Tag Archives: Cross Stitch

My Swirlygig

Two days without Internet access. Who’d have thought it would be so hard. Of course, forgetting to print out the knitting pattern I’m working on wasn’t a smart idea, and led to much wailing and gnashing of teeth.  But in … Continue reading

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Sampler de Noel and Book Challenge Update 1

I little while ago I posted about taking part in the 10 Book Reading Challenge that Vickie from Reading and Stitching is hosting.  Can you believe, I’ve already finished three books.  I may have mentioned that not only am I … Continue reading

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Finshes and More Finishes (Time for Something New!)

In my last  post I mentioned that I had spent the afternoon sewing.  My sewing skills are pretty minimal.  I can make drawstring bags (like this one), or paper-piecing quilts (I’ve made four of these), and I can finish bellpulls.  … Continue reading

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Castles and Trees

Another week gone with no posts. I’ve been hard at work on both cross stitch and knitting projects. And since I have a lot to say, I thought I’d share the cross stitch projects first. This morning I put the … Continue reading

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Cthulhu and a Ninja, Now with Eyes!

It is already the end of August, although with the way the weather has been here in Southern Ontario you’d think it was the end of September.  Since it is the end of the month, I should be reviewing my … Continue reading

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One Back, Five More Pieces to Go

Last week I started working on Interweave’s Central Park Hoodie.  It is my first attempt at knitting an adult sized garment.  Erring on the side of caution, I have cast on a bust size that should provide me with plenty … Continue reading

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Eyeless Ninja Needs Water

A day late again!   Not surprising, is it?  I did promise that I would share with you the list of projects that I worked on last week so you can see just how scattered I really am.  So, I worked … Continue reading

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