Tag Archives: Finishes

Smalls SAL – March Check-In

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Heather

Welcome to the last Wednesday of the month! It is time for the Smalls SAL check-in! This month I stitched Teresa Wentzler’s Tulip Basket, another design from way back. It comes from the May 1989 issue of Country Stitch Monthly. … Continue reading →

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Finishing Things – Royalty ABC

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Heather

Sometimes it takes me a while to get around to doing the final finishing on a piece. For example, I finished stitching Jeanette Douglas’ Royalty ABC in August 2011, and then I sewed it into a bellpull last summer. But, … Continue reading →

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Brucie

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Heather

It is Sock Madness time, which means I’m back to knitting socks. How’s this for a start? The pattern is Brucie, the qualifying pattern for Sock Madness 8. It is knit to very specific specifications, which is why the leg … Continue reading →

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Beaded Stawberries

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Heather

I adore strawberries. They are my absolute favourite fruit. Although, I am always very annoyed by how quickly they go bad. But this one will always stay fresh: The pattern is Strawberry Sewing Emery Pincushion from Naomi Smith of Black … Continue reading →

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Five Year Socks

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Heather

Have you ever had a very small project that you kept putting off because you knew it wouldn’t take you very long to do it? Well, guess how long I put off knitting this tiny sock. Almost five years! I … Continue reading →

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Mobius Earrings

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Heather

My adventures in chainmaille continue, although not as smoothly as I would like. Last month I ordered some supplies from Art Beads with the intention of making several pairs of earrings from instructions on Marilyn Gardiner’s website. Unfortunately, a lot … Continue reading →

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Christmas Mice

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Heather

Our Christmas tree has been down for what seems like ages, and I’ve even manged to put away all the Christmas things that inevitable get forgotten. (Okay, except for that one reindeer ornament that is still sitting on a bookshelf.) But, … Continue reading →

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