Ruth Stewart

Ruth Stewart

I have rarely encountered a textile pursuit I didn’t want to try - I knit constantly, crochet occasionally, quilted previously (and hopefully again someday), sew far less than I would like, and am presently hooked on weaving, not to mention my hand dyed yarn business.

My motto is “what would happen if?” That curiousity led me to jewellery making 4 years ago, and I now knit, crochet and weave silver, in addition to the more traditional forging and fabricating, and am experimenting with mixing fibre and metal.

I adore colour, and find macro nature photography to be a marvelous exercise in mindfulness, as well as a source of creative inspiration. Blogging keeps me grounded, and provides an outlet for the writing impulse, as well as connecting me to a wonderful community of knitters.

I feel enormously privileged to be able to focus on creative pursuits full time - I sell my jewellery, shawl pins, hand dyed yarns and notecards online at Impulse of Delight and at a growing number of shows and galleries here in Whistler.

original designs

Botanical Mitts
Impulse of Delight
Sampler Cowl
Impulse of Delight
Peak to Peak
Impulse of Delight
Griflet
Impulse of Delight
Woolly Moguls Hat
Impulse of Delight
Hot Chilly Hat
Impulse of Delight
Leafy Hat
Impulse of Delight
Leafy Mitts
Impulse of Delight
Camera Mittens
Knitting on Impulse
Ear Flap Hat
Knitting on Impulse
String Bag No. 1
Knitting on Impulse
String Bag No. 3
Knitting on Impulse