Category Archives: Knitting

Dye Lot Socks

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Heather

We all know dye lots are important. Sure, DMC has stayed fairly consistent throughout the years (for most colours, anyway), but fancy threads like Gloriana or even Crescent Colours (aka Classic Colorworks) can change drastically between dyelots. And, the same … Continue reading →

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Needlework News

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Heather

I’m getting back in the groove, ladies, and I thought I’d get started with some interesting and fun needlework news that I’ve been saving up. Old Sweaters New Again – Mary Maxim and Roots have teamed up to sell remakes … Continue reading →

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Stitching Nest

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Heather

It’s been two weeks since moving day, and we are starting to get settled. The little man started school today, and so we are getting into our new schedule as well. I’ve been busy with this move than expected. Last … Continue reading →

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Needlework News

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Heather

Interesting things have been happening out there. Timey-wimey dice, smuggling drugs, and so much in between. 12 Doctor D12 – Robin Hobbs has created a super cool 12-side die that features the faces of The Doctor. Sadly, the War Doctor … Continue reading →

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Blue Butterflies for My Feet

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Heather

A week and a half ago or so I whined about how I’ve had to cut back on knitting and other things for a little while to allow the nerve in my elbow to heal a bit. Thankfully, things seem … Continue reading →

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Ulnar

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Heather

For the past couple of years I’ve been experiencing pain in my elbow, arm and fingers. Some times it is so bad I can hardly stand it, but it is most often a dull ache that I can ignore. After … Continue reading →

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Needlework News

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Heather

It is time for another edition of Needlework news, my round-up of interesting knitting, crochet and needlework news stories from around the world. Teaching Traditional Indian Embroidery  – The Hindu (an English-language Indian daily newspaper) shared the story of Sheela … Continue reading →

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