Category Archives: Cross Stitch

Making Choices

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Heather

Recently I posted about some decisions I needed to make with regards to a couple of projects I’m working on. Perhaps the most… distressing was the error in the button band of the Liesl cardigan for my mom, all the … Continue reading →

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Needleworker’s Marketplace

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Heather

This past weekend was Gitta’s Getaway (a stitching getaway hosted by my LNS) and the complementary Needleworker’s Marketplace. Also running at the same hotel were several classes held in conjunction with the other events. Sometimes, choices have to be made. … Continue reading →

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12 Days with Gold

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Heather

In my last post I expressed some, uh, trepidation with regards to using the Anchor metallic that came in the Twelve Days of Christmas kit. But, I’m a big girl, so I got out my needle and gave it a … Continue reading →

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Day One Done-ish

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Heather

My goodness, this was certainly more of a struggle than it was worth, but day one of The Twelve Days of Christmas is finally finished… well, except for the outside border and a little bit of backstitching. I’m using the … Continue reading →

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15-Sided Finished

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Heather

I’ve been known to be a little impatient. So, instead of waiting for the finishing instructions for the 15-sided biscornu to be posted, I forged ahead on my own: The beads are Mill Hill Magnifica colour 10020 (Royal Amethyst). The … Continue reading →

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Ornament of the Month – March 2011

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Heather

I finally finished up March’s ornament Friday night just past. He was a pretty big project, given his small size. The design is Santa Bellpull by Carol Elmer, from the 1997 Just Cross Stitch ornament issue. I stitched it with … Continue reading →

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March 2011 Stitching Blogger Question

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Heather

Lee of Lakeside Stitcher has posted this month’s Stitching Blogger question. It is: Do you have a favourite Irish or Celtic stitched piece?  If you don’t, what about a piece that represents your heritage?  Or maybe a family tree style … Continue reading →

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