Category Archives: Camano Island

Crochet, Library, and so on…

I have been a busy little beaver crocheting for the new CLF Book, and trying to save my local library. The library is only a “pilot project” until June of 2010. Our friends group, Camano Island Library Friends is currently … Continue reading

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Ok, this is annoying. SNOW IN APRIL!???

Harumph! It is snowing, not only is it snowing, it is sticking. Today is April 18th (in ten minutes anyway…) Tomorrow I am accompanying my friend who is a precinct delegate to the Island County Democrat Convention, on Whidbey Island. … Continue reading

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Spring, Spinning Group, CLF and more

Spring looms so very close! I think it is my very favorite season. I get to inspect my garden now, watching the promise of this favorite of seasons…Leaf buds ready to burst forth into glorious shades of green. Narcissus blooming … Continue reading

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Up Coming Events~Handspinning

Hey don’t forget the Lulu Store folks!!   It’s that time of year again! Hand Spinning Demos abound!  The first of this season is at the Camano Island Libary, located in the Terry’s Corner compex on Camano Island, WA. Myself … Continue reading

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It’s that time of year…

Winter’s on the way out, and the early signs of spring are happening! We’ve had several sunny days in a row that were not bitterly cold! In fact it was a down right balmy 55 degrees the other day (that’s … Continue reading

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Ah Winter in Western Washington…such a joy

Ah yes, It’s that time of year. Winter storm season. As my dear friend, and intrepid photographer, Bec Thomas said, “I feel so ripped off. We’re getting a swirly mass of clouds coming off the pacific and they won’t call … Continue reading

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SALE!!! Secrets of Yarn Guide!!

I’ve decided to run a sale on my Secrets of Yarn Project Guide I/II  ! Normally I sell the hard copy for $9.95 plus shipping and handling, but through the month of December this can be yours for only $6.00 … Continue reading

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The Ravelrouser Group~ Success~ and Yummy Food

The Ravelrouser Spinning Group met tonight at Lighthouse Christian Fellowship in Stanwood, Wa for the first time. It was a resounding success! We had 13 people show, and I know of at least six others who wanted to come, and … Continue reading

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Ravelrouser Spinning Group Meets Nov. 17 Stanwood, WA

If you are in the Stanwood area, or willing to drive there, the first meeting of the Ravelrouser Spinning Group (ALL fiber artists welcome, all people interested in what we do welcome).  It costs nothing to join, or participate. However … Continue reading

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Secrets of Yarn Guide on Lulu

Secrets of Yarn Guide TeaserOriginally uploaded by CMHS yarn & designs (laurie wheeler). Here is the visual teaser I have up on my shop, http://www.lulu.com/camanomade ! The downloads are proving just as popular as the hard copy! Yay! Remember if … Continue reading

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