Author Archives: Heather

Review – Just Cross Stitch Halloween Collection

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Heather

Halloween seems to quickly be coming one of the most stitchable holidays. The amount of Halloween designs that have appeared over the past couple of years is really amazing, and I’m sure there are lots more in store. And who … Continue reading →

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A Wee Reminder

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Heather

I know I’ve mentioned before that I’m having some issues with my weight. Some of it can be traced to a health issue that still hasn’t been diagnosed (the next step is a neurologist), but a lot of it has … Continue reading →

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Perfect Pear

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Heather

Ralph Waldo Emerson said “There are only ten minutes in the life of a pear when it is perfect to eat“. True or not, I know that this little pear will always look perfect: This is from PlanetJune’s newest free/donationware … Continue reading →

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Ornament of the Month – August 2011

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Heather

So, the ornament of the month for August did not go as planned. As I mentioned in an early post, I made a mistake when I picked white fabric to stitch on. I really should have picked something with a … Continue reading →

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TUSAL – August 2011

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Heather

It’s that time again: the new moon and the Totally Useless Stitch Along post for August. This month I thought I would share my jar in its normal home. It lives on top of a tall chest of drawers (that … Continue reading →

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Shawl (Spoiler Alert!)

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Heather

This month I’ve been working on the WestKnits mystery knit-along on Raverly. WestKnits is the name that designer Stephen West uses. He designed the very popular Daybreak and Boneyard shawls, among many other great pieces. (Ravelry links to patterns, again.) … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Man and a Hair Braider?

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Heather

I’ve managed to finish another small project: Pumpkin Man from Mill Hill. He is stitched on perforated paper and uses Mill Hill beads and treasures. And he totally makes me want to stitch some more Halloween designs. Actually, I’m starting … Continue reading →

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