Category Archives: Knitting

Birthday Gifts!

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Heather

Last year I complained a few times about not ever getting stash as gifts for birthday, Christmas, etc.  This past Christmas, my parents did buy some stash, much to my delight.  And, for my birthday this past weekend, I was … Continue reading →

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Back on the Knitting Wagon

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Heather

I’m back on the knitting wagon after having nothing but bad luck for nearly the past week.  (The failed Lily of the Valley Stole and two or three attempts at getting the right gauge with some Cascade Fixation socks kinda … Continue reading →

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Shawls and Fairies

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Heather

First, a quick update on my aunt and uncle who were in Mexico.  They made it safely home on Monday, without a single sniffle between the two of them.  It turns out that the part of Mexico where they were … Continue reading →

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Socks, Big and Small

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Heather

It’s been a little while since I’ve had a craft-related post on this blog.  For those who don’t know, I post about my crafting (knitting and cross stitch, mainly) over at Stitching Lotus.  However, I’m finding it a bit too … Continue reading →

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An Escape to Camelot

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Heather

It’s been a little while since I’ve shared some of my knitting and cross stitch.  I’ve finished up a couple of things lately, so I figured it was time to share some pictures again. Monday night, I put the final … Continue reading →

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A Garden in Camelot

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Heather

My goodness! Where has the time gone! You’d think I’ve been busy, since it has been so long since my last post. Actually, I’ve had a bit of work to do in the evenings (even though I’m a SAHM now, … Continue reading →

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A Treasured Swan

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Heather

Last night I finally finished up the Ackworth Swan Treasure Keep from the February issue of The Gift of Stitching. It turned out absolutely lovely, and I think it ranks up there in the top 5 of my favourite pieces … Continue reading →

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