Author Archives: Heather

Very Scary – Part 2

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Heather

Spoilers! I’ve stitched as much of Lizzie*Kate’s Very Scary as I plan to stitch before part 3 arrives. I would like to continue the colour variations along the boarder and not have a whole pile of lose threads hanging around. … Continue reading →

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Isle of Trucks

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Heather

I’ve done it! I’ve knit a fair isle sweater! The pattern is Isle of Trucks by Fawn Pea, available through Knit Picks for US$1.99. I used Knit Picks Cotlin yarn, a lovely blend of cotton and linen. And, since I … Continue reading →

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Have a Ball!

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Heather

Now that school has started, I’ve started to think about the coming winter. (Gosh, it is going to be difficult if we can’t get the little man over his car sickness!) And, that means Christmas and Christmas ornaments. This is … Continue reading →

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First Day

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Heather

Yesterday, the little man started junior kindergarten. Apparently it went very well, according to what we’ve been able to pry out of him. Goodness, it is weird to think that he has a life of his own now! How did … Continue reading →

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Fully Lined Reusable Lunch Bag Tutorial

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Heather

The other day I shared the lined, reusable snack bag I made for the little man. He is entering junior kindergarten in just a few days, and he is so pleased to have a few things in his school bag … Continue reading →

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Theme-a-licious and WIPocalypse Updates

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Heather

So, my goals were to finish Teresa Wentzler’s Cutwork Compass Rose and work on the humbug bag canvaswork. Yeah… On the plus side, as I posted the other day, I did work on the small canvaswork ornaments I’ve had on … Continue reading →

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Time for Lunch!

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Heather

The little man starts school next week, and even though he will only be going to junior kindergarten and only be there for 2 1/2 hours, he is still supposed to bring a snack. So, what’s a crafty mommy to … Continue reading →

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