Tag Archives: Finishes

Book Review – Crochet Stories: Grimms’ Fairy Tales

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Heather

I am really enjoying the Crochet Stories series from Dover. The latest volume is called Crochet Stories: Grimms’ Fairy Tales by Vanessa Putt. Just like the previous volume, Crochet Stories: E. T. A. Hoffmann’s The Nutcracker, this book intersperses stories … Continue reading →

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Creative Persuasion

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Heather

Thank you so very, very much for all the kind words about my Punto Antico finish the other day. Both pieces are just lovely, and I definitely need to get a nicer pair of scissor to go with the fob. … Continue reading →

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Punto Antico Scissor Fob

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Heather

I am so pleased to have finished my third piece using a technique called Punto Antico. This is Lilies Scissor Fob, designed by Kathryn Drummond of Gingerbread Girl Designs. It is a companion piece to Lilies Biscornu, a piece which … Continue reading →

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Goldwork Dragonfly – Part 2

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Heather

I really enjoy trying new types of needlework, but there are some kinds that I find more intimidating than others. Stumpwork, for example, scares the pants off of me. Goldwork is another technique that I’ve wanted to try, but have … Continue reading →

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Book Review – Crochet Stores: E.T.A. Hoffman’s The Nutcracker

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Heather

Crochet Stories: E. T. A. Hoffmann’s The Nutcracker by Lindsay Smith is the first book in Dover Publication’s new Crochet Stories series. Each book presents a story (or series of stories) and interweaves it with crochet patterns for the story’s … Continue reading →

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Joyful February

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Heather

If you are following me on Instagram (@stitchinglotus), you will know that I was working very hard, up to almost the last minute, to finish up the February section of the Joyful World SAL before the new month began. I’m … Continue reading →

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Smalls SAL – January 2016 Check-In

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Heather

Hello, Smalls Stitchers! Welcome to the first check-in day for the 2016 version of the Smalls SAL. Hopefully this year’s change to Thursday check-ins hasn’t caused too much confusion. I promise it will get easier as the year goes on. … Continue reading →

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