Category Archives: Cross Stitch

Santa’s Not Journeying

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Heather

Thank goodness Christmas is still so far away! I am not making much progress on Santa’s Journey Stocking. I am really pleased with how it is turning out, though. I’m regretting using aida, as I knew I would. But, really, … Continue reading →

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TUSAL – July 2013

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Heather

Ack! In all the “excitement” of the storm, blackout, and return of power, I totally forgot about the TUSAL. Here is this month’s collection of ORTs. I’ve been busy! Stitching pictures tomorrow!

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Rain, Montreal and Candy Canes

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Heather

You may or may not have heard, but Toronto was hit by a very bad storm on Monday evening. (This was very near our street. We are up a little hill, and this is the road that runs by it.)  … Continue reading →

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Travelling Light

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Heather

Tomorrow we head off to Montreal for three days. (Don’t worry, the house won’t be unattended.) We are going for a friend’s wedding, but the long train trip and lots of unscheduled time means (potentially) lots of time for stitching … Continue reading →

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Ornament SAL – June Check-In

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Heather

Well, ladies, we’ve made it through six months of ornament stitching! Congratulations!! Only six more months to go. 😉 This month I stitched Paws Off by Jennifer Aikman-Smith of Dragon Dreams (who else?), from the 2005 Just Cross Stitch ornament … Continue reading →

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Sparkles But No Fabric

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Heather

The newest Passione Ricamo SAL started last week, and I was nearly all ready to go. I had chosen my fabric, bought some beads, pulled the floss, and ordered the PTB I didn’t have. Well, the PTB has arrived, but … Continue reading →

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Lost My Voice and My Words

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Heather

It’s funny how when I lose my voice I also lose my desire to write. Late Monday afternoon my voice decided to needed to take a rest, and I’ve been coughing and croaking since then. Thankfully, it made its somewhat … Continue reading →

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