Category Archives: Crochet

Stitch and Connect

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Heather

Since you are reading my blog (and most likely have one of your own), you know how great the internet is at helping stitchers connect. Well, the most recent issue of Cross Stitch Collection (April 2015, #247) has a great … Continue reading →

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Pretty Kitty

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Heather

I’ve expressed my huge respect and admiration for PlanetJune in the past. She comes up with really fabulous animal crochet patterns, and I adore them. Her most recent set of patterns are cats. I’ve stitched up one of the patterns, … Continue reading →

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Creativity Course

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Heather

I’m in the middle of a winter funk and not feeling very creative. So, I’m so glad I came across this little course: Four Steps to Recover Your Inner Creative Genius. It is being put out by the people behind … Continue reading →

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Cowl Complication

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Heather

It is amazing how much of a difference moving just 30 minutes north makes. The morning temperatures are about 2-3°C colder up here than in the city, and it sure makes a difference in the morning. Poor little man hates … Continue reading →

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Needlework News

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Heather

It is time for another edition of Needlework news, my round-up of interesting knitting, crochet and needlework news stories from around the world. Teaching Traditional Indian Embroidery  – The Hindu (an English-language Indian daily newspaper) shared the story of Sheela … Continue reading →

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Easter Eggs

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Heather

My goodness, the year sure is moving fast. Can you believe that Easter is just around the corner? Thankfully, I have the little man’s Easter basket goodies well in hand, but I haven’t started decorating yet. But, I have been … Continue reading →

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Kitty Hat

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Heather

I’ve been taking a break from knitting for the last little while because of the pain in my hand. But, thankfully, I can still pick up a crochet hook and doing some hooking for short periods of time. I made … Continue reading →

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