Tag Archives: Finishes

Lucky Kitty

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Heather

I love to see maneki neko in a store window or near the cash register. I think they are a lovely little bit of fun and, of course, good luck. We have one in our home, with its left arm … Continue reading →

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Baby Knits!

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Heather

No, there is no new baby on the way over here. We are quite happy as a trio. However, a friend of the family and his wife are expecting their first, a little girl, in mid-November. Since I didn’t learn … Continue reading →

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A Wee Reminder

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Heather

I know I’ve mentioned before that I’m having some issues with my weight. Some of it can be traced to a health issue that still hasn’t been diagnosed (the next step is a neurologist), but a lot of it has … Continue reading →

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Perfect Pear

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Heather

Ralph Waldo Emerson said “There are only ten minutes in the life of a pear when it is perfect to eat“. True or not, I know that this little pear will always look perfect: This is from PlanetJune’s newest free/donationware … Continue reading →

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Ornament of the Month – August 2011

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Heather

So, the ornament of the month for August did not go as planned. As I mentioned in an early post, I made a mistake when I picked white fabric to stitch on. I really should have picked something with a … Continue reading →

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Shawl (Spoiler Alert!)

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Heather

This month I’ve been working on the WestKnits mystery knit-along on Raverly. WestKnits is the name that designer Stephen West uses. He designed the very popular Daybreak and Boneyard shawls, among many other great pieces. (Ravelry links to patterns, again.) … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Man and a Hair Braider?

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Heather

I’ve managed to finish another small project: Pumpkin Man from Mill Hill. He is stitched on perforated paper and uses Mill Hill beads and treasures. And he totally makes me want to stitch some more Halloween designs. Actually, I’m starting … Continue reading →

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