Tag Archives: Cross Stitch

Theme-a-licious – Compass Rose Silks

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Heather

Time for a Theme-a-licious update. This month I’m working on Teresa Wentzler’s Cutwork Compass Rose because I’d like to challenge myself by doing more hardanger/cutwork. And, I think it is coming along nicely. I just managed to finish up all … Continue reading →

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Russet Dragonflies

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Heather

Goodness me, it sure seems to be the summer of old projects, doesn’t it? This is the scissor fob/biscornu from the class taught at Gitta’s Getaway back in 2010. It was designed by Kathrin Elison, who runs (with her mother) … Continue reading →

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Shoulders and Toes

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Heather

Thank you very much for all the lovely comments on Bargello Basics. I often second guess myself when changing colours in a design, but I really think I got it right with that one. Today I have two knitting finishes … Continue reading →

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Very Scary Spoilers

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Heather

If you are working on the Lizzie*Kate mystery Very Scary and you don’t want any spoilers, don’t look any further! Usually I’m not very keen on mysteries, since I am so darn picky! But I’ve wanted to stitch a Lizzie*Kate … Continue reading →

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August WIPocalypse and Theme-a-licious

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Heather

Two SALs in one day! Last month’s WIPocalypse went pretty well. I was able to finish up my Christmas Biscornu fairly quickly, although I am in no rush to do buttonhole stitch again anytime soon. This month’s focus project will … Continue reading →

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Shades of Spring

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Heather

Let’s see, I’ve covered Halloween and Christmas so far this month. How about Easter next? This is another old Creativ Festival class (2010, I believe), from Laura Dickson of Enchanting Lair. It is called Hanging About, and due to supplier … Continue reading →

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A Dragon’s Castle

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Heather

I’ve had the Creativ Festival on my mind recently because it is time for the class brochure to come out, and so I figured maybe it was time to finish up a few old class projects. Earlier this week I … Continue reading →

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