Val

We will remember them.
We will remember in silence the tragedies that wars bring for all and we will work for peace beyond the absence of war. #remembranceday

“When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure.” ~Peter Marshall
#valmmade
#rughooking

Lovely! Can’t wait!

Branch weaving during a weekly meetup with the Creative Weavers Guild
#valsweaving

#LivingMyBestLife

Thank you!

“Woven Together” is the cardigan version of the sweater designed by @natturuprjon to celebrate the 150th anniversary of New Iceland at the Icelandic Festival from Aug. 1-4, 2025! It was fun to test knit this one for my friend Sigrún who is with us from Reykjavik to celebrate. #valsknitting

Gratitude…

Pride in the hide Fibre artist salvages sheep skin destined for destruction, transforming the ’byproduct’ into finely crafted textiles using traditional bark-tanning methods

RM of ARMSTRONG — There comes a point in a person’s life when they find themselves contemplating the trajectory of their journey.

There’s coffee & knitting. Is there anything finer?

🧶

Today is World MS Day. I’m sharing this digital carnation to #TakeActionForMS and show my support for the MS community in Canada. @mscanofficial

More #miniaturemay a poppy design by Amanda Berry

The first of a few hearts I’m making to include in miscarriage care kits @whcwpg
It’s also #miniaturemay @thecreativeweaversguild #caringhearts

A little bluebird of happiness

Gardening season

Prime Minister Carney to President Trump today - “As you know from real estate there are some places that are never for sale. Having met with the owners of Canada over the course of campaign, it’s not for sale. It won’t be for sale ever.”

Morning coffee and weaving

Hey Canada, vote like your rights depend on it! They do!

Canada votes April 28th! Morse code alpaca handwoven scarf
#valmade
#rigidheddleweaving
#manitobaweaver
#canadianweaver
#elbowsup

Mitra is my neighbour. She knows the time i put into refurbishing a Netherlands canal rescue bike and she’s made a lovely mini bike for me complete with Dutch pavement. Couldn’t be more delighted! Thank you Mitra!

Alpaca neckerchief ready to wear! Yarn from Burton Alpacas
#manitobaalpacafarm
#valmade
#valsknitting

Happy Easter!

So pretty!