Category Archives: Canvaswork

Teal and Purple

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Heather

Late last month I was lucky enough to have the chance to take a class with Lorene Salt, a very talented canvaswork designer. The class was offered through the Toronto guild of the Embroiderer’s Association of Canada. I’m not a … Continue reading →

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Florentine Fancy Finished

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Heather

I’m so happy! I put the final stitches into Florentine Fancy just about an hour ago. It feels great to have it finished. Florentine Fancy was designed by Carolyn Mitchell, and is currently offered as a correspondence course through The … Continue reading →

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The Horror of Dye Lots

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Heather

Yesterday I share with you my progress on Florentine Fancy, a bargello piece designed by Carolyn Mitchell for the EAC. As I mentioned, I’ve gone through a lot more thread than what I thought I would need. Thankfully, it has … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday – More Fancy

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Heather

It has been ages since I shared my progress on Florentine Fancy, a correspondence class that I am taking through the Embroiderer’s Association of Canada (EAC). I need to have the piece finished up by the end of this month, … Continue reading →

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EAC Seminar Shopping Trip

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Heather

The annual EAC Seminar is taking place in Toronto this week. Seminar is gathering of stitchers, teachers, and designers where lots of great classes are offered. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to take any classes this year (bad timing), but I … Continue reading →

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Organizing Cross Stitch and Other Needlework Projects

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Heather

With the weather here in the northern hemisphere starting to warm up, thoughts are beginning to turn to spring cleaning and organization. I’ve been reading my way through a whole stack of decluttering books preparing myself for the tidying blitz … Continue reading →

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Florentine Fancy – Testing Colours

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Heather

I’ve been trying to get a little more adventurous with my stitching lately. Earlier this month I finished up my first goldwork piece, and then there was the canvaswork class piece I finally finished (nearly 4 years after starting it…). … Continue reading →

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