Author Archives: Heather

Maybe Santa Could Use Those Socks

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Heather

Again, I somehow manage not to post for several days even though I have actually been working on quite a few things.  Baby Man likes to get in the way when I take pictures, so I often put off my … Continue reading →

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Flowery Finishes

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Heather

I’ve had a couple of flowery days of progress, and knocked another thing off my August To Do list! First, I finished up Planet June’s crocheted African Violets.  These are to adorable, and very easy to make.  I used Bernat … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Stitching

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Heather

I thought I would jump on the bandwagon and answer the questions that Melissa posted over on Musing from a Three Bedroom Ranch. 1)Why do you stitch? I stitch to stay sane; to make beautiful things; so I can give … Continue reading →

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Formal Garden Finish

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Heather

I seem to be speeding along quite nicely this month, working on fulfilling my August goals. Not only have I finished crocheting the bear parts for the Baby Man’s afghan, but I have also finally finished part 3 of Papillon … Continue reading →

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Gardens, Snowflakes and Yet Another Sock

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Heather

The last couple of days have been pretty busy. My mom was down for a visit and we were able to escape, sans baby, to the Eaton Centre to do some shopping and enjoy a lovely lunch. That evening, quanta … Continue reading →

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A Rainbow-Coloured Failure

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Heather

I’ve finally had my first knitting failure.  It isn’t because I don’t possess the skill required (entrelac is actually really easy if you have good directions), nor it is because because I kept making mistakes.  I’ve been defeated by my … Continue reading →

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Goodbye July

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Heather

Another month over.  Honestly, you’d think that the passage of time wouldn’t come as a surprise, but it always seems to.  It has been a busy month for me: Baby Man’s year and half check-up, a wedding, a shower, a … Continue reading →

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