Life's a Stitch

And more recently life’s a creative adventure with some travel thrown in.

As I fessed up in the previous post, my yarn fast has been broken. No way will I stand in line for hours to get 15% off at a not so local yarn shop, when I can wait a few weeks and average 30% off at my very local, walking distance yarn store. I stuck to my promise of not buying anything at full price and I'll stay true to my vow of no new major projects. Honest.

This is the first two drawers of my stash, laceweight drawer through sock and sportweight yarn, sale items included. Except for the the box of Koigu-esque yarn for my Babette in progress shoved under my favourite chair, and the two plastic drawers that contain my Alan Dart yarn. Oh yeah, the way too much Plymouth Encore purchased for my first crochet project, nowhere near finished. Did I mention…

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I felt immense relief the other day when I ran into a fellow Raveler at our local Canadian Tire (you know who you are). Those of you familiar with Canuck shopping know that Canadian Tire's inventory is only 5% tires. It's like our London Drugs chain, a "drug" store that sells clothes, computers, toys and food. She had just bought a gift for her stash – five of those wonderful seven drawer plastic chests. This was in addition to the ones she already owns.

I always feel funny sharing the goods on the blog, but some have
commented that to talk about it without illustration isn't fair either.
This is not done in the spirit of showing off.

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13 responses to “Did I mention….”

  1. Awesome Mom Avatar

    Man I wish I lived within walking distance of a yarn store. I am sure my husband is glad that we don’t.
    Don’t worry about it seeming like you are bragging about your purchases, I always love looking at yarn even if I am not going to own it.

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  2. Dorothy Avatar

    I think we all understand stash sharing. No showing off, just sharing the joy. A little like bragging about your kids? I like how accesible yours is. I’ve had some trouble with m***s, so I’ve got my in vacuum sealed bags. It’s a little bit of a hassle to get to it, though.

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  3. Angie Avatar

    Happy cakes and skeins enjoying a new space. I was looking at those plastic drawers in Canadian Tire on Tuesday, but I only bought a BBQ tray.

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  4. Marina Avatar

    Think of it as a public service! Come April, it will be a whole year since I’ve been in a yarn store and so it is nice to see what is out there.

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  5. Lorette Avatar

    Honey, it’s not showing off. It’s showing us where you get your inspiration. That’s my story, and I’m sticking with it. 😉

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  6. chancy Avatar

    I love looking at pics of compiled stash. It makes me dream, it makes me yearn, it makes me feel comforted about my own stash. Btw, is that Hazel Knits sock yarn I see in your drawer? I just picked up a few skeins of that myself. Isn’t it just lovely? I can’t wait to use it.

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  7. Jo Avatar

    I have bought yarn at London Drugs 😉

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  8. Daisy Avatar
    Daisy

    I recognize that Avery Allison! It is in very good company. I love seeing other people’s stashes. I can live vicariously through other people without having to spend a penny. I also like being able to spot yarn that I have in my stash.

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  9. Angie Avatar

    Love your stash! And your Herringbone Rib scarf… any chance I could get the pattern? Thanks!

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  10. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    I love the herringbone rib scarf. Would you email me the pattern, please?

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  11. Uli Avatar

    Love the stash pictures and the new blog banner and stuff.

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  12. Karen Avatar

    I love seeing other peoples stash. It makes me feel less guilty about my own.

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  13. Suzanne Avatar

    Yarn, yarn and more yarn… I love it!

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