Jul 15 2008

Close to the Source

Published by lolly at 6:00 am under PS Elements

Lightly processed.  Undyed. 

Handspun Cotswold 

Handspun Cotswold 

Handspun Cotswold 

Beautiful Cotswold handspun singles - from Sunrise Mercantile in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia. 

I couldn’t believe that they were on the clearance shelf. 

Just looking at these things makes me think of airy lace and summery wraps - both knit and woven.

…and one of the other amazing souvenirs from Nova Scotia…

Antler Buttons 

Moose shed their antlers naturally at certain time of the year.  This artisan collects the antlers and turned them in to beautiful buttons!

(Click here to see all of the lovely yarns that I picked up in Nova Scotia)

30 Responses to “Close to the Source”

  1. # Melissa A.on 15 Jul 2008 at 8:35 am

    I really want some of those buttons. I don’t know if they’d go with my Sesame sweater, but I could find a use for them ;)

  2. # hpny knitson 15 Jul 2008 at 8:48 am

    I adore undyed yarn. beautiful colors. and the buttons will be a great treasure.

  3. # Leslieon 15 Jul 2008 at 8:52 am

    So pretty! I especially love the dark gray yarn. And the buttons are fabulous!

  4. # Amandaon 15 Jul 2008 at 9:15 am

    Oh my! Didn’t you do well to find these on clearance. Can’t wait to see what you do with them. Love the buttons too!

  5. # Dawnon 15 Jul 2008 at 9:51 am

    That yarn looks like heaven and those buttons, what a way to recycle. Bravo. I hope she/he does a booming business. We need more artists like this.

  6. # Anyaon 15 Jul 2008 at 10:08 am

    The colours of the yarns are gorgeous. It looks like one of those yarns your knit with for 2 seconds and then spend 5 minutes looking at it. It would be nice to see what you’ll make out of it.

  7. # maion 15 Jul 2008 at 11:39 am

    wow, what beautiful yarn. and on clearance?? even more awesome! do you have a project in mind? or are you going to ply them yourself?

  8. # Mome-rathon 15 Jul 2008 at 11:44 am

    Gorgeous buttons—just beautiful.

  9. # Harpa Jon 15 Jul 2008 at 12:05 pm

    The yarn is lovely and it reminds me a lot of Eingirni - the Icelandic laceweight. The buttons are very beautiful too.

  10. # Nadiaon 15 Jul 2008 at 1:22 pm

    Those buttons look amazing! What an innovative idea!

  11. # Emmaon 15 Jul 2008 at 1:56 pm

    Wow, those buttons are astounding! So cool! And the colour of the yarn in the second picture is EXACTLY what I am currently searching for..

  12. # Jodyon 15 Jul 2008 at 1:56 pm

    Wow that yarn is gorgeous! I can’t wait to see what you make with it!

  13. # Sonyaon 15 Jul 2008 at 2:02 pm

    Such wonderful subtle tones. Gorgeous souvenirs!

  14. # kon 15 Jul 2008 at 3:19 pm

    oooh! pretty! I am excited to see what you do with it and the buttons.

  15. # Melanieon 15 Jul 2008 at 4:07 pm

    Hi! Stumbled upon your blog today and it’s absolutely enthralling!! I’m a new knitter…just started my first camisole. :)

  16. # Aunt Kathyon 15 Jul 2008 at 5:27 pm

    I collect buttons, how cool are those?

  17. # Sarah Gon 15 Jul 2008 at 6:20 pm

    Hmm, I’ve always sort of wondered what antlers looked like on the inside! Very cool, sort of like mother-of-pearl, perhaps? What a great use for them (antlers), instead of hanging them creepily on your wall.

  18. # molly!on 15 Jul 2008 at 7:06 pm

    Oooh those buttons are so interesting! I like the sound of your idea for breezy shawls. Can’t wait to see what you make!

  19. # Preitaon 15 Jul 2008 at 11:32 pm

    OMG MOOSE BUTTONS! ok, I have a thing for moose but hey they are COOL! :D Also I can’t believe that yarn was on the clearance wrack either. What a great find, the colors are stunning & I know you are going to make something incredible out of them! Nice treasure hunting!

  20. # Annaon 16 Jul 2008 at 2:47 am

    How beautiful those colours are! I agree, they’re just crying out to be made into something summery and ethereal.

  21. # Jewelon 16 Jul 2008 at 8:40 am

    Wow! you got a boat load of yarn. I love the buttons they would be great on a sweater.

  22. # Erinon 16 Jul 2008 at 9:21 am

    A friend of mine bought some of those antler buttons for me when she was in Alaska. I love them, but I don’t have a project to put them on yet!

  23. # whitneyon 16 Jul 2008 at 5:41 pm

    Wow, beautiful yarns and buttons! I can’t wait to see what you make with these.

  24. # brookeon 16 Jul 2008 at 8:09 pm

    The yarns are gorgeous! So natural and rustic, yet delicate.

  25. # Deeon 16 Jul 2008 at 10:48 pm

    You have been awarded the Pico y Arte award for your beautiful photos and essays about Canada.

    I wanted everyone to know how much I enjoyed taking the “tour” with you and Chris. It was the next best thing to being there.

  26. # courtneyon 17 Jul 2008 at 12:00 pm

    wow. that yarn is so beautiful…i love loosly spun singly plied yarn. those buttons are so special too, nice buys!

  27. # mary lynnon 17 Jul 2008 at 12:30 pm

    sorry to hear about the Lymes disease, you would have thought you had got in the Alabama national forest.hope you are feeling better. we harvested honey this week got about 10 gallons and we have saved some for you, will bring it in October.much love and see you in October, have us something adventureous to get into.

  28. # Linon 18 Jul 2008 at 2:56 am

    I have a thing about buttons and those are just lovely.

  29. # Monion 18 Jul 2008 at 4:45 pm

    gorgeous yarn! I love the buttons, too.

    Take care, Lolly! Hope you are feeling better soon :)

  30. # Josianeon 18 Jul 2008 at 10:00 pm

    Those are great souvenirs from your trip! I’m looking forward to seeing what you’ll create with them.

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