Author Archives: Heather

Shoppin’ at the Marketplace

I may have been at the Needleworker’s Marketplace to work in the Enchanting Lair room, but I still found time to shop. I think my favourite purchase was the kit for a lovely beaded strawberry emery bag from Black Tulip … Continue reading

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Workin’ at the Marketplace

What a busy weekend! I spent the last couple of days helping out at the Enchanting Lair room at the Needleworker’s Marketplace up here in Mississauga. I had a nice time working with all of Laura’s lovely hand-dyed fabrics. I … Continue reading

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Freddie

Monday afternoon I finished what has become my most favourite project ever: Freddie the teddy bear. I really enjoyed working on him. And, surprisingly, he isn’t as difficult as he looks. The kit I purchased had the fur pieces cut … Continue reading

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A Menagerie of Crochet

There is nothing like avoiding a project to make you productive. I’ve spent the last week avoid the gaze of the half-finished teddy bear sitting in the dining room, and have chosen instead to pick up my crochet hook. This … Continue reading

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Happy Easter!

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Paper Dragon

One of the fabulous things about having a small child (besides the endless entertainment from the funny things he says) is that I now get to play with toys and do other fun things that I haven’t done in about … Continue reading

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A Pair of Socks?

When I posted yesterday, I had a hard time remembering what I had worked on in March. It’s funny how going on vacation can actually cause you to be more scatterbrained when you return then you where when you left. … Continue reading

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