031.jpeg" width="240" /></a>I spent this weekend at The Americas Cup. Teams representing Central and South America chose to challenge Team Canada (Lacombe's own Darren Moulding and company) for a chance to play at the Worlds competition next year. Needless to say, Bottcher’s team taught them a lot - which the other teams freely admitted was the real reason they were there. 😉</span></div><p></p><p>I managed to finish my fully reversible faux cable moebius cowl during the final Saturday game and was photobombed when taking the photo I hoped to use for the front cover of the pattern. I guess since she didn’t ask permission to ruin my photo by looking like a growth coming out of the side of my head, I don’t need to ask her permission to use her image on my blog.</p><p>It’s actually all good because I noticed that the self striping in this yarn overpowers the cabling so I am in the process of creating another cowl in a solid colour. Pictures of both will probably grace the cover of the pattern when it’s published. Until then, Have a great week and chat with you next Monday. </p><p>p.s. Margaret - The Americas Cup was significantly better than watching paint dry ;)</p><p>Written by Lori, pleased TCL owner, who is happy to have one more project closer to publication. </p>Crafty Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01147802525641960449noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184313594930543673.post-30576029049012586582021-10-25T09:00:00.002-06:002021-10-25T09:00:00.185-06:00Things To Look Forward To<p></p><br />I know, I know. As a retired teacher (of the Language Arts variety) I should know better than to end a sentence with a preposition but would you have read beyond the title if it had read ‘Things About Which To Look Forward’?<p></p><p>During the market season, many of you saw me starting (and sometimes even finishing!!!) some projects. Many of them were simply updates of current patterns with new yarns. A few, however, were some of those 5000+ patterns that have been swirling around in my brain trying desperately to come out. I have no definite timeline as to when the patterns will be available but if the shuttle bus buildout is delayed much longer, it may be sooner rather than later! FYI one pattern that was a bust (pun intended) was my cotton bralette with built in boob sweat ‘panels’. Every woman is built differently so a pattern for a fitted one like I was trying to create is impossible. You’re on your own for that one but I will share mine when I am finally successful. It can at least give you a jump off point for creating your own.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ucrGd7Sf4dx92Q0lUHdx3jeqVZysFlDm7Da8jOIGoKcEV_vfoa6Qi0SJd7D9hMrKpaKRqEWW0Y9fOBDVA4dl3tjDPU6a3hqiRfoxXxVvwN8Gj8Dj_EQh2U5N5kaViykYsCGLjvBuu40k/s2048/4F95489E-1111-4C3B-B38F-C3F034FEA050.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1770" data-original-width="2048" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ucrGd7Sf4dx92Q0lUHdx3jeqVZysFlDm7Da8jOIGoKcEV_vfoa6Qi0SJd7D9hMrKpaKRqEWW0Y9fOBDVA4dl3tjDPU6a3hqiRfoxXxVvwN8Gj8Dj_EQh2U5N5kaViykYsCGLjvBuu40k/s320/4F95489E-1111-4C3B-B38F-C3F034FEA050.jpeg" width="320" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">The most anticipated pattern is a crocheted version of my One Seam Sweater. The original knit pattern uses Aran (16 sts = 4") or Chunky (14-15 sts = 4") weight yarn. That will not be the case with the crocheted version. In order to achieve the same drape as the original pattern, this one requires Sport / DK weight yarn. So, if you loved the look of the sweaters created with <a href="https://craftylady.getpayd.com/catalog/8877008/marble-chunky" target="_blank">James C. Brett Marble Chunky</a> and <a href="https://craftylady.getpayd.com/catalog/8876589/major" target="_blank">Universal Major</a>, you will have to find similar yarns in finer weights. Currently I have low stock on <a href="https://craftylady.getpayd.com/product/search/&sv=eyJhcSI6IiIsIm1vZGUiOiIiLCJiZWdpbiI6IjEiLCJuaGl0IjoyNCwib3JkZXJfYnkiOjAsImRpciI6ImFzYyIsInEiOiJiYWJ5IG1hcmJsZSJ9" target="_blank">James C. Brett Baby Marble</a> but <a href="https://craftylady.getpayd.com/catalog/8877604/jawoll-magic" target="_blank">Jawoll Magic 6 Fach</a> and <a href="https://craftylady.getpayd.com/catalog/8877317/tosca-light" target="_blank">Lang Tosca Light</a> would look great too.