Category Archives: Reviews

LoveCrafts? I’ve got a discount code for you!

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Heather

A while back I did a profile on LoveKnitting and LoveCrochet. Well, a lot has changed with them lately, so I figured it was time to take another look at one of my favourite online craft shops. (Keep reading for … Continue reading →

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Yarn Review: Lion Brand Go For Faux

Posted on July 20, 2019 by Heather

As some of you know, I am a non-wooly knitter–I am very allergic to all kinds of animal fibres. I’m always on the lookout for cool new non-wooly yarns. So, when Yarn Canada reached out to me and asked if … Continue reading →

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Review – LoveKnitting.com

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Heather

I am always so delighted to discover a new online knitting shop, and I’m even more delighted when it actually goes out of its way to make my life easier. LoveKnitting.com is more than an online shop stocked with 100s … Continue reading →

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Happy 150th, Bucilla!

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Heather

Did you know that Bucilla is turning 150? (Hey, they’ve been around as long as Canada has been a country! How about that?) I’ve made lots of Bucilla kits over the years, like felt stockings, bookmarks, pictures, and more. The … Continue reading →

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Book Review – People Knitting by Barbara Levine

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Heather

Stitching may be my first love, but I also adore knitting. Not only does it bring me peace, but I find it very soothing to watch other people knit. Netflix knows this–you can watch people knitting in two different Slow … Continue reading →

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Review – Beadpoint Kit

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Heather

I’m always on the lookout for some new craft to try. I mean, I don’t already have lots on the go, right? 😉 Since I haven’t done too many projects with beads beyond little Mill Hill kits, I thought that … Continue reading →

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Review: Red Heart Scrubby Yarn

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Heather

Socks may be my favourite project to knit, but I also love quick little projects that provide a big sense of accomplishment. I have a huge pile of dishcloths made with kitchen cotton, and they work great. But, when I … Continue reading →

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