Monthly Archives: February 2012

Pretty as a Peacock Once Again

Finally, a cross stitch finish for 2012!! This is the Peacock Alphabet Sampler by Lynn B, and the chart is available from her etsy shop. It is stitched on fabric from Enchanting Lair. I believe the colour is Heritage. Either … Continue reading

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TUSAL – February 2012

Another new moon, and another Totally Useless Stitch Along post. This month I have a valid reason for posting late: one of my uncles passed away very early yesterday morning. Although I hadn’t seen him for many years, when I … Continue reading

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Craftsy Blocks of the Month

I have been meaning to learn how to quilt for quite a while now. But, well, I’ve already got enough on my plate and I also didn’t want to have to splash out for a class and a bunch of … Continue reading

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Yet More Socks

Surprise! I knit more socks. I finished these up last weekend, and mailed them out back on Monday to a lovely lady who lives in Chicago. The yarn is Crystal Palace Maizy in colourway Earth, and the pattern is just … Continue reading

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Theme-a-licious – Fangirl February – Part 2

Want to guess how much stitching I’ve gotten done? Yeah, not  much. Well, not much on any TW pieces, and I feel a bit bad about that. I have, however, done quite a bit on Alphabet Peacock Sampler by Lynn … Continue reading

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Sheldon

Earlier this month I knit up a new friend for the little man: Sheldon. He is knit from Knit Picks Shine in colourways Arbor and Leapfrog. The pattern is free from both Knit Picks (the link above) and Knitty. He … Continue reading

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