Category Archives: Hand Embroidery

Temari Button

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Heather

I love stitched Christmas ornaments. My Christmas tree is covered in them, although very few are from ornament exchanges. Why? Well, I’m actually pretty worried about sending my stitched items to other people. I hate the thought of possibly disappointing … Continue reading →

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White Wilderness

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Heather

Okay, I know that I’ve been saying that I must focus only on stitching the Christmas stocking for my dad. And, really, I have been working hard on it. But we all know that it is very easy to get … Continue reading →

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EAC Seminar Shopping Trip

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Heather

The annual EAC Seminar is taking place in Toronto this week. Seminar is gathering of stitchers, teachers, and designers where lots of great classes are offered. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to take any classes this year (bad timing), but I … Continue reading →

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Matryoshka Keepsake Case Finish

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Heather

I used to have a rule about the Creativ Festival: I needed to finish all the previous year’s classes before I could sign up for the next year’s classes. A few years back, that rule was forgotten as the number … Continue reading →

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Sardinian Knot Stitch

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Heather

I’ve been exploring new forms of needlework again. This time I’m taking an online course, through Virtual Threads (an online guild associated with the Embroiderers’ Association of Canada) focusing on the Sardinian Knot Stitch. It is being taught by Jeanie … Continue reading →

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Organizing Cross Stitch and Other Needlework Projects

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Heather

With the weather here in the northern hemisphere starting to warm up, thoughts are beginning to turn to spring cleaning and organization. I’ve been reading my way through a whole stack of decluttering books preparing myself for the tidying blitz … Continue reading →

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Goldwork Dragonfly – Part 1

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Heather

I am so excited to be taking an online goldwork class from Alison Cole. It is a lovely little dragonfly brooch, just right for beginners. This past weekend, I finished the first lesson, which includes attaching the felt base, couching … Continue reading →

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