Behold just a small sampling of the knitted and crocheted winter items that will be sent out to the United Way in Fort McMurray at the end of the month. This post is to update people who have been making items with address of the United Way office that will be receiving our items, as well as a quick reminder of upcoming deadlines. I also have a wonderful alternative destination for those who would also like to donate gently used items. To read the original blog post click here. Reminder of the ...
Works in Progress
Knitting for Fort McMurray
Calling all knitters! Anyone willing to knit or crochet hats, mitts, or scarves/cowls for the people of Fort McMurray, please read on. A police officer walks past an apartment complex destroyed in the wildfire in the Abasands neighbourhood in Fort McMurray, Alta., on Monday, May 9, 2016. (Ryan Remiorz / THE CANADIAN PRESS) You may remember the devastating fires that ran through Fort McMurray and surrounding areas in Alberta this past May. Thousands of people lost everything when ...
Tour de Fleece – First Rest Day
Today is the first rest day for the Tour de Fleece 2016 and I'm exhausted (just kidding - sort of). For those of you who haven't heard about this event, it's a fibre event that runs concurrently with the Tour de France, this year from July 2 - 24th. Spinners spin on the same days that the cyclists ride and even participate in Challenge Days. There are two rest days in the Tour de France and we don't spin on those days. Phew! This is my first year participating and my goal was to spin 15 minutes ...