Author Archives: Heather

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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Falling Short of Gold

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Heather

Sadly, my Olympic Ravellenic dreams did not come true. I’ve run out of the main colour yarn for my Isle of Trucks sweater. I do have more coming, thank goodness, but it will be a while before it arrives. There it … Continue reading →

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Very Scary Spoilers

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Heather

If you are working on the Lizzie*Kate mystery Very Scary and you don’t want any spoilers, don’t look any further! Usually I’m not very keen on mysteries, since I am so darn picky! But I’ve wanted to stitch a Lizzie*Kate … Continue reading →

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