Monthly Archives: October 2009

Happy Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Heather

Happy Halloween, Blessed Samhain, or just have a great day if you don’t celebrate either of those! I got him to hold still for just long enough to take a picture!

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October SALsuffit

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Heather

As you may remember, Anne of Tempus Fugit shared a new SAL this month: SALsuffit.  The goal is to finish (as in make into a pinkeep, frame, etc.) items we all have hanging around using only items already in our … Continue reading →

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What’s In My Basket

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Heather

Anna over at Stitch Bitch is trying to get a new meme started.  She’s asked us all to dump out our stitching bags and share pictures.  I don’t have a stitching bag.  I use a lovely little basket that I … Continue reading →

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Pay it Forward

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Heather

Mel, over at Epic Stitching, has chosen me as one of the people in her Pay It Forward (PIF) chain.  I’m very excited, because honestly, who doesn’t like getting stitching surprises in the mail. Since I am now part of … Continue reading →

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Ribbons and Scarves

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Heather

It has been ages since I’ve posted about my knitting.  I’m working away on small projects, like I normally do.  Hopefully once all the Christmas gifts are done I will tackle something big again. The entrelac scarf I was knitting … Continue reading →

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10 Book Reading Challenge – Mini Reviews

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Heather

As promised, here are the mini reviews for the books I read for the 10 Book Reading Challenge. History of Hand Knitting by Richard Rutt An interesting look at hand knitting in the British Isles.  France and a few other … Continue reading →

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Making Do and Mending

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Heather

Even though the Worldwide Recession ™ seems to be coming to an end, there has been a lot of talk lately about making do and mending.  The last series for the Cast On podcast looked at this topic from a … Continue reading →

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