Friday, January 24, 2014

Grow Your Blog


Hello and Welcome to my Blog!
I'm Wendy and I live in Ontario, Canada.  In this little blog I like to share a bit of what I make in the way of knitting, sewing and refinishing.  I also enjoy the outdoors and share my backyard gardening and some camping trips to northern Ontario.  Today I'll just share a few little bits in the way of photos from previous posts to show what you will find here.  I hope you enjoy your visit!


A Little Bit of Knitting ...

Knitting has become my latest creative enjoyment.  I taught myself how to knit about four years ago, and have challenged myself with new techniques with every project I start.  It's been a long haul, but I'm now at a place where I feel much more confident in the patterns I try.


Clockwise from top left:  Hermione Hearts Ron Hat, Zig Zag Cushion, Sea Scroll Scarf & Grandma's Fan Dishcloths


A Little Bit of Sewing ...
I enjoy sewing immensely, however, I've gotten away from it a bit while I've been learning how to knit.  I plan on getting back into sewing again this year, and have some new projects lined up.
Patchwork Heart Garland, Sawtooth Star Decoration


A Little Bit of Crafting ...
I used to love making crafts with my own kids and with their friends.  Although my kids are older now, every so often I think of a craft that we really enjoyed and share it with you here.
Clockwise from left:  Feather Ornament, Crystal Snowflake, Wee Folk Doll
A Little Bit of Thrifting ...
I love old things and often share some of my little treasures here.  I hope to one day set up a proper sewing room when one of my kids leaves the nest, and decorate it from my store of goodies ;)

Clockwise from top left:  Seagrass Boxes, Tin, Figurine, Sewing Machine

  
A Little Bit of Refinishing ...

This is something new for me.  It all started with a set of kitchen chairs which I refinished for my daughter.  Since then I was hooked, and have refinished a few other projects. 

Kitchen Chairs, Small Stool, Rocking Basket


A Little Bit of Gardening ...

I inherited many plants from my mother's garden when she passed away, and it inspired me a great deal to do more with my gardening.  With lots of encouragement from fellow bloggers, the enjoyment of it all has definitely taken hold.



 A Little Bit of Camping ...

I camp every year with my family in provincial parks in northern Ontario, and just love taking photos on these trips.  

Left to Right:  Barron Canyon, Algonquin Park
I hope you enjoyed your visit!

As a thank you to all who have stopped by today, I'm having a small giveaway of this handmade (by me) quilted patchwork heart.



If you'd like a chance to win, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post only please!  Make sure you leave some way for me to contact you ... your blog link or your email address will be fine.  This giveaway is open worldwide.  You do not have to have a blog to enter and you do not have to be a follower of my blog.  I'm just happy you stopped by :)

I will draw a name for the winner on February 15, 2014. 

Thanks so much for stopping by today, and I hope you enjoy touring other blogs participating in the Grow Your Blog event!


Wendy


 


Thank you Vicki of 2 Bags Full for hosting the "Grow Your Blog" party that has gained popularity throughout blogland again this year.  Vicki has put a lot of work into this wonderful event, and I am truly grateful. 

http://vicki-2bagsfull.blogspot.ca/2014/01/welcome-to-grow-your-blog-2014.html







65 comments:

  1. Wonderful review of your projects, Wendy! I need to challenge myself to try new knitting patterns and stitches, such as knitting in the round as you did for those beautiful wash clothes--love them!

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  2. I didn't realize you did so many crafts Wendy, you're a busy lady. The furniture finishing looks like it would be very rewarding and it's always good to repurpose old items. Please enter me in your draw for the pretty quilted heart.
    Judith

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  3. Hi Wendy, I'm really glad to have connected with you. I enjoy your blog and I think you are a lovely person. I'd love to be entered in your giveaway. Thank you for the chance to win. :)

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  4. A lovely post Wendy you are truly multi talented! all your makes are beautiful and so is your garden, I love that quilted heart but please don't enter me in your give-away I already have a sample of your lovely work and I would feel very guilty if I won again. Have a lovely weekend xxx

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  5. I hope that you have lots of fun growing your blog Wendy! You already know that I love 'ya!! xx

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  6. Good morning, Wendy! This was a lovely post ~ I had already forgotten the lovely furniture you repainted ~ those pieces were amazing! Hope you have fun too!

