Monthly Archives: September 2011

Ornament of the Month – September 2011

I have a confession: September’s ornament isn’t quite done. It is all stitched, but I’ve misplaced the beads I want to use for embellishing it. While is it very pretty, my Victorian Christmas Tree from Sue Hillis (2003 JCS ornament … Continue reading

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TUSAL – September 2011

Another month gone, and also another new moon gone by. I’m a day late again. I’m sure everyone is shocked. Sadly, I haven’t added too much this month. Between the trip to Vegas, and a million other little things, I … Continue reading

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Lucky Kitty

I love to see maneki neko in a store window or near the cash register. I think they are a lovely little bit of fun and, of course, good luck. We have one in our home, with its left arm … Continue reading

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Vacation Projects Progress

Well, I’ve been home from vacation since last Thursday and I still haven’t gotten around to posting an update. We did have a great time, although Vegas has changed a good deal from the last time we were there (a … Continue reading

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Vacation Projects

Later day, the husband and I are setting off on a short vacation. My main criteria for the destination was being not here, which meant that we had a lot of options. But, ultimately, given the short time we have … Continue reading

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Purple Pumpkins

So, I started another project: A Spirited Mandala by Ink Circles, from the Just Cross Stitch Halloween Collection (which I reviewed just the other day). It is stitched on a one-of-a-kind piece of hand-dyed fabric from Enchanting Lair. It looks … Continue reading

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W is for WIP

Oh look, a new start! Imagine that. It is W is for Wtitch by Victoria Sampler, stitched on 30 count linen banding using the thread pack which is full of yummy silk threads. And, while this may be a new … Continue reading

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