Author Archives: Heather

Book Review – Crochet One-Skein Wonders for Babies

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Heather

It seems to be baby season around here again. Two friends of mine, who just happen to be sisters, are both due to have their second child; one in June and the other in September. (In a weird bit of … Continue reading →

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The Horror of Dye Lots

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Heather

Yesterday I share with you my progress on Florentine Fancy, a bargello piece designed by Carolyn Mitchell for the EAC. As I mentioned, I’ve gone through a lot more thread than what I thought I would need. Thankfully, it has … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday – More Fancy

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Heather

It has been ages since I shared my progress on Florentine Fancy, a correspondence class that I am taking through the Embroiderer’s Association of Canada (EAC). I need to have the piece finished up by the end of this month, … Continue reading →

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Joyful April

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Heather

Contrary to my best intentions, I’ve fallen pretty far behind with the Joyful World Stitch Along. Because the patterns are released around the 10th of the month before, my original plan was to have each month completed before that month … Continue reading →

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Smalls SAL – May 2016 Check-In

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Heather

Welcome back, Smalls Stitchers! It is time for another Smalls SAL check-in. (If you don’t know what the Smalls SAL is, you can get all the details right here.) And, again, I would like to say thank you very much … Continue reading →

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Keep That Stash In Check

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Heather

I know that many of you are like me: you’ve got a good sized stash that will most likely provide you with lots to do for the rest of your life… and probably well beyond. But, have you thought about … Continue reading →

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EAC Seminar Shopping Trip

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Heather

The annual EAC Seminar is taking place in Toronto this week. Seminar is gathering of stitchers, teachers, and designers where lots of great classes are offered. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to take any classes this year (bad timing), but I … Continue reading →

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