Monthly Archives: March 2009

Swiming in WIPs

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Heather

I have a lot of WIPs (that is, works-in-progress).  The other weekend, I counted 35 cross stitch WIPs along with another 36 projects I could start with buying few or no supplies, one crochet WIPs (the Never Ending Blue Shawl … Continue reading →

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Finished Fairy

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Heather

On Thursday evening, I put the last bead into Halloween Fairy. You know, that name is a bit confusing. There is the Mirabilia Halloween Fairy that was a limited edition kit, and then there was this Nora Corbett Halloween Fairy … Continue reading →

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Guess They Liked the Movie Better

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Heather

It’s no secret that the world is going through a recession right now.  (Or at least the media tells us that an uncountable number of times a day.)  However, it appears that the movie-going public isn’t aware of this.  The … Continue reading →

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A Nearly There Fairy

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Heather

I’ve been moving along very well on Halloween Fairy. Below is the latest picture. Halloween Fairy by Mirabilia Threads: DMC and Kreinik #4 braid Beads: Mill Hill Fabric: 32ct. Cashel in Cobblestone And, since a girl can never have too … Continue reading →

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Quantity or Quality?

Posted on March 7, 2009 by Heather

I have a very small circle of friends, a good size group of acquaintances, and one really good friend.  Oh, and Baby Man.  According anthropologist Robin Dunbar (see BBC NEWS | UK | Magazine | What’s the ideal number of … Continue reading →

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Swans, Socks, a Fairy, and a Special Kitty

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Heather

The other day I promised to share a special finish. Here it is: Bushfire Kitty from The Cat’s Whiskers. It is a special design being offered by Janie as a way to raise funds for the Australian Red Cross Bushfire … Continue reading →

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