Category Archives: Reviews

Chinese Kit Review

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Heather

You may have heard of AliExpress. It is a little like Amazon and a little like Ebay. Essentially, it allows you to order items directly from Chinese manufactures at really low prices. You can find just about anything on AliExpress, … Continue reading →

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Review – Tokens and Trifles Seconds Sampler Pack

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Heather

I have a secret passion for things that are a little imperfect. When it comes to my stitching, this manifests itself in my love of things like the Dinky Dyes Oops Packs or the HDF’s detritus bags. So, of course, … Continue reading →

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Just Cross Stitch Halloween Collection – 2012

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Heather

Halloween is right around the corner (honest, it is!), and Just Cross Stitch has released their second Halloween collection, a special edition of their magazine dedicated to nothing but Halloween designs. If you have the 2011 edition (my review here), … Continue reading →

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Review – Just Cross Stitch Halloween Collection

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Heather

Halloween seems to quickly be coming one of the most stitchable holidays. The amount of Halloween designs that have appeared over the past couple of years is really amazing, and I’m sure there are lots more in store. And who … Continue reading →

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Cat Bordhi’s STH and My Sock (A Mini Review)

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Heather

I’m sure you are all pretty aware that I love to knit socks. I find them to be relatively quick projects that are portable and easy to work on when I have the little man sitting on my lap. I … Continue reading →

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DIY iPhone 4 Case Review

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Heather

A few weeks ago a cross stitch-able iPhone 4 case was making the rounds of the Internet. Having recently received a very gently used iPhone 4 from my husband (who in turn got a brand new one from his work), … Continue reading →

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Review – The Ultimate Joan Elliott Cross Stitch Collection

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Heather

Until recently, I probably wouldn’t have said that I was a fan of Joan Elliott. While I have probably always appreciated her work, her cutesy designs never really appealed to me. But, as she seemed to get more of her … Continue reading →

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