Tag Archives: Cross Stitch

Cross Stitchers’ Public Awareness League

Posted on July 3, 2009 by Heather

I’m sure we are all aware that knitting is undergoing a huge resurgence.  Even crochet, knitting’s often under-appreciated and much maligned  cousin, is seeing a surge in interest.  On the other hand, it seems like interest in cross stitch, needlepoint … Continue reading →

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June Goals Reviewed

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Heather

Another month over in what seems like the blink of an eye.  And, unfortunately, we have had a bit of a poor turn in our fortunes this month.  I think, though, that it will ultimately turn out to be for … Continue reading →

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Dishcloths, Stitched Gardens, and More

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Heather

Baby Man and I were out of town for a few days visiting my parents and making one last trip to Golden Threads, my former not-so-LNS.  (She will be focusing on mail order shortly.  You can find her site at … Continue reading →

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TUSAL and Summer Tree

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Heather

If you follow my Twitter feed (@silverlotus152), then you will know that I had some problems with the modified rice stitches for the summer portion of Once Upon a Tree last night.  I did them over 4 threads instead of … Continue reading →

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Pink Socks and Seasonal Trees

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Heather

With start of summer, we’ve had a jump in temperature here from about 16°C to 25°C. It is times like these that I am thankful for air conditioning and that I like to knit socks using bamboo yarn rather than … Continue reading →

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Off to the Framer

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Heather

Today I took the secret gift piece I’ve been sharing with you to a new framer.  I opted for a simple frame with no matte or glass because that will suit the recipient better than, say, the fancy gilt frame … Continue reading →

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Being a Canadian Stitcher

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Heather

I mentioned the other day that I had been thinking a little bit about what it is to be Canadian.  Even though we don’t show it as much or as often as our neighbours to the south, we Canadians are … Continue reading →

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