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Category Archives: Canvaswork
Dragon Wings
The Creativ Festival is getting closer and closer, and I’m a bit disappointed that I haven’t made much progress on last year’s class pieces. My focus right now is to finish up Dragon Dream’s Canvaswork Dragon so I can take … Continue reading
Dragon Scales
For the first time in quite a while, I’ve found myself not being particular interested in stitching. The little man is home for summer vacation, and it is just too hot and humid, even with the a/c on all day. … Continue reading
Dragon in Progress
Well, that week went by quickly! I sure didn’t mean to disappear for so long, but somehow the days just got away from me. Luckily, I was able to put in some time on Canvaswork Dragon by Jennifer Aikman-Smith of … Continue reading
Holly Berries
So *cough* I’m still stitching. The arm, well, its okay. I’m supposed to rest it until the 27th. Yeah… This is Holly Berry Ornament by Carolyn Mitchell. It is a small design that uses the same stitches as a larger … Continue reading
Progress and Argh!!
Before I was told to rest my hand I spent some time working on Chocolate Humbug Bag from Northern Pine Designs. I think it is looking really pretty. To be honest, though, the instructions are a little confusing. Which is … Continue reading
A Santa and Some Dragons – The 2012 Creativ Festival
This time last week I was sitting down for my first Creativ Festival class–Creative Persuasion with Carolyn Mitchell. It was the start of a really great weekend, full of excellent classes, the best teachers, and lots of time with friends. … Continue reading
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Tagged Canvaswork, Creativ Festival, Cross Stitch, Dragon Dreams, Enchanting Lair, WIPs
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

