Monthly Archives: August 2012

Zentangle

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Heather

Back in spring I learned about a new (to me, anyway) doodling/drawing technique called Zentangle. The basic ideas is that you take a shape, usually a square, divide it up into smaller sections, and then draw “tangles” inside them. The … Continue reading →

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Goodbye MLI

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Heather

Yesterday afternoon it was announced on the Told in a Garden Facebook page that Marilyn Leavitt-Imblum had passed away. I don’t know how long MLI (as she is known to fans) had been designing. I do know that I discovered … Continue reading →

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Theme-a-licious – Compass Rose Silks

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Heather

Time for a Theme-a-licious update. This month I’m working on Teresa Wentzler’s Cutwork Compass Rose because I’d like to challenge myself by doing more hardanger/cutwork. And, I think it is coming along nicely. I just managed to finish up all … Continue reading →

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Lotus Heart

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Heather

Another sock finish! The pattern is Lotus Heart Socks by Gina House of Sleepy Eyes Knitting. The pattern is available through Ravelry, and is on sale for US$3 until August 21st. The yarn is Dye-Version’s Bamboo Stretch Sock in colourway … Continue reading →

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Russet Dragonflies

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Heather

Goodness me, it sure seems to be the summer of old projects, doesn’t it? This is the scissor fob/biscornu from the class taught at Gitta’s Getaway back in 2010. It was designed by Kathrin Elison, who runs (with her mother) … Continue reading →

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Shoulders and Toes

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Heather

Thank you very much for all the lovely comments on Bargello Basics. I often second guess myself when changing colours in a design, but I really think I got it right with that one. Today I have two knitting finishes … Continue reading →

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Basically Bargello

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Heather

I love trying new to me needlework techniques, and I especially love it when they are simple and fabulous when finished. This is Bargello Basics by Teresa Wentzler, a class piece from the 2009 Creativ Festival. Sadly, that was the … Continue reading →

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