Author Archives: Heather

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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Stitching a Pocket

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Heather

Oh dear, it looks like I broke my promise to myself of not buying a new project. But, I was just so smitten when I saw Victoria Sampler’s Where Stitchers Gather that I couldn’t help myself. Rather than buy the … Continue reading →

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Taking a Rest

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Heather

I don’t have too much progress to share this week because I’ve been forced to take another break from stitching and knitting. My tennis elbow is acting up again. I think, perhaps, I’d really better go to physiotherapy this time. … Continue reading →

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