Smalls SAL

It's a last Wednesday of the month and time to share something small. I've managed to stitch a little rabbit ornament from a chart that came together with Rabbit Run. Some day I will turn it to actual ornament, now is just the stitching finished.

 

So long my friends,

Evalina

A to Z Challenge - Xena

Yep, that's a name of a place what use to be a village in Saskatchewan, Canada. Last building was demolished some forty years ago.



So long my friends,
Evalina

Happy Dance and Stitch from Stash

My Rabbit Run is finished!

 

Fabric: Belfast Linen, Antique White 

Floss: DMC

Day started: March 27th

Day finished: April 28th

It was fun to stitch this lovely design and I have done it in one month. Now I'm doing a little rabbit ornament that I can show you next time. It's easy one night finish...

And since I was stitching this project exclusively for a whole month I did not shop at all. I can't believe it but, really, I did not spent a penny on the stash for a whole month (means I can spend more in May :))

So long my friends,

Evalina

Am I a quilter yet?

I am so proud of myself, I took my first quilting class and I've made a runner!

It was fun to attend the class and have an actual finish. Now I'm thinking about my next quilting project... I did see there a rug quilt made from flannel, it doesn't look difficult and it's so soft - just love it!

So long my friends,
Evalina

A to Z Challenge - Wine Harbour

Wine Harbour is a tiny community located in Guyborough County along the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia.

A Portuguese vessel loaded with wine was wrecked here. Its cargo flowed into the harbour, establishing the name. The Indian name was "Pebumkeegunech" which when translated to English means "fish spawning place" or "an outlet cut through the sand".

By 1862, Wine Harbour was thriving rapidly. The main reason for its vigorous growth was the discovery of gold in July 1861 by Katie Doody and Joseph Smith, Sr. which was the beginning of a great gold boom which lasted until 1905.  Because of the gold mine, Wine Harbour was one of the first settlements in Guysborough County to have electricity.

After 1905 the gold mining industry lay desolate until 1936 when C. Irving supervised the opening of the once prosperous gold mines. It died the following year and Wine Harbour lost its once booming industry forever. At the time of the gold mining industry Wine Harbour was also growing in other aspects. Thomas Lucas had a hotel and store and the Irwin family had a number of general stores throughout the area. A lobster factory was located in the area whose foreman was John Ballantyne and a blacksmith shop and a bank were also in the area. Postmaster at this time was John Gilles. St. Patrick’s Mission Church was built in 1857 to replace a larger church that had been destroyed by a hurricane. A Union Church was dedicated to Baptists, Anglicans and Presbyterians in 1897, and is no longer in existence. St. Patrick’s Mission Church has been vacant since 1955. The first schoolhouse was built in 1869 and 85 pupils were registered at this time. Before this it was believed that the original Catholic Church was used during the week as a schoolroom for the children.

After 1905, limited farming, fishing and logging were the main industries and the 1956 population decreased to 50. Today the population of the community is about 25. Wine Harbour has lost its gold mines, its factories, most of its fishing, many of its forests, a church and the majority of its people. Its history will remain.




So long my friends,
Evalina

A to Z challenge - Viking Trail

That's the place I want to visit this September also - the Viking Trail in Newfoundland. Oh, I wish I could have more time for travel...



So long my friends,
Evalina

A to Z challenge - Ucluelet

Today I'm inviting you to Ucluelet. I love this place during stormy season:

So Long my friends,
Evalina

A to Z Challenge - Tagish

And we are back to Yukon. Not far away from Marsh Lake (a little community that I call home) is Tagish. I can actually get there by boat right from my 'backyard'.



So long my friends,
Evalina

A to Z Challenge - Stratford

In the heart of Ontario, Canada, there is a jewel...where city pleasures and country calm converge. I'm inviting you to Stratford, while I'm working on taxes Justin will give you a tour.



So long my friends,
Evalina

A to Z Challenge - Ross River

I have never been to Ross River, another Yukon community. It looks like a beautiful place. Maybe this summer...



So long my friends,
Evalina

A to Z Challenge - Quispamsis

If you read my blog you know that in September I'll be visiting Maritimes and while there I'm attending retreat in Quispamsis, New Brunswick. Hardly can wait!



So long my friends,
Evalina

A to Z Challenge - Pelly Crossing

And now another little community of almost 300 - Pelly Crossing.



Not much to do there but it is on the way to Dawson City.

So long my friends,
Evalina

A to Z Challenge - Old Crow

Now we are back to Yukon. Far, far on the north there is Old Crow, a small community of not even 300 people. There is no road to Old Crow. You can get there by a dog sled in the winter of by air any time of the year. Mind you, it is cheaper to fly to Europe then to Old Crow.



