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Recharging

February 7, 2022February 10, 2022 ~ finfolkandoak ~ 12 Comments

a February morning After the snow Projects - a pair of my botany mittens using local maritime wool and a Pangur Ban Icelandic sweater Took some time to be in the woods and fields during the month of February. I feel so fortunate that my family owns land in north-eastern Nova Scotia. When I begin … Continue reading Recharging

Botany Mittens ** New Woodfolk Pattern **

January 23, 2022January 23, 2022 ~ finfolkandoak ~ 10 Comments

Hello hello! I hope you're all well as can be during these incredibly difficult times. I've been busying myself with making for the shop, hiking and planning for our small perennial garden. Repotting plants and finishing up this pattern, yay! To once again design something! I finally put together a pattern that I'm happy enough … Continue reading Botany Mittens ** New Woodfolk Pattern **

Naturalist Pen and Ink Drawing + Medieval Spinner

January 8, 2022January 9, 2022 ~ finfolkandoak ~ 8 Comments

Welcome to my tiny creative space! I hope you're all well. I wanted to share a bit more about a recent drawing I completed which we had made into prints for the shop! I drew this piece as a gift. Jamie asked me for some pen and ink work for his office for Christmas so … Continue reading Naturalist Pen and Ink Drawing + Medieval Spinner

New Year

January 1, 2022January 2, 2022 ~ finfolkandoak ~ 29 Comments

A Very Blessed New Year to you! As normal when I'm writing, I have a hot cup of milky honey tea beside me. Petey is rubbing his head against my leg for the odd pet and Henry is curled up staring out the window. In Nova Scotia, this past week has felt like the beginning … Continue reading New Year

December: Early Storms and Quilt Art

December 9, 2021December 9, 2021 ~ finfolkandoak ~ 20 Comments

Greetings! We are buried under a heavy snowfall. It began in the night and ended at Dawn. Henry and I blazed a trail in the woods this morning, fighting our way through the snow to be among the trees, the trickling woodland stream. It's so peaceful and quiet in the snow. The sun is out … Continue reading December: Early Storms and Quilt Art

Rooted Aster Logo

November 18, 2021November 28, 2021 ~ finfolkandoak ~ 15 Comments

A friend of mine recently reached out asking if I would draw a logo for their small-scale farm in Prescott, Ontario. I jumped at the opportunity. Amanda and Adam live self sufficiently in an old farmhouse along the St. Lawrence. With their 2 young children, they raise animals for food and tend to a large … Continue reading Rooted Aster Logo

Ways of Wood Folk Knits

November 17, 2021November 21, 2021 ~ finfolkandoak ~ 8 Comments

Merry Meet! The branches around our home are bare. I'm sitting on a sheepskin on the floor before the fireplace, my computer propped up on the painted brick. All of our candles have found a home inside of our fireplace since we have to have repairs before we can use it. So for this winter, … Continue reading Ways of Wood Folk Knits

Woodland Mushroom Dyeing

November 4, 2021November 6, 2021 ~ finfolkandoak ~ 10 Comments

A "new" resource for natural dyeing On a hot July day, we stopped at a second hand book store called "the Odd Book," tucked away by the old railway in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. It has a good selection of local material as well as rare books. Browsing among the old book scent wooden shelves and … Continue reading Woodland Mushroom Dyeing

Away

October 17, 2021October 17, 2021 ~ finfolkandoak ~ 21 Comments

Since moving, we have had many forest visits. The place I feel the happiest. Welcome Back Friends!! I hope you're all well! After many months (more than I was anticipating) I'm sitting down to finally reconnect with you (if you'd like to listen to the music I listen to while writing, scroll down first to … Continue reading Away

MIÐALDA: A Tolt Icelandic Wool Month Design 2021

March 14, 2021March 14, 2021 ~ finfolkandoak ~ 17 Comments

MIÐALDA Well Hello!! I hope you are all as well as well can be these days. It's bitterly cold here after such a mild and gentle winter. "In like a lion, out like a lamb" as my mom always says about the month of March. I'm crossing my fingers and hoping (but for now more … Continue reading MIÐALDA: A Tolt Icelandic Wool Month Design 2021

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Almost everything in the shop is on sale until December 1st so please do check it out ! 🐈‍⬛🌙
A few pairs of handknit Botany mittens are up in the shop, all knit while tucked away in a cabin in the woods 🍂
Just stay here for a little bit longer, please 🌙
This sweet brown Pangur is currently up in the shop, handknit by my sister Meaghan 🌙
A sweet handknit Pangur Ban Sweater is off to Vancouver Island 🌙🌲
To forever wander in misty autumn woods 🍂

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