Author Archives: Heather

Happy March!

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Heather

It is finally March! That means spring is right round the corner, right? Right? Well, maybe, but right now we are just waiting for a snow storm to start. We are supposed to get between 15 and 20 cm of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Knitlandia

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Heather

I really enjoy knitting, but I don’t go to any of the big yarn shows or the sheep and wool festivals because I am very allergic to wool. I’m not talking the itchy skin type of allergic. I’m talking the … Continue reading →

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Florentine Fancy – Testing Colours

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Heather

I’ve been trying to get a little more adventurous with my stitching lately. Earlier this month I finished up my first goldwork piece, and then there was the canvaswork class piece I finally finished (nearly 4 years after starting it…). … Continue reading →

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Smalls SAL – February 2016 Check-In

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Heather

Hello, Smalls Stitchers! It is time for this month’s Smalls SAL check-in! Are you wondering what the Smalls SAL is all about? Head over here for all the details. (I hope you decide to join us!) This month I stitched … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday – Bows and Garlands

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Heather

Hello, stitchy friends! It is Wednesday again, and time for more work-in-progress (WIP) sharing. While I did manage to meet my goal this week, I wasn’t as productive as I would have liked. The bows and garland above the door … Continue reading →

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Book Review – Crochet Stories: Grimms’ Fairy Tales

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Heather

I am really enjoying the Crochet Stories series from Dover. The latest volume is called Crochet Stories: Grimms’ Fairy Tales by Vanessa Putt. Just like the previous volume, Crochet Stories: E. T. A. Hoffmann’s The Nutcracker, this book intersperses stories … Continue reading →

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Instragram Week In Review

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Heather

Hello, Stitchy Friends! I’m sure you know by now that I’ve finally started to make use of my Instagram account. Generally speaking, I post a couple of pictures every day, giving you a peek at all the projects I’m working … Continue reading →

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