Author Archives: Heather

Rose Keychain

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Heather

One of the newest trends seems to be stitching on bamboo, wooden or plastic forms that have pre-punched holes. Red Gate Stitchery was at the Creativ Festival back in April, and she had a while bunch of different shapes and … Continue reading →

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Hands and Feet

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Heather

I’ve been knitting for hands and feet lately. The other week I finished a pair of leggings for a little girl (no pictures, sadly), as well as these gloves: The pattern is Green Thumb by Diana Foss (available from Ravelry … Continue reading →

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May Ornament – Finally!

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Heather

Ack. I sure dropped the ball, didn’t I? But, my May ornament is finished. I did the last of the back stitching yesterday afternoon while enjoying a mini Torchwood marathon. (I’m halfway through the first season now.) May’s ornament is … Continue reading →

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Ornament SAL – May Check-In

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Heather

It’s time for the fifth Ornament SAL check-in! I hope your stitching fingers have been working hard. I’m going to tell you a secret: my ornament isn’t quite finished yet. All that remains is the back stitching, which I should … Continue reading →

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Floss Toss Mystery

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Heather

Uh oh, what’s this? Yep, a floss toss of another new design. Clearly my restraint has completely disappeared. I signed up for the new Passione Ricamo mystery SAL that begins in June. Come on, it’s a mermaid. I lost my … Continue reading →

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Test Flower

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Heather

My quest to create my own thread kit for Victoria Sampler’s Where Stitchers Gather has been pretty successful. I scavenged through the threads I had left over from some other Victoria Sampler designs I have finished, and I was able … Continue reading →

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Pigtail Girl

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Heather

I love, love, love to make toys. Unfortunately, the little man doesn’t like soft toys. But I will totally jump at the chance to make one for someone else. This cutie is Little Pigtail Girl, designed by pjcraftsinaustin. (Link to … Continue reading →

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