Author Archives: Heather

3D Diamond Embroidery Kit Review

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Heather

I will admit it: I’m having too much fun with AliExpress. I’ve ordered super cheap cell phone cases, pretty earrings, inexpensive knock-off Perler beads for the little man (not as good as the real ones, but better than the ones … Continue reading →

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Argh!!

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Heather

Don’t you just hate it when this happens? You finally make it all the way around the border only to discover you are out by one stitch, one row, somewhere back in the middle. It is always the middle where … Continue reading →

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The Husband’s Complaint

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Heather

I’m not sure how it is in your home, but around here my needlework is accepted fairly well. I think the only issue my husband really has is that I continue to buy more stash when I already have a … Continue reading →

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Sewing Set Finish

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Heather

Sometimes I just don’t get around to posting things when I should. I finished this sewing set back in December. Yes, almost six months ago. I finally took a picture of it in April. Yes, a month ago. But, here … Continue reading →

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Babies Don’t Keep – Finished!

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Heather

Yay! Finally a big(ish) finish for this year! The design is Vintage Baby Sampler from issue 225 of World of Cross Stitching magazine. I stitched it with DMC threads on hand-dyed evenweave from Enchanting Lair. I changed the French knots … Continue reading →

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Smalls SAL – May 2015 Check-In

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Heather

Happy end of May! It is time for the Smalls SAL check-in! (Wondering what the Smalls SAL is? All the info you need is here.) If you read my post yesterday, you may have noticed that the picture I shared … Continue reading →

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Stitch From Stash – May 2015

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Heather

First, yet another apology for not posting for a while. We had an elderly family member who was ill, and it was quite hard to concentrate on taking pictures and writing. She passed away peacefully yesterday evening, and, as much … Continue reading →

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