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  7. Hey you....thanks for the little recap of why I follow you and why others should come and join in! You are such an inspiration! If I never told you this, I really love your garden....it's beautiful.
    count me in your giveaway, I would love to have a little something from Wendy's place!
    xx Shari

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  8. Hi Wendy, first off thanks for taking the time and stopping by my blog first thing this morning. I love the recap of what crafts you have been working on and I love them all! You knitting and sewing is beautiful and I love all the photos of the camping. This grow you blog looks like a good thing and good luck! I wish I knew about it ( maybe next time I can do it). Thanks for the chance to be entered in your giveaway of the quilted heart, it's so pretty and perfect for Valentine's Day. Have a nice weekend.
    Julie at Julie's Lifestyle
    julieslifestyle.blogspot.com

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  9. No wonder I love spending time visiting you....you blog about all of my favorite things! And I love the pretty quilted heart you made! Happy weekend my friend! Hugs!

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  10. oh my goodness you are so creative and talented. Your wee folk doll is just lovely!! I would love a chance to win one of your beautiful hearts. I am visiting through grow your blog and I look forward to getting to know you better.

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  11. You are an amazingly versatile lady. And I am happy to have Net-met you, even before this Grow Your Blog Party.

    Tessa~

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  12. Hello Lovely Wendy have just found your wonderful blog and love it, you have so much in it, am really enjoying reading through your posts. I hope you don't mind but I am going to put you as one of my favourite blogs on my own blog which I started last May. As a newcomer to sewing/crochet I am learning so much from all the wonderful bloggers out there in Blogland. My youngest Son visited your gorgeous country years ago and worked there for a while whilst he was at university and has so many wonderful memories of your country and fabulous people. Big hugs and cuddles to you Wendy
    Dorothy
    :-)xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

    http://crochetknittingsewing.blogspot.co.uk/

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  13. Hi Wendy, As always I look forward to visiting your blog and reading/browsing the wonderful things that you post. I am glad to have met a creative virtual friend from where I live. I also, do love the collage that you have made with all your creative outlets.
    - have a wonderful weekend.(snowy) - Gaia

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  14. Please count me in on your giveaway too!! I am a follower of your lovely blog anyway.

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  15. Nice to "meet ' you thru the blog party. You have a lovely blog, I enjoyed looking at your beautiful crafts and lovely photos. I will be one of your latest followers. Have a happy weekend!

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  16. Thanks for stopping by at my blog for the party! I can't believe it's been a year already! I enjoy your blog and have been following it since the last party. Your give-away is really cute! Have fun at the party! :-D

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  17. Wendy, enjoyed reading about all your amazing talents and seeing the beautiful projects that illustrate them! You are one busy lady! Don't forget about your other creative outlet: your blog, which is always a lovely place to visit!

    xo
    Poppy

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  18. Hi Wendy, thank you for visiting me and following, I'm following you now, too. What a beautiful blog you have, I love your garden and your photos are beautiful. I'm so glad I found your blog!

    Blessings,

    Victoria

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  19. the hubby & i love kayaking - gorgeous fall views. nice!! the blooms too. i love your singer - that is a beauty. i have a friend who has one similar to it - her pride & joy. hi there. i'm Beth from E. Lizard Breath Speaks - so nice to meet you through the Grow Your Blog get together/party. ( :

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  20. What is not to like about this blog? You are soooo talented. What can't you do? I love it all.

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  21. Beautiful Wendy! Your photos are just fantastic!!!! Everything you make and grow inspires me!!! I feel blessed to have you as a blogging friend! And can you teach me how to do that with my pictures...so cool!!! And that heart is just stunning! Your little folk doll that you made us has a very perfect spot on our shelf in our family room! Happy partying friend! Nicole xoxo

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  22. you have a very lovely crafty blog...I love the hearts strung together with the ric rac, they are just so lovely...and I admire anyone who can knit past the basics! thank you for a lovely giveaway...

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  23. I do enjoy your blog Wendy! Hope you've had a lovely weekend,
    Sarah x

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  24. Hi Wendy, I stopped by via the GYB event. What a beautiful blog, although I'm not a camper it is your camping mosaic that really grabbed my attention (fantastic photos). I'll be following along in the future.

