Author Archives: Heather

TUSAL – September 2011

Another month gone, and also another new moon gone by. I’m a day late again. I’m sure everyone is shocked. Sadly, I haven’t added too much this month. Between the trip to Vegas, and a million other little things, I … Continue reading

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Lucky Kitty

I love to see maneki neko in a store window or near the cash register. I think they are a lovely little bit of fun and, of course, good luck. We have one in our home, with its left arm … Continue reading

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Vacation Projects Progress

Well, I’ve been home from vacation since last Thursday and I still haven’t gotten around to posting an update. We did have a great time, although Vegas has changed a good deal from the last time we were there (a … Continue reading

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Vacation Projects

Later day, the husband and I are setting off on a short vacation. My main criteria for the destination was being not here, which meant that we had a lot of options. But, ultimately, given the short time we have … Continue reading

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Purple Pumpkins

So, I started another project: A Spirited Mandala by Ink Circles, from the Just Cross Stitch Halloween Collection (which I reviewed just the other day). It is stitched on a one-of-a-kind piece of hand-dyed fabric from Enchanting Lair. It looks … Continue reading

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W is for WIP

Oh look, a new start! Imagine that. It is W is for Wtitch by Victoria Sampler, stitched on 30 count linen banding using the thread pack which is full of yummy silk threads. And, while this may be a new … Continue reading

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Baby Knits!

No, there is no new baby on the way over here. We are quite happy as a trio. However, a friend of the family and his wife are expecting their first, a little girl, in mid-November. Since I didn’t learn … Continue reading

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