Author Archives: Heather

Stitch from Stash – August 2015

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Heather

Oh dear… It is time for the Stitch from Stash check-in… Actually, I did okay with regards to cross stitch stash. Month: August 2015 Spent: $11.35 Earned: $0 (not tracking) I bought four skeins of floss that I needed to … Continue reading →

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Smalls SAL – August 2015 Check-In

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Heather

Hello, Smalls Stitchers! The last Wednesday of the month is here. Yay! I love getting to share my small and getting to see all of yours.We’ve had a pretty strange month way up here. There were days (like yesterday and … Continue reading →

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Trying Flat Stitches

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Heather

I mentioned the other week that I was finally going to give hand embroidery a try. I’ve been cross stitching for somewhere around 25 years now, but I have always vehemently avoided hand embroidery. I thought it was to cutesy, … Continue reading →

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Great-Grandma’s Stash

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Heather

A few months ago my aunt moved from her rather large house into a small apartment. She has been divesting herself of various family heirlooms which, being the oldest sister, had somehow found their way into her home. I was … Continue reading →

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The End is In Sight!

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Heather

Hello, Stitchy Friends! I’m sorry I disappeared for so long. The day after my last post I came down with what turned out to be an awful sinus infection. I spent many days in bed or suffering (not so) silently … Continue reading →

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Santa’s Journey Stocking Update

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Heather

Well, it is August 4th. Do you think I managed to finish Santa’s Journey Stocking? No… But I did make some pretty good progress. I just have the stitching in the toe area to finish and the cuff. I’ve already … Continue reading →

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Smalls SAL – July 2015 Check-In

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Heather

Welcome, Smalls Stitchers! It is finally the last Wednesday of the month, meaning it is time to share the smalls you’ve stitched. I’m sure you’ve seen all kinds of “Christmas in July” sales and whatnot around this month. Even Songza … Continue reading →

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