Monthly Archives: April 2012

…And Its Head Popped Off

Several times last year I wrote about how much easier tasks are when you have the right tool for the job. At that time, I was mainly talking about getting the right feet for my sewing machine and serger. The … Continue reading

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Followin’

As you may or may not know, Google shut down Google Friend Connect for all non-Blogger blogs back on March 1st. Personally, I think this was a terrible decision, but there isn’t anything I can do about other than either … Continue reading

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Small Stitches

Petit point, why did I wait so long to try you? You are only needlepoint on a small scale. You are half a cross stitch, so you are twice as fast. You are lovely. Unfortunately, you are also tricksy. Before … Continue reading

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Duuuude

I just love knitting toys! This cute little guy is Duuuude The Sea Turtle, designed by Cheezombie and included as a free pattern in the Summer 2011 issue of Petite Purls (an online knitting magazine specializing in childrens’ patterns). Cheezombie … Continue reading

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WIPocalypse Check-In – April 2012

WIPs? What are those? All I want to do is start my new projects. Wheeeee!! Okay, seriously, I have worked a little bit on Joan Elliott’s 12 Days of Christmas. See:   I have, however, come to an important decision. … Continue reading

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TUSAL – April 2012

Look at that! Only a day late with my TUSAL post. Wow! (I still need to do my WIPocalypse post though…) Lots of lovely blue and green yarn this month (I still need to share those projects!), and a little … Continue reading

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Shoppin’ at the Marketplace

I may have been at the Needleworker’s Marketplace to work in the Enchanting Lair room, but I still found time to shop. I think my favourite purchase was the kit for a lovely beaded strawberry emery bag from Black Tulip … Continue reading

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