Author Archives: Heather

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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Summer in November

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Heather

Yesterday Teresa Wentzler released Miniature Summer Sampler, the final design in her miniature seasonal sampler series. I was lucky enough to take a class with her back in 2006 at the Creativ Festival, where she started the series with her … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Heather

Happy Halloween, everyone! Baby Man and I attempted to do a Halloween craft, but sadly it didn’t work out so well. That’s what I get for buying a craft kit from the dollar store. Anyway, I hope your night is … Continue reading →

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Black Socks

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Heather

Knitting black socks isn’t really all that fun. The stitches are difficult to see in anything but bright light, and, well, black can be a little bit boring. And when you are knitting men’s socks, all that black can seem … Continue reading →

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TW Collection Complete?

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Heather

Last week I managed to get my hands on the last few patterns I needed to complete my Teresa Wentzler collection. The chart for Peaceable Kingdom came from eBay, and the lovely Christine lent me the three JCS issues. And … Continue reading →

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TUSAL – October 2011

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Heather

Wait, what? Yesterday was the new moon? Seriously? Lots of bits and pieces added this month, some yarn, some floss ends from the Creativ Festival projects and some from the ornament of the month. Not too bad. (Terrible picture!!) The … Continue reading →

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