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Yarn, Inspired by Ontario

Yarn, Inspired by Ontario

The Blue Brick has a Ravelry group! Check it out here, and join for access to pattern sneak peeks, KALs, the latest news and, of course, a fiber’y little Blue Brick community :)

Over the weekend I had the opportunity to work on more of my ‘yarn inspired by photos’ project. I’m really delighted with the results. I’ve placed a smallish order for a nylon/merino sock yarn and as soon as they arrive I’m hoping to dye up a few short runs and make them available.

Here are my results, love to know what you think!
First up: Meaford, on the Bruce Peninsula (same as yesterdays)

Series 1-1

Next – “Corn in Merrickville”, a gorgeous field that we shot during harvest season in a small town near Ottawa:

Series 1-2

This is “Gryphon Ridge Eggs” – free range omega-3 eggs from our friend Kim’s farm

Series 1-3

And finally, “Highway 11” – a northern Ontario highway that goes through communities like Hearst and Long Lac:

Series 1-4

I’m working my way through more photos :) In the meantime, I totally welcome feedback!

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15 responses to “Yarn, Inspired by Ontario”

  1. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    Wow, powerful, Shireen!! I love how you pair your eye for nature photography with your art of yarn dying. This is phenomenal.

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  2. daryl Avatar
    daryl

    They are all gorgeous. Seeing the inspiration make me want to own each and every one. You really have found a great way to connect your various creative endeavors. Kudos.

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  3. mrjosiahbain Avatar
    mrjosiahbain

    This. Is. Amazing. I am awed, Shireen!

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  4. The Blue Brick Avatar
    The Blue Brick

    You guys are all great! Thanks for the positive feedback :) I am really excited to get nice yarn in, and be able to dye up a few short runs. Picking out the photos and hand painting yarn is really fun!

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  5. Aims Avatar
    Aims

    You’ve certainly got the knack for matching up those colours. Truly gorgeous!

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  6. Karin Avatar
    Karin

    These are beautiful! I love the tie-in with your photography.

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  7. Ivana Bowes Avatar
    Ivana Bowes

    Your photos are stunning, your yarns are totally amazing, the combinations incredible, how I wish I liked to knit!

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  8. FeltFeather Avatar
    FeltFeather

    Love, love, love these! The yarn colourways are pretty spot on and truly reflect those in your photo, which are beautiful to look at. Love how you are able to marry the two mediums. Great stuff!

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  9. Donna Robertson Avatar
    Donna Robertson

    These are beautiful colours Shireen. I love that you’re sharing your inspiration with us, great ideas, and that you’re going to purchase a base yarn with nylon in it so I can make socks!! Thanks again.

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  10. Lorien Avatar
    Lorien

    AWESOME! And your presentation is so great–love how you have showcased your photos next to your beautifully dyed yarn. Haha, I almost typed “yearn” instead of “yarn.” You’ve got me yearning for yarn. :D Well done.

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  11. Kristi Avatar
    Kristi

    wow, you are amazing! love the yarn colors!!

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  12. Gillian Lay Avatar
    Gillian Lay

    Can’t tell you how your photos on Instagram have inspired me and I’m so thrilled to read that you are local (I’m also from Ontario) AND that you’ll be dyeing and selling yarn!

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  13. DanaRae Avatar
    DanaRae

    I just joined your Rav group…and I need some of that lovely yellow yarn, when will it come up for sale? And will it be in your Etsy store?

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  14. Renee Avatar
    Renee

    Your work and eye for color is amazing! The corn is beautiful. Hope to get to knit with this yarn someday. Good luck!

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    1. The Blue Brick Avatar
      The Blue Brick

      Thanks Renee! I will be releasing the Corn in Merrickville colour way this Friday in an Etsy update, stay tuned <3

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