Author Archives: Heather

Cross Stitch Collection

Guess who is in this month’s issue of Cross Stitch Collection. Me! Boy, was I surprised when they contacted me. And I’m still surprised they actually put me in. (Thanks to Jo for letting me know that the issue is … Continue reading

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Crooked Cathedral

This post isn’t about what you may think it is about. No old buildings here, just a pretty shawl. Well, it isn’t as pretty as is should be since I’m not able to block it. (My blocking wires are packed … Continue reading

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Stitch from Stash

It is Stitch from Stash time! The goal of Stitch from Stash is to spend no more than $25 a month on stitching supplies. Anything left unspent is carried over, and you get one month to go crazy. (Details here, … Continue reading

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Stitching News

There is always so much going on in the wide world of knitting and embroidery. Here are a few interesting news stories I’ve come across in the past week. Wooly Whale – a textile artist in Newfoundland is knitting a … Continue reading

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Smalls from Elizabeth

I’ve had a few ladies without blogs contact me about participating in the Smalls SAL. Like last year, I am more than happy to post your pictures on my blog. As I’ve said, the more the merrier! I’m happy to … Continue reading

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Not Stitching Smalls

Oh dear, the end of the month is getting closer and it is nearly time for the Smalls SAL check-in. I’ve been so busy getting our place ready to sell that I’ve hardly had any time to stitch. I have … Continue reading

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French Cancan

The ongoing problems with my elbow/arm mean that I can’t knit as much as I used to. (Hmmmm, could those four years of obsessive knitting caused the problems? Nah.) But, I’m learning just how much and what I can knit … Continue reading

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