Monthly Archives: November 2011

Ornament of the Month – November

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Heather

Here it is: the penultimate ornament in my ornament of the month project: You Are My Gift by Jennifer Aikman-Smith of Dragon Dreams, from the 2010 Just Cross Stitch ornament issue. I apologize for the poor picture. I didn’t take … Continue reading →

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A Year of TWs

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Heather

As you may or may not be aware, I’ve been stitching one Christmas ornament every month for the whole year, taking one from each of the Just Cross Stitch ornament issues from 1997 through 2010 (I started in November 2010). … Continue reading →

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Look! A Purse

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Heather

As you may have gathered from the post the other day, I’ve got the sewing machine out again. I’m working on a couple of pairs of pjs for Baby Man, as well as a couple of other secret projects (e.g. … Continue reading →

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Two Skeins Short

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Heather

I wouldn’t be surprised if someone described me as two skeins sort of a kit. But, that’s not what I’m referring to today. Unfortunately, I’m two skeins short of being able to finish my penultimate Christmas ornament in my self-imposed … Continue reading →

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November TUSAL

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Heather

Oh, late a day again. Imagine that! Regardless, here’s my Totally Useless Stitch Along post for the month of November. For those who may be wondering what the heck this is all about, here’s a quick summary. The TUSAL is … Continue reading →

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Pink Blankie for a New Baby

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Heather

A little over a week ago friends of ours gave birth to a beautiful little girl. And, being a knitter, I was still hard at work on my gift. After some marathon knitting and seaming sessions (which were much less … Continue reading →

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Favourite Thread

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Heather

I’m so delighted to see that the Stitching Bloggers Question is back! This month Lee has asked: What’s your favorite color of thread? Pick just one. Why do you like it? Just about anyone who knows me can quickly answer … Continue reading →

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