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  25. What a beautiful name for your blog! It's so romantic and evocative of wonderful and rare finds. I'm so glad that Vicki's GYB has led me to you! Love your little Wee Folk doll! Many years ago I was involved in the publication of a book about Wee Folk...and how to make them. What fun...I taught a few classes to my associates and others who fell in love with the little ones. Not long ago I came across a bag of acorn caps...and wooden beads! ;o) Thanks for taking me back to a happy time. I'll be a frequent visitor! Sara

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  26. Just discovered your blog through Random Wooliness. Love the things you make. Very similar to what I do. A bit of this and a bit of that. Please could I join the giveaway. My blog is www.livingwithethel.blogspot.co.uk. Jacqui

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  27. So lovely to look back and see all the gorgeous things you've created in lovely collages. Is there no end to your talent? :-)
    Enjoy the bloggy party & happy Sunday!
    Xx

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  28. Hi Wendy,

    I'm visiting from the Grow Your Blog party. It is nice to meet you. Your gardens look fantastic. I can't wait for spring to arrive! I too create papercrafts. I plan to look around a bit more and then be on my way to visit the others. I do hope you will stop by for a visit and enter my giveaway. Have a wonderful weekend! Hugs – Donna

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  29. Good morning, Wendy! Thanks for leaving your lovely comment on Comptonia, and you are welcome to come visit the goats anytime :)
    Your knitting is very impressive, and I like your approach to adding more skills with each new project - really gorgeous results! And I had to find your loon photos...I know exactly how you felt about being close to a nest without wanting to be, but how wonderful that you managed to get those pictures as you drifted quietly past! Loons are remarkable.
    Following you now :)

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  30. Not only are your projects always so delightful but your photos capture their beauty as well. I love your thrifted goodies and nature photos as well as your gorgeous knitting and other crafty goodness.

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  31. Hello,

    Nice to meet you.:)
    I would like to participate in your giveaway.
    petitearmoire2@gmail.com

    Greetings.

    Bernadett

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  32. Your varied interests are very similar to mine (though I've been too timid to launch into the refinishing part of things! - your refinished pieces are lovely). I'll be back to admire your work, your garden and your pfotos!

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  33. Hey Girlfriend, just popped over to say Hi! Last year this time is how we met!!! Hmmm, our one year friend anniversary :D I love all of your projects, you have challenged yourself much more than I have lately with my knitting... I guess I have some catching-up to do :D In that second montage I love the idea of the fabric hearts strung on ric-rack!!! I've been looking for an idea of some unique way of attaching my crocheted hearts into a little banner to hang in my studio! Thanks! :D
    Have fun at the GYB party, I'm participating too especially since I moved my blog this month over to wordpress... need some company! :D Hope you get lots of new like-minded followers!
    Hugs my sweet blogging sister,
    Beth P (http://elisabetpollockstudio[dot]wordpress[dot]com)

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  34. I've just become a follower of your blog! I found you through Una's Great Balls of Wool blog. The quilted patchwork heart is beautiful - I would love a chance to win!

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  35. This is so fun to see all of your talents and passions together in one place! You know how much I enjoy seeing your fab creations!
    xx-
    Jemma

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  36. Wendy, I love your blog and your interests are just as varied as mine! :) I also knit and sew, refinish and craft - the day is not long enough I tell you :) And I love the Morning Glory in your picture - so beautiful :) Karen Gass

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  37. Hi Wendy,

    Wow your a busy gal. Beautiful pictures. Thanks for visiting my blog.

    Judy in Colorado
    judy@atticraggedys.com

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  38. Hello Wendy, It took a little while to get to your blog but it was worth while, It appears we have a lot in common. The first one being wee people. and we can compare more as we go along. enjoy the party. get lots of followers. T.

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  39. Hi Wendy, thank you so much for visiting with myself and Kettle at my blog today. I love your blog. I do a little bit of all of that except knitting and camping. Used to camp but can't do that anymore very well, and knitting... well, let's just say that I do not have the gift. lol I think it's going to be a good deal of fun visiting with you at your blog. I am all over the map at times with projects. Actually the little photo of your wee little folk looks a bit like some that I'm coming up with for outdoor fairy houses around the yard that will become Kettle's neighbors. Thank you so much for your giveaway and a chance to win something you've sewn yourself. I love patchwork and the heart you made is very sweet.

    Bright blessings and happy to meet you,
    Bird http://birdsearthyspirit.blogspot.com/

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  40. I love all of your little bits!