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Hopefully, all sizes from 3 month to adult 3X will be in one pattern (unless it gets too confusing, then it will be split in two like the originals).</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAztQb-dAYYCDqVXxhW4ocIh4bfXktqE-c8O3LkrG10nsK5CAplMA2WnEQSkxQ_RdqwR3zJxMLA5khyphenhyphenO42HHfRt84WqeL60v9Gdjx1JA6_Bb_LTVBIlrz21jI5FSrQZdxURh-iHYNQySG_/s667/AD75E906-CB0C-4889-B44B-DD1F1B40BB8E.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="591" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAztQb-dAYYCDqVXxhW4ocIh4bfXktqE-c8O3LkrG10nsK5CAplMA2WnEQSkxQ_RdqwR3zJxMLA5khyphenhyphenO42HHfRt84WqeL60v9Gdjx1JA6_Bb_LTVBIlrz21jI5FSrQZdxURh-iHYNQySG_/s320/AD75E906-CB0C-4889-B44B-DD1F1B40BB8E.jpeg" width="284" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFOBGevxSecb_akfVBs5zpTvoZLBijajIA9LEuTbvwRLgYErI7-geMdgViWoiLzKUfyKUSKIOE7-SX8mwJNHQqEsiCW8K1E70MISmvzrKBmLC2HQb-eGs00vClvXV3_DjBaNNIs0fSY6yP/s665/789BBE44-00F3-4557-9AEA-76AF409A8A39.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="665" data-original-width="570" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFOBGevxSecb_akfVBs5zpTvoZLBijajIA9LEuTbvwRLgYErI7-geMdgViWoiLzKUfyKUSKIOE7-SX8mwJNHQqEsiCW8K1E70MISmvzrKBmLC2HQb-eGs00vClvXV3_DjBaNNIs0fSY6yP/s320/789BBE44-00F3-4557-9AEA-76AF409A8A39.jpeg" width="274" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The next pattern makes use of the long gradients of <a href="https://craftylady.getpayd.com/catalog/10180937/rainbow-autumn" target="_blank">Estelle Yarns Rainbow Autumn</a>. Using two balls and my favourite cast on, cast off and seaming methods, this fully reversible Feather and Fan tunic vest will fit up to a 48" bust with enough yarn to add cap sleeves if you choose. They, however, will not be part of the pattern. I'm showing both the front and the back to see if you can figure out where the seams are. I'll give you a hint: they're vertical. The curvy bottom is simply evidence that I don't block my projects before posting them 😉</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4qQpWTHmjDHzZHVlK3wFhqGfgSqn3ZJB7Kvz3HzV9v7ggj5Ded5f-dEI2OqLsI86VuA87enAHIh58ekxxPO3IK29XJaDGqbqnx8P9hkbLg6zwQozDcZpAQEItoBO_7EM_iyRLVRz5Uceo/s635/B85BECDD-3354-4ED7-8135-D455E32257D7.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="635" data-original-width="476" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4qQpWTHmjDHzZHVlK3wFhqGfgSqn3ZJB7Kvz3HzV9v7ggj5Ded5f-dEI2OqLsI86VuA87enAHIh58ekxxPO3IK29XJaDGqbqnx8P9hkbLg6zwQozDcZpAQEItoBO_7EM_iyRLVRz5Uceo/s320/B85BECDD-3354-4ED7-8135-D455E32257D7.jpeg" width="240" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">The pattern that will probably be published first is still a work in progress as you can see by the photo. Moebius cowls that are truly reversible are hard to create but I managed it with this one. If you like cables but hate having to keep track of the cable needle, this four row pattern is for you! Those tiny cables are actually mock cables and there is no right side or wrong side to them. I attempted a longer version that was only about as deep as this one is so far but it was too short to be wrapped around twice and too loose to really be anything other than decorative otherwise. This one will actually keep your neck warm and only use ~125m of aran weight yarn. The sample uses Lang Yarns Mille Colori 200g and I only just now discovered when trying to create a link that this yarn has been discontinued by my supplier :( but any self striping wool blend should work nicely if you find the colour you like.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">written by Lori, TCL owner, who is happy to have some time to get these projects worked on even though it is because the bigger project is on hold.</span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>Crafty Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01147802525641960449noreply@blogger.com0