Author Archives: Heather

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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Cross Stitchers’ Public Awareness League

Posted on July 3, 2009 by Heather

I’m sure we are all aware that knitting is undergoing a huge resurgence.  Even crochet, knitting’s often under-appreciated and much maligned  cousin, is seeing a surge in interest.  On the other hand, it seems like interest in cross stitch, needlepoint … Continue reading →

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Happy 142nd Birthday, Canada!

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Heather

Today is Canada Day up here in the Great White North.  Take some time to give your favourite Canadian a little bit of love, and remember that there are more of us around then you think…  (Jim Carrey, Sum 41, … Continue reading →

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