Monthly Archives: September 2012

Time to Wash Up!

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Heather

The knitting and crochet worlds seem to be very split on the idea of knitted/crocheted dishcloths. Personally, I love them! That’s my haul from a couple of days work at the end of August. I actually have a bunch in … Continue reading →

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A Parade of Pumpkins

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Heather

The CherryWood Design Studios stitching continues! This is Pumpkin Ribbons On Parade, which I shared a little bit of earlier this week (last week?). As I said before, I believe the linen is 28ct Lugana in colourway Silvery Sky from … Continue reading →

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Very Scary – Part 2

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Heather

Spoilers! I’ve stitched as much of Lizzie*Kate’s Very Scary as I plan to stitch before part 3 arrives. I would like to continue the colour variations along the boarder and not have a whole pile of lose threads hanging around. … Continue reading →

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Isle of Trucks

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Heather

I’ve done it! I’ve knit a fair isle sweater! The pattern is Isle of Trucks by Fawn Pea, available through Knit Picks for US$1.99. I used Knit Picks Cotlin yarn, a lovely blend of cotton and linen. And, since I … Continue reading →

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Have a Ball!

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Heather

Now that school has started, I’ve started to think about the coming winter. (Gosh, it is going to be difficult if we can’t get the little man over his car sickness!) And, that means Christmas and Christmas ornaments. This is … Continue reading →

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First Day

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Heather

Yesterday, the little man started junior kindergarten. Apparently it went very well, according to what we’ve been able to pry out of him. Goodness, it is weird to think that he has a life of his own now! How did … Continue reading →

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Fully Lined Reusable Lunch Bag Tutorial

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Heather

The other day I shared the lined, reusable snack bag I made for the little man. He is entering junior kindergarten in just a few days, and he is so pleased to have a few things in his school bag … Continue reading →

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