Category Archives: Knitting

At the End of My Yarn

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Heather

Oh, dear. I’ve run out of yarn and I still have half a foot to knit! I’m having bad luck, aren’t I? The socks are Diamond Shreddies by Carrie Van Kessel, and they were the round 3 socks from Sock … Continue reading →

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Kitty Cat

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Heather

There are lots of reasons I’m looking forward to moving back into a house. Having a backyard, for example, or not hearing my neighbour flush their toilet in the middle of the night. High on my list of things to … Continue reading →

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Needlework News

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Heather

I’ve been poking around on the Internet looking for some more interesting needlework-related news to share with you. Here is the best of what I’ve come across lately: Harry Styles knits – To be honest, I am only vaguely aware … Continue reading →

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Crooked Cathedral

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Heather

This post isn’t about what you may think it is about. No old buildings here, just a pretty shawl. Well, it isn’t as pretty as is should be since I’m not able to block it. (My blocking wires are packed … Continue reading →

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Stitching News

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Heather

There is always so much going on in the wide world of knitting and embroidery. Here are a few interesting news stories I’ve come across in the past week. Wooly Whale – a textile artist in Newfoundland is knitting a … Continue reading →

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French Cancan

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Heather

The ongoing problems with my elbow/arm mean that I can’t knit as much as I used to. (Hmmmm, could those four years of obsessive knitting caused the problems? Nah.) But, I’m learning just how much and what I can knit … Continue reading →

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Stitch from Stash – March Check-In

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Heather

It is Stitch from Stash check-in time again! My total for this month is: $0 Yep, I didn’t buy anything cross stitch-related at all. Not even a magazine. (Given that the two bookstores closest to me have closed within the … Continue reading →

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