Author Archives: Heather

Finished -Ugly- Socks!

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Heather

With Baby Man back to his old self, I’ve been able to get a bit more time to knit and cross stitch.  I’ve been busy with socks (yes, more socks), Castles in the Air, and even a couple of special … Continue reading →

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Updates, Comments, and TUSAL

Posted on May 24, 2009 by Heather

I thought that today I would address a few comments and other things that I have popped up over the past couple of weeks. First, thank you to everyone for the well wishes for Baby Man.  He is almost back … Continue reading →

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The 50 Project Failure and a So Long

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Heather

A while back I signed on to take part in a 50 Project Challenge. Essentially, I pledged not to buy any more patterns, and very little other stash, until I finished 50 projects. Well, I’m a total failure. I’ve bought … Continue reading →

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Busy Fingers

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Heather

Before the Baby Man got sick, I was actually moving along very well with several of my projects.  In fact, over the weekend, while he was just feel blah rather than bad, I even finished two small designs. Black Hatter … Continue reading →

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Sick Little Man

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Heather

At 16 months old, I know we’ve been very lucky that the Baby Man hasn’t had anything more than a runny nose. But, this past weekend he came down with a fever and just wasn’t acting like himself. I took … Continue reading →

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A Box of Buttons

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Heather

I’ve been a cross stitcher for many years.  I think I did my first (stamped) piece some time around 1991 or 1992, and very quickly afterwards moved on to counted cross stitch.  I tried regular embroidery a few times, but … Continue reading →

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Birthday Gifts!

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Heather

Last year I complained a few times about not ever getting stash as gifts for birthday, Christmas, etc.  This past Christmas, my parents did buy some stash, much to my delight.  And, for my birthday this past weekend, I was … Continue reading →

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