Author Archives: Heather

Covering My (Paper)Back

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Heather

More serger projects! What can I say? I’m on a roll! Yesterday I whipped up another project from [amazon_link id=”0896896900″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Ready, Set, Serge[/amazon_link]: a paperback book cover. I used 100% quilt-quailty cotton, and serged all the seams. … Continue reading →

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Asleep on the Wheel

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Heather

Sometimes I put off projects for a long time because I’m afraid they aren’t going to turn out as well as I hope. Case in point is a pillowcase for the little man’s bed. In the spring I bought some … Continue reading →

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Planning

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Heather

Today I took a trip to Fabricland (for the Americans, think Joanne’s but only fabric). So, let’s see. There is fabric for two pairs of pjs for the little man, some cord to use for piping when I make a … Continue reading →

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Little Snowmen

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Heather

While parts of Canada and the US have had snow already this autumn, thankfully here in Southern Ontario we have seen nary a flake. That is a little odd however, since by now we have usually had one day cold … Continue reading →

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A Little Lopsided

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Heather

I’ve been having fun playing around on my new sewing machine. I’ve got a super cute finished bag to share with you soon, once I can take some good pictures. Unfortunately, this little clutch purse didn’t turn out as well. … Continue reading →

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Santa’s Little Helper

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Heather

Last week I finished up the first of my many, many Creativ Festival projects: Santa’s Little Helper by Jennifer Aikman-Smith. He is stitched on Antique Brown perforated paper from Mill Hill, using DMC floss and white Fuzzy Stuff. I believe … Continue reading →

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A Different Type of Crochet

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Heather

Never content with what I already know, I decided it was time to learn how to do Tunisian Crochet. So, I got out my extra long crochet hook (actually a crochet hook end for my Denise Interchangeable knitting needle set), … Continue reading →

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