Author Archives: Heather

Reverse Hearts

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Heather

My LoveSocks are coming along really well, especially considering I’m new at this whole instarsia thing. I’ve finished down to the heel flap on the second sock, which is a mirror of the first. Now, you might have noticed a … Continue reading →

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LoveSock Colourwork

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Heather

The day I posted about not having the yarn for my March socks was the day the yarn arrived. Since it is a fairly simple sock, I’ve already made some good progress. It is a striped sock with a colourwork … Continue reading →

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15-Sided Finished

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Heather

I’ve been known to be a little impatient. So, instead of waiting for the finishing instructions for the 15-sided biscornu to be posted, I forged ahead on my own: The beads are Mill Hill Magnifica colour 10020 (Royal Amethyst). The … Continue reading →

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Ornament of the Month – March 2011

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Heather

I finally finished up March’s ornament Friday night just past. He was a pretty big project, given his small size. The design is Santa Bellpull by Carol Elmer, from the 1997 Just Cross Stitch ornament issue. I stitched it with … Continue reading →

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March Socks – Part 1

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Heather

My March self-imposed sock club isn’t going isn’t going quite as planned. The yarn hasn’t arrived in the mail, so I doubt I will be able to get the pair of socks I designated as my “March socks” done in … Continue reading →

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March 2011 Stitching Blogger Question

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Heather

Lee of Lakeside Stitcher has posted this month’s Stitching Blogger question. It is: Do you have a favourite Irish or Celtic stitched piece?  If you don’t, what about a piece that represents your heritage?  Or maybe a family tree style … Continue reading →

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An Oddly Patchy Santa and a Wee Sweater

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Heather

March is quickly speeding away. And beyond two functionally useless swatches, I don’t feel like I have accomplished much. March’s socks haven’t been started (I’m still waiting for the yarn to arrive), and my mom’s cardigan is waiting for it’s … Continue reading →

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