Monthly Archives: February 2016

WIP Wednesday: Knock Knock

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Heather

Who’s there? A finished door! I admit that I didn’t make quite as much progress as I was hoping, but I suppose some progress is better than none. Actually, I’ve been pretty engrossed in my canvaswork project… (Are you following … Continue reading →

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Secret Stitching Sweetheart Blog Hop

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Heather

Happy Valentine’s Day, Stitchy Friends! Today I’m taking part in Jo’s Secret Stitching Sweetheart Blog Hop. I’ve been sent this lovely heart-themed picture. Did you stitch it? If so, please let me know in the comments. Edit: My secret stitcher … Continue reading →

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Shuttle Tatting Giveaway Winner

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Heather

Hello again, Stitchy Friends! Thank you for all the interest in my little shuttle tatting giveaway, I greatly appreciate all the advice that I received from experienced tatters, and the encouragement I received from everyone else. My goal is to … Continue reading →

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WIPs Wednesday – All Hearts Home Home

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Heather

Good morning, Stitchy Friends! I’ve decided to jump on the WIPS Wednesday bandwagon and show you what I’m working on. I am still stitching away on my dad’s Christmas stocking, slowly but surely. My goal is to have the door … Continue reading →

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Tool Review – FriXion Highlighter

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Heather

How do you handle your chart when you stitch? Do you work off a digital chart on your tablet? Do you work from the original, or do you make a working copy? Do you mark your chart or just keep … Continue reading →

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Shuttle Tatting Giveaway

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Heather

Have you ever bought anything thinking that one day, one magical day, you will use it and become so great at whatever it is for that life will be amazing. No? Me either. 😉 Seriously, though, I’ve been trying to … Continue reading →

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Goldwork Dragonfly – Part 2

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Heather

I really enjoy trying new types of needlework, but there are some kinds that I find more intimidating than others. Stumpwork, for example, scares the pants off of me. Goldwork is another technique that I’ve wanted to try, but have … Continue reading →

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