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  41. You're knitting is so pretty! I'm generally a crocheter, but I've been trying to self teach myself knitting. It's slow going but I know I'll get the hang of it eventually!!
    winterbutterfly@live.com

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  42. Hi Wendy, stopping by from the party-I have really enjoyed our friendship over the last year since that the last party.
    your post is beautiful! Kathy

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  43. Oooh, your blog looks like my kinda thing!! Please do pop back to my space too! I'm your newest follower! J9 x

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  44. Hi Wendy, thanks for visiting my blog. I am one of your new followers! Love your place! Am looking forward to learn more about you and all the things going on in your life!
    Tina

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  45. Hi Wendy
    Good to meet you!
    I'm visiting from England - we share a lot of the same interests!!!

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  46. Stopping by from the Grow your Blog event and am joining up with you. Will enjoy seeing what is going on in ontario. Bet it is cold right now. I live in texas, and also enjoy camping. hoping you will also stop by and visit me at Butterfly Tales. Would also love to have a chance to win your lovely giveaway!

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  47. Oh Wendy what a super idea! I love it :) And I love your little heart... just perfect! Hazel x

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  48. You are a busy woman! I just adore your blog and seeing the beautiful things you make. I'd love to be entered into your giveaway!! :)

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  49. You sound a lot like me - into lots of different things.

    Isn't it fun to always have a few fun things going on!

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  50. How lovely to meet you!! Knitting, stitching, gardening, thrifting, refinishing yesterday's treasures.....what a wonderful way to spend one's days!!

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  51. you have a loely blog I enjoy visiting! I loved looking at all the work you have done. Such a talented person! have a great day!
    Lisa

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  52. Your crafts are so current and trendy!

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  53. Oh wow, you are a woman of many talents! I love the bright colors you use in your knitting. And your heart banner is fantastic, I think I might be able to sew something like that. Love your garden, I'm envious of anyone with a garden. My yard is too dark to grow anything. It has been lovely getting to know you.

    Hugs
    Caroline

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  54. What a great find that old Singer was! visiting via Vicki's GYBP and enjoyed your lovely photos and blog.

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  55. You have a wonderful blog and I am looking forward to reading your posts.

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  56. Greetings from St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. Great blog! Talented lady

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  57. The red eyes form reading all the other blogs was well worth it. 56 comments- that's amazing. I don't think I have ever had that many comments. You have a great, well-rounded blog that appeals to lots of readers Wendy!

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  58. Sewing and thrifting are two of my favorite hobbies too! Still working my way through the GYB hop!
    ~Mary Ann
    http://litttlehouseonthedairy.wordpress.com

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  59. hi nice to meet you, you make some really beautiful things!

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  60. Wendy, I enjoyed looking around your site. I use to make all kinds of crafts when my boys were little, even some that you've done. Nice to meet you. I hope cabin fever isn't too bad. In KY everything closes with a slight dusting of snow. I'd like real snow! Stop by I'm having a nifty fifty giveaway.
    Happy Blogging!

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  61. Oh, I love your garden. You must have a pretty short growing season. I live in upstate NY near VT & we are pretty snowed in right now, but mud season (I mean March) will be here soon. Better go check the bird feeder. LOL

    Check out my embroidery/ redwork blog if you are interested. (GYB)

    aprilsongstress

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  62. Hi, nice to meet you. I have enjoyed my visit - your photos are beautiful and I love your garden. Your blog is very welcoming. Thanks for sharing.

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  63. Reviewing being a newbie blogger I missed some minor details like making comments... But Vicki's Grow Your Blog Party entries are 600 bloggers. My reading was a little tasking. I wanted to read and get to know the girls so I did read everyone's bio 24 hours left to go now I just review at much as I can. If you like come visit My site http://overboardcreations.blogspot.com/and contact info is http://ovr_brd@yahoo.com I believe inspiration comes from all facets of life even knowing the great people out there with wisdom and knowledge the do's and don'ts and even the wonders of life from a personal point of view. I liked you following you on goggle connect and Bloglovin you. hope to see you in the cyber neighborhood I am new to blogging so I don't have a lot posted because I got side tract with GYB party. Kind of felt it was important to have some one read my silly chatter. I can't remember a time I didn't dabble in something creative. I tried a little of everything. But, my new love these days is Card making I just love it.
    Oh thanks for letting me enter your give away.

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  64. Enjoyed visiting your blog. New gfc followers: nicolesender.

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  65. Hi - visiting from the GYBP - and liking and now a follower. Looking forward to seeing future posts!

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