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RoxanneZYG

Ontario, Canada

Professional Dyer of Yarns/Fibres for Zen Yarn Garden.

Interests: knitting, spinning, fibre, yarn

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Make sure to come and follow me on my new blog if...

Make sure to come and follow me on my new blog if you haven't already :) http://alifeofcolour.com Continue reading

Posted Jan 15, 2012 at A Life of Colour

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Thanks Ann! That would be lovely :)

Commented Oct 31, 2011 on Shows. at A Life of Colour

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Shows.

Hello there to all my blog readers...it's about time I did a quick update of what's been going on around here...and mostly it's about shows! Since my last couple of posts, I've ventured out to two shows here in Ontario... Continue reading

Posted Oct 30, 2011 at A Life of Colour

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Leaves - Volume 1.

If you haven't heard of Fickle Knitter Designs, you're in for a real treat with the release of Michelle's first pattern book! If you are already a fan of Michelle's I'm sure you'll enjoy her first book too! Michelle specializes... Continue reading

Posted Sep 24, 2011 at A Life of Colour

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Shaping Shawls.

If I had to sum up Shaping Shawls, a lovely new shawl pattern book, in one word, it'd have to be breath-taking! Anna Dalvi, the book's writer and designer, manages to capture not only gorgeous lace designs expressed in several... Continue reading

Posted Sep 16, 2011 at A Life of Colour

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Actually, it doesn't take too long Claire...enjoy!

Commented Sep 5, 2011 on Stitches & Raphaelite. at A Life of Colour

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Stitches & Raphaelite.

Lots on the go over here and barely any time to blog it seems. I always have good intentions to get over here and write something but with the updating of Facebook, Twitter, Ravelry and Google+, my blog is falling... Continue reading

Posted Sep 5, 2011 at A Life of Colour

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LOL! Thanks Catherine...sure do wish I was her size/figure too...see you in Chicago!

Commented Aug 4, 2011 on Short & Sweet. at A Life of Colour

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Short & Sweet.

I seem to have good intentions to get over here and write a blog post but wow, it's been over a month already! Where does the time go? In that timespan I've managed to write, edit and test a new... Continue reading

Posted Aug 3, 2011 at A Life of Colour

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Thanks Ann - it was a fun time :)

Commented Jun 21, 2011 on TNNA. at A Life of Colour

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Thanks Sallee! BW is very cool that's for sure!

Commented Jun 19, 2011 on TNNA. at A Life of Colour

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TNNA.

Wow, what to say? TNNA was fantastic! Being there for my first time was a bit nerve-wracking but once you get to talking knitting and yarn with everyone, those nerves do seem to just melt away. It's really nice to... Continue reading

Posted Jun 18, 2011 at A Life of Colour

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Thanks Ann :)

Commented May 30, 2011 on Diadem. at A Life of Colour

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Thanks Mia :)

Commented May 29, 2011 on Diadem. at A Life of Colour

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Diadem.

Another shawl off the needles and completed! This design is by Ruth Greenwald and if you haven't joined our Light & Dark Lace Club, you're welcome to venture over to Ravelry and join our group. Ruth and I alternate between... Continue reading

Posted May 29, 2011 at A Life of Colour

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Thanks Ann & madonnaearth! Love that link too on gauge...thanks for sharing it :)

Commented May 12, 2011 on Bacchus & FLS. at A Life of Colour

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Bacchus & FLS.

Wow, my knitting needles have been busy lately! I managed to knit, edit and test a new design and also finished a sweater for me. It's only been forever since I knit a sweater too - gosh, probably 7 years... Continue reading

Posted May 11, 2011 at A Life of Colour

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Thanks Andrea! :)

Commented Apr 18, 2011 on Monarca Shawl. at A Life of Colour

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Monarca Shawl.

I'm so pleased to have this pattern completed. Test knit by a few knitters, it was fun to see the different versions of the pattern knit in different yarns and colourways. I think this was the most exciting part for... Continue reading

Posted Apr 6, 2011 at A Life of Colour

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Thanks Ann! You're right on housework...as long as my house is moderately clean I'm happy :)

Commented Apr 4, 2011 on Drive by. at A Life of Colour

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Drive by.

I haven't been posting on my blog near enough these days but with Facebook and Twitter, it seems like I'm always over there so if you want to stay current, please come join me on either! What have I been... Continue reading

Posted Apr 3, 2011 at A Life of Colour

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Hi Jillian...you can find these projects on Ravelry linked under all the photos of each one if you are interested in knitting or crocheting them. Hope that helps :)

Commented Mar 21, 2011 on Generosity. at A Life of Colour

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Name that Yarn!

We're getting ready to release a brand new yarn and guess what? It needs a name! This yarn is going to be released exclusively through Pick Up Sticks and to make it even more interesting, Connie will also have exclusive... Continue reading

Posted Mar 6, 2011 at A Life of Colour

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Generosity.

It never ceases to amaze me just how generous people can be both with their time and their gift-giving. Let me explain a little. When I decided I needed a few samples knit up for my fibre shows my Dad... Continue reading

Posted Mar 5, 2011 at A Life of Colour

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Thanks so much Heather! Enjoy your knitting and watch for the release of the colourwork shawl - that will happen in the next couple of weeks probably :)

Commented Mar 3, 2011 on Mezquita. at A Life of Colour

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