Category Archives: Cross Stitch

2012 Stitch Alongs

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Heather

Well, look at that. We’ve made it all the way to the beginning of December. That means we’ve got just under, oh, 31 days of 2011 left. And that means, of course, it is time to plan for 2012! So … Continue reading →

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Ornament of the Month – November

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Heather

Here it is: the penultimate ornament in my ornament of the month project: You Are My Gift by Jennifer Aikman-Smith of Dragon Dreams, from the 2010 Just Cross Stitch ornament issue. I apologize for the poor picture. I didn’t take … Continue reading →

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A Year of TWs

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Heather

As you may or may not be aware, I’ve been stitching one Christmas ornament every month for the whole year, taking one from each of the Just Cross Stitch ornament issues from 1997 through 2010 (I started in November 2010). … Continue reading →

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Two Skeins Short

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Heather

I wouldn’t be surprised if someone described me as two skeins sort of a kit. But, that’s not what I’m referring to today. Unfortunately, I’m two skeins short of being able to finish my penultimate Christmas ornament in my self-imposed … Continue reading →

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Favourite Thread

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Heather

I’m so delighted to see that the Stitching Bloggers Question is back! This month Lee has asked: What’s your favorite color of thread? Pick just one. Why do you like it? Just about anyone who knows me can quickly answer … Continue reading →

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Santa’s Little Helper

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Heather

Last week I finished up the first of my many, many Creativ Festival projects: Santa’s Little Helper by Jennifer Aikman-Smith. He is stitched on Antique Brown perforated paper from Mill Hill, using DMC floss and white Fuzzy Stuff. I believe … Continue reading →

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Summer in November

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Heather

Yesterday Teresa Wentzler released Miniature Summer Sampler, the final design in her miniature seasonal sampler series. I was lucky enough to take a class with her back in 2006 at the Creativ Festival, where she started the series with her … Continue reading →

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