Jane Thornley

For me, colour and texture rule and most of the inspiration feeding my imagination comes from the natural world. I see knitting as art, as viable as any other, and no matter what the tool or preferred palette, in human hands, magic happens.

Jane

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Phone: 902-829-3457

Thursday, January 26, 2012

WORKSHOPS 2012

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My 2012 workshop schedual is unfolding but here's a few in the line up:

MARCH 14, 15 and 17th (in the afternoon): SANTA FE BEADFEST & STORY COAT workshop

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September 8-10th ART FIBERS & SAN FRANCISCO

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Wednesday, February 03, 2010

KNITTING RETREAT: FREE-RANGING WITH MANGO MOON YARNS ON LAKE MICHIGAN

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Knitting Under a Mango Moon at the Hotel Perry

Imagine this: it is September and the world around you mellows into autumn gold, the air is turning crisp yet not chill. You are among like-minded fiber lovers sipping your drink of choice on a beautiful old wrap-round porch by the lake. At your fingertips, a treasure trove of gorgeous yarns is readily accessible—sari silks, twisted cottons flecked with beads, lush silken ribbons that flow across your fingers like water and all in colors tantalizingly rich. On your lap unfolds a knitting adventure both exhilarating yet stress-free. 'No mistakes exist', you hear me remind you all' as we knit together.

Yes. This September I'm coming to Petoskey, Lake Michighan, a lovely little historic town caught in a simpler time where we will have nothing more pressing to do for a few days but eat, enjoy one another's company, play with gorgeous yarn and knit. Did I mention eat? Oh, yes, we might get up and go for a walk once in awhile—so many lovely places to wander, after all, but, really, no have-tos exist in this realm. You may arrive knowing no one but we all leave as friends.

Isn't this a perfect dream scenario? Well, consider it reality on the brew. You know how I love Mango Moon's yarns—richly textured, lots of silk at reasonable prices, BEADS! and so much more, including sponsorship of cooperatives in Nepal. Well, does it get any better in the yarn world?

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Your Chakra Awaits…

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Christie Furber displays her FROND

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Displaying or Wears..

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Perfect spots for reflection

COME JOIN US! Click here for more information: http://www.mangomoonyarns.com/page-4.php

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From the entry 'KNITALY -- THE BOOK: Knitaly, an Adventure in Knitting'.
Congratulations!

By Janey on 2007 05 09

From the entry 'KNITALY -- THE BOOK: Knitaly, an Adventure in Knitting'.
Dear Jane, I am waiting on pins and needles for your new book, I know it is going to be another one of your masterpieces. Jackie :-)

By JACQUELYN on 2007 04 06

From the entry 'KNITALY -- THE BOOK: Knitaly, an Adventure in Knitting'.
Jane: I can't wait until your book comes out! This looks so gorgeous.

By Chelle on 2007 03 06

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Recent Comments What a wonderful trip ! And so close-by .... And the time of year is perfect for a visit to Spain! I can see the JT/Amal group gathering around Gehry's Olympic Fish http://www.aviewoncities.com/barcelona/fish.htm - knitting with a view of the Mediterranean Sea - Just wanted to mention that Ryan Air is operating flights from London-Gatwick to Alicante, priced at ca. English Pounds 30. There's a good train connection between Heathrow and Gatwick.

By Lauragais on 2012 01 25
From the entry 'SPAIN & BARCELONA KNITTING RETREAT May 22nd-28th'.

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