Tag Archives: Finishes

Theme-a-licious – March Madness

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Heather

You know what they say about the best laid plans. In February I had planned to stitch Teresa Wentzler’s Think Snow as part of Fangirl February. Unfortunately, I still had my January project, Gingerbread House, to finish. So, yeah. Thankfully, … Continue reading →

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Pretty as a Peacock Once Again

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Heather

Finally, a cross stitch finish for 2012!! This is the Peacock Alphabet Sampler by Lynn B, and the chart is available from her etsy shop. It is stitched on fabric from Enchanting Lair. I believe the colour is Heritage. Either … Continue reading →

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Craftsy Blocks of the Month

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Heather

I have been meaning to learn how to quilt for quite a while now. But, well, I’ve already got enough on my plate and I also didn’t want to have to splash out for a class and a bunch of … Continue reading →

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Yet More Socks

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Heather

Surprise! I knit more socks. I finished these up last weekend, and mailed them out back on Monday to a lovely lady who lives in Chicago. The yarn is Crystal Palace Maizy in colourway Earth, and the pattern is just … Continue reading →

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Sheldon

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Heather

Earlier this month I knit up a new friend for the little man: Sheldon. He is knit from Knit Picks Shine in colourways Arbor and Leapfrog. The pattern is free from both Knit Picks (the link above) and Knitty. He … Continue reading →

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A Little Tea Cake

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Heather

Sometimes during my rare trips to the local dollar store I come across something pretty interesting. I’ve snagged cool Maisto colour-changing cars for the little man, and cute bits and bobs for exchange packages. And, very occasionally, I’ve even come … Continue reading →

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Snowy Pen

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Heather

A couple of weeks ago, Erica and I got together for a bit of weekday escape. We headed over to the Bata Shoe Museum, and then went off for a fabulous teppanyaki lunch. The shoe museum is much more fascinating … Continue reading →

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