Author Archives: Heather

White Beard

February just seems to drag on and on, doesn’t it? Have you ever thought that it would be a nice idea to switch Valentine’s Day and Christmas? Wouldn’t a nice turkey dinner, some gifts, time with family, and a pretty … Continue reading

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Little Bags

I’ve made a couple more bags from the kits I bought from Quilt-A-Bag. The first is a cute little clasp purse. The little bunnies on the outside are very cute. (The picture makes it look lopsided for some reason.) I’m … Continue reading

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A Little Irish Green

As I’m sure most of you are aware, I tend to get a little bit behind. I mean well, really. But, once in a while I do actually get things done ahead of time. This is Lucky Day, a Mill … Continue reading

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Baby Surprise!

No, there isn’t another baby coming here. (The thought makes me want to faint!) I’ve knit another Baby Surprise Jacket, the classic pattern by knitting genius Elizabeth Zimmermann. Here it is off the needles: And after a fold and seaming … Continue reading

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Finishes, Colds, and Stolen Credit Cards

Well, goodness, I didn’t mean to disappear for so many days. The cold that has been lurking around our house for the past couple of weeks really knocked me out, and I’ve spent a few days trying to sleep it … Continue reading

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

May you day be sweet, and may your stitching be as smooth as silk.

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Temperature Scarf

One of the big knitting trends so far this year is to knit a scarf that shows the temperature of your home everyday. Here’s my start so far. The few rows of green are the days when it was very … Continue reading

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