So long my friends,
Evalina

A to Z Challenge - Niagara Falls

Nothing original came to my mind so I'm inviting you today to Niagara Falls in Ontario. Actually that was my first place to visit after I came to Canada.



So long my friends,
Evalina

A to Z challenge - Magnetic Hill

We will stay a little longer in Maritimes. Today we will visit Magnetic Hill, a place where I will definitely stop this September. I have to make sure that my car can be pulled back up the hill by mysterious force. Check this out:


So long my friends,
Evalina

A to Z Challenge - Lunenburg

Today I'm taking you to Nova Scotia, to a beautiful Lunenburg. I've never been there myself but I'm hoping to visit this part of Canada in September. That's only 4 months away!



So long my friends,
Evalina

Rabbit Run

I've stitched a whole weekend and I do not think I will have my rabbits done for Easter...  but I have a lot of fun stitching it!

My work again is piling up, you know - tax season. So this month again my stitching time will be eaten up by work. On the bright side - I will have more money for some stash replenishment.

So long my friends,
Evalina

A to Z Challenge - Kiwirrkurra

Bev (see comments to last post) recommended that I visit Kiwirrkurra little remote community (population around 200) in Western Australia. Thank you Bev, it's awesome!



Have a lovely weekend,
Evalina

A to Z Challenge - Jake's Corner

Now I'm taking you back to the Yukon. Wonder what Jake's Corner is? I was too! It is on the map but to my surprise I found there only a gas station with the diner! Today the diner is closed leaving only gas station.

There also is a story about this place...

The site was initially established as a U.S. military base for the construction of the Alaska Highway. At that time, a colonel by the name of Jacobson was in charge of the base. Somewhat annoyed by the need to go through Carcross to get to Whitehorse, Colonel Jacobson decided to build a more direct route without waiting for the official authorizations. Today, when we drive on the portion of the Alaska Highway that runs along Marsh Lake, we’re driving on Colonel Jacobson’s road. Jake’s Corner would have been named after Colonel Jacobson.


So long my friends,
Evalina

A to Z Challenge - Irvines Landing

Now, let's go south from Yukon to beautiful British Columbia's Sunshine Coast.

At the mouth of Pender Harbour in Joe Bay, the historic community of Irvines Landing is a popular tourist and fishing stop named after Charles Irving, who set up a trading post here in 1865, with the establishment of the community in 1880. The communities of Garden Bay, Madeira Park and Irvine's Landing are known collectively as Pender Harbour.
Until the 1930s, when the Sechelt Highway reached the area, Irvines Landing was a hive of activity, and the main port on Pender Harbour for the steamships of old. Area residents would hear the steam whistle and head to the dock for their mail and supplies.
Today, the lifestyle of Irvines Landing is still centred around the water and the boat launch ramp, with many residents engaged in commercial fishing, sports fishing and pleasure boating. Irvines Landing offers a campsite, and a general store is located at John Henry's at Hospital Bay.

So long my friends,
Evalina

A to Z challenge - Haines Junction

Today I', catching up with my challenge and taking you to Haines Junction - beautiful little community in the Yukon.  I lived there for a year and absolutely loved the scenery.

So long my friends,
Evalina

A to Z Challenge - Gordon Landing

I couldn't find much about Gordon Landing but while searching I came across an old TV series 'Incident at Gordon Landing', enjoy:



So long my friends,
Evalina

Snow, Frosty and the Rabbit Run

It is snowing today! Yesterday was such a beautiful day, I noticed that finally the ice is melting and I was able to see a bit of open water on the lake. Even Frosty Girl stopped for a moment and smiled to the camera.

Last week and during the weekend I was working on Rabbit Run exclusively and I'm so proud of my progress (sorry for the crappy picture, but you will get the idea)

If I can work at this pace, I 'm pretty sure I can finish it just in time for Easter.

So long my friends,
Evalina

A to Z Challenge - Faro

Today we are back to Yukon and a tiny town of Faro, population about 400.




So long my friends,
Evalina

A to Z challenge - Elora

Today we are leaving the north and going to Ontario to visit a lovely town called Elora. I was there about twenty years ago and some day I would love to go there again.

Elora was founded in 1832 by Captain William Gilkison (1777-1833) - a sailor, adventurer and speculator born in Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland and emigrated to North America in 1796. He was a cousin of John Galt, founder of Guelph and Goderich, Ontario. In 1832, Gilkison purchased some 14,000 acres of land. The town site for his proposed settlement was laid out by Lewis Burwell, deputy provincial land surveyor, late in 1832, and the following year Gilkison established a sawmill and a general store.

Originally called Irvine Settlement, the village was renamed Elora when the post office was established in 1839. Capt. Gilkison named the community after his brother’s ship, which was itself inspired by the Ellora Caves in India. Elora was settled by mainly Scottish pioneers who left their mark on finely crafted limestone houses, many of which remain today.

