Monthly Archives: February 2016

Florentine Fancy – Testing Colours

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Heather

I’ve been trying to get a little more adventurous with my stitching lately. Earlier this month I finished up my first goldwork piece, and then there was the canvaswork class piece I finally finished (nearly 4 years after starting it…). … Continue reading →

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Smalls SAL – February 2016 Check-In

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Heather

Hello, Smalls Stitchers! It is time for this month’s Smalls SAL check-in! Are you wondering what the Smalls SAL is all about? Head over here for all the details. (I hope you decide to join us!) This month I stitched … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday – Bows and Garlands

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Heather

Hello, stitchy friends! It is Wednesday again, and time for more work-in-progress (WIP) sharing. While I did manage to meet my goal this week, I wasn’t as productive as I would have liked. The bows and garland above the door … Continue reading →

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Book Review – Crochet Stories: Grimms’ Fairy Tales

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Heather

I am really enjoying the Crochet Stories series from Dover. The latest volume is called Crochet Stories: Grimms’ Fairy Tales by Vanessa Putt. Just like the previous volume, Crochet Stories: E. T. A. Hoffmann’s The Nutcracker, this book intersperses stories … Continue reading →

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Instragram Week In Review

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Heather

Hello, Stitchy Friends! I’m sure you know by now that I’ve finally started to make use of my Instagram account. Generally speaking, I post a couple of pictures every day, giving you a peek at all the projects I’m working … Continue reading →

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Creative Persuasion

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Heather

Thank you so very, very much for all the kind words about my Punto Antico finish the other day. Both pieces are just lovely, and I definitely need to get a nicer pair of scissor to go with the fob. … Continue reading →

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Punto Antico Scissor Fob

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Heather

I am so pleased to have finished my third piece using a technique called Punto Antico. This is Lilies Scissor Fob, designed by Kathryn Drummond of Gingerbread Girl Designs. It is a companion piece to Lilies Biscornu, a piece which … Continue reading →

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