Monthly Archives: July 2012

Blue Serger

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Heather

I have been very, very slowly working on a project that has left the inside of my serger looking like this: You would not believe the amount of blue fuzz I cleaned out of my machine. And that, ladies, is … Continue reading →

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A Little Voodoo

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Heather

Christmas in July? No way! It is time for Halloween stitching! (Oops! This is also my Theme-a-licious post for this month!) Haberdashery Designs Voodoo Girl has been on my to do list for ages. (I finished her companion, Voodoo Boy, … Continue reading →

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Did Someone Say Lego?

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Heather

I’ve mentioned a few times that the little man isn’t very interested in crafts. He doesn’t care for colouring, and I can only occasionally get him interested in tasks that involve gluing, cutting or folding. He does, however, love to … Continue reading →

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Silk Hankies

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Heather

Nope, not the kind you embroider and then blow you nose on. I mean these kind: These are mawata, or silk hankies. They are made by stretching several silk cocoons over a wooden frame. There they are allowed to dry, … Continue reading →

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Didn’t You Used to be a Pterodactyl?

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Heather

I think I understand a bit now why older people say that the modern world confuses them. I mean, since I was a little girl the world has changed to much. Not only have personal computers spread everywhere, but countries … Continue reading →

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WIPocalypse – Time for Christmas!

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Heather

Yay! I’m down to a positively svelte 52 WIPs! Christmas Biscornu is done. The pattern was from last year’s Creativ Festival, from designer Kim Beamish. The fibres are DMC pearl cotton #8 and #12; Caron Waterlilies in Jade, Flame and … Continue reading →

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Jagged Window

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Heather

I’m always a little sad when something doesn’t turn out the way I pictured it. This is a cathedral window pin cushion. I used these instructions, which are quite good. Unfortunately, my sewing skills are still a bit lacking, and … Continue reading →

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