More Blue!

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Carrying on with the blue theme – I love these glass earrings. It doesn’t matter to me if they are just glass or lampworked glass. There’s something about them that makes me happy.

Regal Blue

I love the colour of these earrings. I always think the Queen must wear this colour a lot. Not only does it have that cold ethereal look to it but it denotes royalty as well. So she can get it all in one look.

I’m not the Queen – not even in my own home – but I still love these!

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Shades of Wine

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Feels Like Winter

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These earrings make me think of this time of year…snow(men)?

Turquoise Time

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Pearly Whites

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Who Doesn’t Love Turquoise?

I’ve always loved turquoise. The beautiful colour of it draws my eye to any piece of jewelry I see with it in it.

That is why I had to sit down and make a couple pieces.

Here is my first attempt.

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I’m Hooked

Pewter Bookhooks

I love books. I’m an avid reader. And with that goes bookmarks. I love them. I have a stash I’ve collected over the years – favourites I use all the time and special ones that I don’t want to mark up with use.

When I read I like to sip a hot cup of tea. I find the whole combination relaxing and soothing.

That brings me to Bookhooks. Being hooked on books and on bookmarks – why not Bookhooks? Being hooked on books, bookmarks and tea – well have a look see……

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Going Going – and Gone

I loved this bracelet and thought it would look absolutely fabulous with a pair of jeans and pretty much anything else. Apparently so did a gal who came rafting this past weekend. She tried it on and it never left her hand after that. She almost winced when I took it and put it in a bag for her! It’s a little hard to see in this picture but the bracelet has three strands of those lovely blue and white stones combined with a bit of silver.

On top of that she took these earrings as well. They are simple but different – and of course – green!

Aching For Amethyst

I love the delicate purple hues of this multi-twist bracelet. The silvered leaf toggle is such a beautiful way to clasp it around your wrist that I am not sure which I like best – the stones or the clasp!

The chandelier ‘earbobs’ only help to finish the look.

What do you think?

A Little Green Envy

Perhaps it’s because I love the colour green – but of all the pieces I’ve made so far – this bracelet is my favourite.

Have a look.

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A Little Time Away Has Kick-started My Creativity Once More

Okay - I'm trying to get back into this and I don't know why I'm choosing the busiest time of my year to do so.

You see - during the summer I help out my brother with his white-water rafting business. I do everything I can to lend him a hand - but I don't guide anymore. Since he built his rafting center I'm the one who has to stay behind and keep it open. Ah well! Anything for my brother - that's how it is.

But - that's not what I wanted this post to be about. I wanted to show you some of the new designs I've been working on.
I think I should have called myself BigBlueBarn Designs - as now I've branched out from knitting and have become interested in making jewellery.

Here's a look at some of my first attempts. Eventually I'll be showing you some of the beads I'm going to make by hand. I decided on going that way once I got into making jewellery as I was still unable to make the statement that was inside me.
Anyway - have a look.

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It's Holiday Time!

Big Blue Barn Knits is on holidays.

I'll return sometime after January 15th, 2009

Have a happy Holiday Season!

It's Show Time!

We are currently displaying our wares at the Festival of Crafts in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The show runs from November 27th until November 30th. Come and visit!

We will be at the Butterdome Craft Sale in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada next week from December 4th until December 7th. If you're in the area, we'd love to see you!

Remember These?

Sorry I haven't had any time to post new bears or pics of what has been coming out of Big Blue Barn Knits. But here's a pic of a pair of the little darlins that are going to be for sale.

Remember these?

A Tisket a Tasket - Many Bears in a Basket

Still knitting!

Little Red Bear

Found a new home! (Sold)

Little Red is another one-of-a-kind hand-knit bear made with acrylic yarn. His eyes and nose are vintage recycled buttons. His bow is a plaid print tied jauntily at his neck. He's so fuzzy!

He stands: 15 inches tall.
He's sized: One size fits all hugs.

If he ends up out playing in the mud in your backyard and needs a bath, he can be cleaned carefully with a damp cloth.

Because of his button eyes and nose, we don't recommend him for children under 5 years of age.

If you want to give Litte Red Bear a home, click on the title and visit our Etsy shop!

Sweetheart Bear

Found a new home! (SOLD)

Sweetheart Bear has love in her eyes!

She is a one-of-a-kind hand-knit bear made with acrylic yarn in soft hues of pink, yellow and aqua. Her eyes are pink heart beads and her nose is a vintage recycled button. Her bow is a lovely sheer soft pink ribbon tied daintily at her neck. She's thinking of love and needs to be loved!

She stands: 17 inches tall.
She's sized: One size fits all hugs.

If she ends up out playing in the mud in your backyard and needs a bath, she can be cleaned carefully with a damp cloth.

Because of her button eyes and nose, we don't recommend her for children under 5 years of age.

If you want Sweetheart Bear for yourself or for your sweetheart, click on the title and go to our Etsy shop!

Fuzzy Wuzzy Bear

Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear. Fuzzy Wuzzy had lots of hair!

Fuzzy Wuzzy is a one-of-a-kind hand-knit bear made with acrylic yarn. His eyes and nose are vintage recycled buttons. His bow is a lovely sheer green ribbon tied jauntily at his neck. He's so fuzzy he is Wuzzy!

He stands: 14 inches tall.
He's sized: One size fits all hugs.

If he ends up out playing in the mud in your backyard and needs a bath, he can be cleaned carefully with a damp cloth.

Because of his button eyes and nose, we don't recommend him for children under 5 years of age.

If you just love Fuzzy Wuzzy and want to give him a nice home, click on the title and go to our Etsy shop!

Cuddles Bear

Cuddles Bear is a one-of-a-kind hand-knit bear made with a combination of wool and acrylic yarn. Her head, body, arms and legs are felted wool, which gives her a unique, smoother look than a traditionally knit bear. Her eyes and nose are vintage recycled buttons. A shiny gold ribbon is tied in a jaunty bow at her neck. She's a smaller bear with big hands and feet - just too cute not to love!

She stands: 15 1/2 inches tall.
She's sized: One size fits all hugs.

If she ends up out playing in the mud in your backyard and needs a bath, she can be cleaned carefully with a damp cloth.

Because of her button eyes and nose, we don't recommend her for children under 5 years of age.

If you'd like to cuddle Cuddles, visit our Etsy shop by clicking on the title of this post.