Category Archives: Life

Time is marching along

Posted on March 2, 2016 by caroline

Isn’t it though? I know we all say it, and I know I’m repeating myself – but holy banana, it’s March already? I’ve been knitting and stitching away – the Blackbird Design “Loose Feathers” doesn’t have enough progress to show just … Continue reading →

Posted in Knitting, Life, yarn along | 6 Comments

Family Day

Posted on February 15, 2016 by caroline

First up, a finish! I’ve completed the first Santa design of PrairieSchooler’s Woodland Santas. I will be stitching all four designs horizontally with some sort of dividing border in between each. I’m looking for something that looks like a bit … Continue reading →

Posted in Cross Stitch, Finally finished, Life, Weaving | 8 Comments

February already

Posted on February 3, 2016 by caroline

Can you believe it? I certainly can’t. We had snow, but now it’s gone again and today is a mild 8degreesC. I feel very out of sorts with this strange winter that we’re having. There are green things coming up … Continue reading →

Posted in Knitting, Life, yarn along | 11 Comments

Oh Canada

Posted on January 20, 2016 by caroline

Finally we have proper Canadian weather! This is my absolute favourite – beautiful and very conducive to warm, wooly goodness, both the knitting and the wearing. The dogs approve and spend a lot of time tracking the resident bunny. Knitting on … Continue reading →

Posted in Cross Stitch, Knitting, Life, yarn along | 21 Comments

January blah

Posted on January 13, 2016 by caroline

I’m trying, really trying but it’s been a not so great week. A knee (re)injury has me super crabby as John can attest to and a stack of work that has been keeping me from my various projects is slowly being … Continue reading →

Posted in EPP, Life | 9 Comments

a blank page

Posted on January 1, 2016 by caroline

The first day of the New Year is one of my most favourite days. There are so many possibilities, things to look forward to in the months to come. A blog and podcast that I enjoy, A Playful Day, has … Continue reading →

Posted in Cross Stitch, Finally finished, Knitting, Life, The Maker's Year | 9 Comments

’tis the season

Posted on December 9, 2015 by caroline

It’s that time of year where sniffly noses and over-scheduled calendars collide. Nicholas has been down for the count for the last two days with a nasty bug. We’ve been lying low during the day and John takes over when … Continue reading →

Posted in Knitting, Life, Needlepoint | 8 Comments

back in the temari saddle and hello instagram

Posted on December 7, 2015 by caroline

I’ve been sucked into the Instagram world – so many beautiful pictures…. Join me here: carriefluter:  if you care for the odd silly dog, knitting or family life photo and let me know your link too! See intro here. See supply list here. See part … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Temari | 1 Comment

service announcement

Posted on December 3, 2015 by caroline

I’m very sorry to say that I won’t have the temari post today. I’m overwhelmed at the moment with work and life and this has to take a back burner until my list has shortened somewhat. Looking ahead, I now … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | 7 Comments

briefly

Posted on November 30, 2015 by caroline

There will not be a temari post today. It will probably go up on Thursday around lunchtime. I apologize, but it was a hectic weekend and today my day job is requiring my full attention. I work for John’s retail … Continue reading →

Posted in Cross Stitch, Life | 2 Comments