Author Archives: Heather

10 Book Reading Challenge – Mini Reviews

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Heather

As promised, here are the mini reviews for the books I read for the 10 Book Reading Challenge. History of Hand Knitting by Richard Rutt An interesting look at hand knitting in the British Isles.  France and a few other … Continue reading →

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Making Do and Mending

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Heather

Even though the Worldwide Recession ™ seems to be coming to an end, there has been a lot of talk lately about making do and mending.  The last series for the Cast On podcast looked at this topic from a … Continue reading →

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Noel Stitching

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Heather

Before I get into sharing my latest finishes I just wanted to let you  know that I will be sharing short review of all the books I read for the 10 Book Reading Challenge.  I’ve had a few requests for … Continue reading →

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10 Book Reading Challenge – Done!

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Heather

I’ve mentioned in several blog posts that I’m taking part in the 10 Book Reading Challenge hosted by Vickie over at Reading and Stitching.  Well, last night I stayed up a little too late and finished my last book. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Fall 2009 Creativ Festival – Part Two

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Heather

Yesterday I told you a bit about the classes at the Creativ Festival and showed some pictures of my class pieces. Today, I thought I would tell you a little bit about the shopping and the people. First, shopping. The … Continue reading →

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Fall 2009 Creativ Festival – Part One

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Heather

The Creativ Festival this year was great fun, even if it didn’t turn out exactly as planned.  Teresa Wentzler, one of my all time favourite cross stitch designers and a genuinely nice person, wasn’t able to make it because she … Continue reading →

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TUSAL Update – October 2009

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Heather

Imagine that, I’m a day late again.  The new moon has come (and gone), so it is time for another update for the Totally Useless Stitch Along.  This time my jar includes yarn from dish cloths and floss from Baby … Continue reading →

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