Monthly Archives: September 2014

Little Wooden Butterfly

I’m pretty sure at some point not too long ago I said I didn’t like stitching on wood. But, well, when I saw the cover kit on the August 2014 issue of The Cross Stitcher… well. This time things went … Continue reading

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Smalls SAL – September Check-In

Welcome to the last Wednesday of September, stitchers! You’ve now made it through nine months of stitching smalls, and there are only three months left to go. I bet you are feeling pretty productive. I know I am. This month … Continue reading

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Cowl Complication

It is amazing how much of a difference moving just 30 minutes north makes. The morning temperatures are about 2-3°C colder up here than in the city, and it sure makes a difference in the morning. Poor little man hates … Continue reading

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A Little Bit of Spring

Autumn is sneaking up on us here in Ontario. Thankfully, we haven’t gotten snow like out in the prairies, but it is getting colder and damper. I’m actually looking forward to the cool weather because I can sit in front … Continue reading

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Power of Moms – Making My Machine

I’m still working my way through the Power of Moms program, and I am loving it even more. I mentioned earlier how making use of the Someday folder helped reduce some of the stress involved in our move. (I’m one … Continue reading

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Catching Up on SALs

So, let’s see, I did manage to post the check in for the Smalls SAL during the move. (And I am very sorry I haven’t had time to visit very many of the posts.) But, I managed to miss out … Continue reading

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Needlework News

I’m getting back in the groove, ladies, and I thought I’d get started with some interesting and fun needlework news that I’ve been saving up. Old Sweaters New Again – Mary Maxim and Roots have teamed up to sell remakes … Continue reading

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