Thank you for all of your good wishes and prayers.
A scholarship fund in Virginia's name is being established at the University of Alberta. Details to follow.
Heather
- posted by Heather @ 12:49 PM
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Saturday, March 17, 2007
Virginia passed away peacefully this morning, while in the company of friends.
Thank you for all of your good wishes and prayers. A scholarship fund in Virginia's name is being established at the University of Alberta. Details to follow. Heather - posted by Heather @ 12:49 PM
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I learned
to knit when I was three and have never stopped.
Along the way, I explored every aspect of fiber, from attending sheep, goat, and alpaca shows, to learning to spin, to weave, and then to dyeing the colors I really wanted. My goal is to have colors that sing to me. I hope that you too will hear and feel the music. - Virginia Archives
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19 Comments:
Oh, I am so sorry to hear this! My thoughts and prayers are with her....
Virgina,
Thanks for the yarn.
The world has lost an artist. So sorry I never got the chance to meet her. Here via the Harlot.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of those who loved her.
Bless you Virginia for the beautiful colors you brought to life through your yarn. May those that love you never lack for color and happiness during this difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your loved ones.
Thinking thoughts of peace for Virginia ...
I am sorry I didn't discorver Virginia's work while she was still alive.
All the more to be treasured now that she's gone.
Here via Harlot.
May her friends and family find peace and comfort. Virginia, safe travels.
(Here via Harlot.)
I ust wanted to say that I'll be thinking of Virginia and all of you who loved her. Her work was a joy to look at and read about. She's given knitters everywhere wonderful gifts by sharing who she was.
Sarah-Hope
With needles raised, Here's to Virginia, may her journey be filled with peace, love, wonder and merriment.
Peace to all those who love her.
Warm thoughts to Virginia's family and friends. From another knitter.
I didn't know Virginia, never knew about her existance before 1:30 am today when i was reading Stephanie's blog. But that doesn't matter. When someone is loved by anyone, anyone at all, it is both sad and also hopeful that their memory will live on.
I live in New York, and I'm going to the speaking engagement on Thursday, and I can't wait to see the beautiful yarn, in person, then watch it's journey.
What amazing work...beautiful and intricate. My condolences to her friends and family. Here via Harlot.
Sending thoughts of comfort to Virginia's family and friends.
Farmgirlnow
My condolences to Virginia's family and friends. I did not know Virginia either, however, knitting has a way of weaving us all together and for that, I am sad to hear this news.
I didn't know Virginia, but I am an Alberta knitter, and I know an artist when I see one (examples of her work, and her courage, that is). My immediate thought (? is this silly) was "What happens to her beloved Ottoman Project?" Can other knitters help? Other Alberta knitters, anyway? I'll be up in Edmonton visiting my DD at Easter...I'd be glad to do a few rows in Virginia's honour and memory.
Blessings to her family,
Marg in Calgary
P.S. I've lost a spouse. Recently. I know...
I've had the honor and privilege of knowing Virginia as a knitting teacher, an inspiration to many and as a friend. I will miss her dearly especially her laugh, but her memory lives on in all the things I knit and create. Happy knitting everyone.
When I started knitting again about 5 years ago, Virginia was my "go to" person when I had questions. Her creativity, sense of colour, and expertise will be missed.
Hard to believe it's been more than a year already...we miss you still, Virginia.
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