Author Archives: Heather

Time to Put Down the Hook?

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Heather

My hands are hurting. Quite a lot, actually.  I’m not sure the exact cause, but I’m pretty sure I’ve narrowed it down to my latest crochet project, the Inga Bag.  She is nearly done. I just have to make the … Continue reading →

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Endless Squares

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Heather

I honestly don’t know how people crochet those giant granny square afghans.  I’m currently on square 14 of 16 for my Inga bag, and I’m about to call it quits.  Yes, granny squares are quick and fairly mindless, but they … Continue reading →

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Short on the Live Simply

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Heather

I’m not even going to bother to explain why I haven’t posted for over a week.  I’m sure by now you are all aware that I am scatter-brained and don’t always get around to doing what I intend to do.  … Continue reading →

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Finishing Up

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Heather

I’m sure it comes as no surprise that I have a few projects kicking around that need to be finished up.  Cross stitch projects generally can’t be finished up in a a few hours, but some of my other projects … Continue reading →

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Is it October Yet?

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Heather

Yesterday class registration opened up for the Creativ Festival.  And since I’m never one to leave anything to the last minute, I signed up for my classes right way.  I ultimately decided on the classes from Jennifer Aikman-Smith and Laura … Continue reading →

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Hardanger Spider Web

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Heather

I think the heat of summer is a funny thing.  In the shade and with a breeze, 32° is tolerable, but stand in the sun and take away the breeze, and I feel like I’m going to melt into a … Continue reading →

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Playing with Punchneedle

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Heather

First off, thanks for all the comments about my monster pile of project.  I know, it is ridiculous. In my defence (if there is any!), some of them are quite old and about 10 or so are class projects I … Continue reading →

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