Author Archives: Heather

Two Jackets, One Mirror

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Heather

I think I’ve mentioned a few times that I was taking a class on finishing knitting pieces.  (If I didn’t mention it here, I’m sure I mentioned it on my Twitter feed.)  So, having learned how to correctly do the … Continue reading →

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Happiness Through The Mail

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Heather

Back in February, I won the draw that Erica of Erica’s Places had to celebrate her 100th post.  Now, Erica is a busy lady with her two sons, volunteer work, and model stitching.  So, my prize was delayed a little … Continue reading →

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Our Very Own Celebrity

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Heather

Okay, I will admit that the other day I said we needed a celebrity to help promote cross stitch.  But, I wasn’t exactly thinking of Frank Bielec (Trading Spaces and Mosey ‘n Me)  when I said that.  I was thinking, … Continue reading →

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White Roses and Snow Lace

Posted on July 11, 2009 by Heather

I’m sorry about the lack of posts this week.  No, I haven’t been buried in a pile of garbage, although the husband and I are thinking about heading downtown tonight for dinner and goodness knows what the situation is like … Continue reading →

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The Garbage, She Overflows

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Heather

As you may (or probably not) know, Toronto city workers are on strike.  That means public pools and daycares are closed.  As are the city archives, city golf courses, and city-run museums and art galleries (not the ROM and AGO … Continue reading →

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Green Blob

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Heather

The green blob Baby Surprise Jacket is done!  Take a look: And with a bit of a folding it turns into this: Crazy and amazing, isn’t it?  Even if you don’t care for knitting, you have to appreciate the genius … Continue reading →

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Constructing Santa

Posted on July 5, 2009 by Heather

If you follow my Twitter feed (@silverlotus152 or posted in my sidebar), you’ll know that I’ve been working on Baby Man’s Christmas stocking.  I’ve made fair progress on it so far, aided by the fact that Dimensions likes to use … Continue reading →

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