Author Archives: Heather

WIPocalypse Check-In – March 2012

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Heather

Behind again. No surprise, I know. During the past month, I’ve made a little bit of progress on my WIPocalypse projects. I finished up Gingerbread House, did enough of Bargello Basics for me to return the pattern I borrowed (pictures … Continue reading →

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March Stitching Blogger Question

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Heather

Oh, March, you are a changeable lady. So far this month we have had two wind storms, a lovely warm day, snow, and heavy rain. Goodness knows what the rest of the month will bring! I just hope that the … Continue reading →

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Little Brown Sweater

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Heather

I’m starting to think that I should just stick with knitting socks. Last week I finished up a sweater for the little man, and I’m not overly happy with the results. I think it is partly a bad yarn/pattern match, … Continue reading →

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Theme-a-licious – March Madness

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Heather

You know what they say about the best laid plans. In February I had planned to stitch Teresa Wentzler’s Think Snow as part of Fangirl February. Unfortunately, I still had my January project, Gingerbread House, to finish. So, yeah. Thankfully, … Continue reading →

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Pretty as a Peacock Once Again

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Heather

Finally, a cross stitch finish for 2012!! This is the Peacock Alphabet Sampler by Lynn B, and the chart is available from her etsy shop. It is stitched on fabric from Enchanting Lair. I believe the colour is Heritage. Either … Continue reading →

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TUSAL – February 2012

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Heather

Another new moon, and another Totally Useless Stitch Along post. This month I have a valid reason for posting late: one of my uncles passed away very early yesterday morning. Although I hadn’t seen him for many years, when I … Continue reading →

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Craftsy Blocks of the Month

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Heather

I have been meaning to learn how to quilt for quite a while now. But, well, I’ve already got enough on my plate and I also didn’t want to have to splash out for a class and a bunch of … Continue reading →

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