Author Archives: Heather

Creative Persuasion

Yesterday was the first day of classes at the Creativ Festival. I had a six hour class with Carolyn Mitchell on her design Creative Persuasion. (You can see the finished design here.) With only six hours in the class, I … Continue reading →

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Tote That Load

The Creativ Festival starts today!! I’m very excited to have five very full days of classes ahead of me. I start off today with a six hour class with Carolyn Mitchell. Here’s a picture of the finished product from her … Continue reading →

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Counting Pins

I know that we all love to have beautiful accessories for our stitching. And since more of us are splashing out on fancy bits and bobs, more of it is available. Sometimes, though, I think some things cost a bit … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

  Happy Thanksgiving to all my Canadian friends and family. Also, happy Columbus Day to my American friends, and happy Monday to everyone else!

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Review – Tokens and Trifles Seconds Sampler Pack

I have a secret passion for things that are a little imperfect. When it comes to my stitching, this manifests itself in my love of things like the Dinky Dyes Oops Packs or the HDF’s detritus bags. So, of course, … Continue reading →

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Almost Time for Tea

Oi! I’ve got to admit that plain needlepoint/petit point is not for me. The endless, endless backgrounds just bore me to tears. This is as far as I have gotten on Tea Time since I last shared it in April. … Continue reading →

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WIPocalypse – Halloween Edition

While I may occasionally still be able to wear sandals when I head over to the bus stop to pick up C, there is no disguising the fact that Autumn is well and truly here. Leaves are changing, the nights … Continue reading →

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