Elora is a cultural haven with so much to offer. Rich in live music, visual arts, crafts, up-scale boutiques, natural beauty, architecture, culinary flavours, and diverse in culture; Elora provides an alternative lifestyle not typically found in small, rural communities in this day.



So long my friends,
Evalina

Originally called Irvine Settlement, the village was renamed Elora when the post office was established in 1839. Capt. Gilkison named the community after his brother’s ship, which was itself inspired by the Ellora Caves in India. Elora was settled by mainly Scottish pioneers who left their mark on finely crafted limestone houses, many of which remain today. - See more at: http://elora.info/elora-history/#sthash.nj1vsWuA.dpuf

was founded in 1832 by Captain William Gilkison;

a sailor, adventurer and land speculator born in Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland.

Originally called Irvine Settlement, the village was renamed Elora when the post office was established in 1839. Capt. Gilkison named the community after his brother’s ship, which was itself inspired by the Ellora Caves in India. Elora was settled by mainly Scottish pioneers who left their mark on finely crafted limestone houses, many of which remain today.

- See more at: http://elora.info/elora-history/#sthash.nj1vsWuA.dpuf

Elora was founded in 1832 by Captain William Gilkison;

a sailor, adventurer and land speculator born in Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland.

Originally called Irvine Settlement, the village was renamed Elora when the post office was established in 1839. Capt. Gilkison named the community after his brother’s ship, which was itself inspired by the Ellora Caves in India. Elora was settled by mainly Scottish pioneers who left their mark on finely crafted limestone houses, many of which remain today.

- See more at: http://elora.info/elora-history/#sthash.nj1vsWuA.dpuf

A to Z challenge - Dawson City

Dawson City, Yukon is the heart of the world-famous Klondike Gold Rush.  In August of 1896, three Yukon "Sourdoughs", George Carmack, Dawson Charlie, and Skookum Jim found gold in Rabbit Creek, now called Bonanza Creek, and changed the history of the Yukon forever. Thirty thousand (some say fifty) pick-and-shovel miners, prospectors, storekeepers, saloon keepers, bankers, gamblers, prostitutes and con men from every corner of the continent poured through snow-choked mountain passes and down the Yukon River to stake their claim to fortune on creeks with names like Eldorado, Bonanza, Last Chance and Too Much Gold.

Today, gold seekers still visit Dawson City.  Some come for the gold in the Klondike gold fields while others come for the gold in the hearts of those who call Dawson City home.  Some come for golden moments in the wild and others for the golden memories that will last a lifetime. I was there for the golden moments and had a blast. Click here to see pics from my trip.



So long my friends,
Evalina

A to Z Challenge - Carmacks

Today I'm taking you to Carmacks, another small community in the Yukon with population of about 500. Isn't as fun as Beaver Creek but I liked it.



Can you guess where I will invite you tomorrow? Yep, it will be Dawson City!

So long my friends,
Evalina

A to Z Challenge - Beaver Creek

Today I'm taking you to another jewel in the wild -Beaver Creek in the Yukon Territory



It's an awesome place, I have been there!

So long my friends,
Evalina

A to Z challenge - Atlin

During past A to Z challenges I was taking you to ancient Egypt and for a world tour - this time I want to tell you about little Canadian gems. One of them is a small community of 400 people in the remote northern British Columbia.

Atlin is often referred to as the Switzerland of the North. The name itself comes from the Tlingit word "atlah," that actually means "Big Water." Both of these descriptions are suitable for this small isolated community that sits on the province's largest natural lake and is surrounded by massive mountain ranges and ice fields.

There are tons of  things to do there: boating, fishing, skiing, hiking close to town, snowshoeing in the winter, mountain biking, horseback riding, and glacier hiking at two provincial parks nearby. Tatshenshini-Alsek Provincial Park is best known for its river system, while Atlin Provincial Park includes Atlin Lake, many more though smaller lakes, and melting glaciers. The town also boasts a diverse range of artists and a rich history of gold mining.

The busiest time in Atlin for locals and visitors is summer. The town's population – a mix of miners, artists, bush pilots, naturalists, trappers, professionals, and retired academics – drops to almost half during the winter months. Amenities in Atlin include few accommodations, two grocery stores, and some small shops and artist studios, a laundromat, an ATM, a gas station, a post office and a liquor store.

The town has the oldest board of trade in the province, yet remains unincorporated, meaning it has no official governing body. Instead, it has the Atlin Community Improvement District, which was created in January 2009. Committed and engaged citizens and hard-working volunteers are what make this town run and survive.

Whitehorse in the Yukon, about two plus hours north, is Atlin's service centre. That's where residents access doctors, dentists, lawyers, entertainment, and more. Many residents drive to the Yukon at least once every week or two to stock up on groceries and other supplies.

For more info about Atlin check here

So long my friends,
Evalina