Tag Archives: Hand Embroidery

White Wilderness

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Heather

Okay, I know that I’ve been saying that I must focus only on stitching the Christmas stocking for my dad. And, really, I have been working hard on it. But we all know that it is very easy to get … Continue reading →

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EAC Seminar Shopping Trip

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Heather

The annual EAC Seminar is taking place in Toronto this week. Seminar is gathering of stitchers, teachers, and designers where lots of great classes are offered. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to take any classes this year (bad timing), but I … Continue reading →

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Matryoshka Keepsake Case Finish

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Heather

I used to have a rule about the Creativ Festival: I needed to finish all the previous year’s classes before I could sign up for the next year’s classes. A few years back, that rule was forgotten as the number … Continue reading →

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Goldwork Dragonfly – Part 1

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Heather

I am so excited to be taking an online goldwork class from Alison Cole. It is a lovely little dragonfly brooch, just right for beginners. This past weekend, I finished the first lesson, which includes attaching the felt base, couching … Continue reading →

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Creativ Festival Fall 2015 – Day 4

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Heather

Today was day four of classes for the Creativ Festival, and the second day that the shopping floor was open. I started the day with a regular cross stitch class with Maria Gollek of MarNac Designs. Right now he doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Trying Flat Stitches

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Heather

I mentioned the other week that I was finally going to give hand embroidery a try. I’ve been cross stitching for somewhere around 25 years now, but I have always vehemently avoided hand embroidery. I thought it was to cutesy, … Continue reading →

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Great-Grandma’s Stash

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Heather

A few months ago my aunt moved from her rather large house into a small apartment. She has been divesting herself of various family heirlooms which, being the oldest sister, had somehow found their way into her home. I was … Continue reading →

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