Category Archives: Cross Stitch

TUSAL and Summer Tree

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Heather

If you follow my Twitter feed (@silverlotus152), then you will know that I had some problems with the modified rice stitches for the summer portion of Once Upon a Tree last night.  I did them over 4 threads instead of … Continue reading →

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Pink Socks and Seasonal Trees

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Heather

With start of summer, we’ve had a jump in temperature here from about 16°C to 25°C. It is times like these that I am thankful for air conditioning and that I like to knit socks using bamboo yarn rather than … Continue reading →

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Off to the Framer

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Heather

Today I took the secret gift piece I’ve been sharing with you to a new framer.  I opted for a simple frame with no matte or glass because that will suit the recipient better than, say, the fancy gilt frame … Continue reading →

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Being a Canadian Stitcher

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Heather

I mentioned the other day that I had been thinking a little bit about what it is to be Canadian.  Even though we don’t show it as much or as often as our neighbours to the south, we Canadians are … Continue reading →

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A Winner! and Progress Update

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Heather

Congratulations to Lindsay of Caring Stitcher, who is the lucky winner of my little draw.  I tried to get Baby Man to draw a name out of one of his little bowls, but instead he kept dumping all the names … Continue reading →

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Draw Closing Soon

Posted on June 7, 2009 by Heather

Just a reminder, if you want in on the draw for some Enchanting Lair charts, Dinky Dyes silk and a one card Tarot reading, please leave a comment on this post.  The deadline is midnight Eastern tonight, and Baby Man … Continue reading →

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A Fairy and Some Thoughts on Crafting

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Heather

It is time for a happy dance!  Over the weekend (yes, I am behind on my posting, why do you ask?) I put the final beads on Letters from Nora – H, also known as the H fairy and Heather.  … Continue reading →

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