Author Archives: Heather

Didn’t You Used to be a Pterodactyl?

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Heather

I think I understand a bit now why older people say that the modern world confuses them. I mean, since I was a little girl the world has changed to much. Not only have personal computers spread everywhere, but countries … Continue reading →

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WIPocalypse – Time for Christmas!

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Heather

Yay! I’m down to a positively svelte 52 WIPs! Christmas Biscornu is done. The pattern was from last year’s Creativ Festival, from designer Kim Beamish. The fibres are DMC pearl cotton #8 and #12; Caron Waterlilies in Jade, Flame and … Continue reading →

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Jagged Window

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Heather

I’m always a little sad when something doesn’t turn out the way I pictured it. This is a cathedral window pin cushion. I used these instructions, which are quite good. Unfortunately, my sewing skills are still a bit lacking, and … Continue reading →

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The Socks That Broke the Camel’s Back

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Heather

Well, actually, the ones that hurt my hand. 🙁 The pattern: Tintern Abbey by Brenda Dayne (the host of the Cast-On podcast). The pattern is available on Ravelry here individually, or on Brenda’s site as part of her eBook Welsh … Continue reading →

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WIPocalypse – At a Loss

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Heather

Well, if you can believe it, I just don’t know what to work on for Wipocalypse this month. I just checked my list, and I have 53 WIPs. Surely to goodness there is something in there I can work on … Continue reading →

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July Stitching Blogger Question

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Heather

Ouch! My poor left hand. It seems that knitting four pairs of socks on small metal needles, one right after the other, wasn’t such a good idea. I have developed a pain my in hand that is taking a bit … Continue reading →

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Happy Canada Day!

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Heather

Happy Canada Day! Here’s a cute video from Chapters Indigo (Canada’s biggest bookseller), featuring a bunch of great Canadian things, including Canadian books and authors. Check out my other blog, The Lotus Pond, for another one of my favourite feel-good-about-Canada … Continue reading →

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