Monthly Archives: July 2011

Stylish Blogger

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Heather

I’ve won an award! Cibo of Cibo Stitch has listed me as one of the winner’s of the Stylish Blogger award. Thank you so much, Cibo. I really love these sorts of awards because they are a great way to … Continue reading →

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L*K Travelling Pattern – Part Two

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Heather

Here it is, my finished version of the travelling pattern Life’s A Stitch by Lizzie*Kate:   It is stitched with one strand of silk over two threads on some 36 count white evenweave of some sort. The fibres are various … Continue reading →

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L*K Travelling Pattern – Part One

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Heather

A little while back I won  the chance to take part in the Stitcherhood of the travelling Lizzie*Kate pattern Life’s A Stitch. Loretta of Loretta’s Stitching Blog was the previous stitcher, a fellow Canadian, and, unfortunately, she slipped it in … Continue reading →

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A Little Pin Cushion

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Heather

If you read Erica’s blog Erica’s Places, you’ve probably already seen this: The pattern is Posey Pin Cushion from Kris Knits. I knit it from three colours of Lily Sugar and Cream, and finished it up with a wooden button. … Continue reading →

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Stretchy Portland

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Heather

So, I mentioned yesterday that I managed to finish two pairs of socks in June. But, I only got around to sharing pictures of one pair. Here, my friends, is the second pair: They are The Portland Gussets Socks by … Continue reading →

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TUSAL – July 2011

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Heather

Time for this month’s Totally Useless Stitch-Along picture: This month we have bits from Royalty ABC, a couple of pairs of socks, and the ornaments I’ve been working on. I don’t feel like I’ve made very much progress, but things … Continue reading →

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Happy Canada Day!

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Heather

Happy 144th birthday to the greatest country I know. (Today is TUSAL day, but I will post my picture tomorrow.)

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