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Author Archives: caroline
Wednesday Yarn Along
It’s been awhile since I’ve participated in Ginny’s Wednesday yarn along. Lately, I’ve been concentrating on three main projects – my first pair of socks, the Less is More shawl and the Ardent shawl (not pictured – will take photo … Continue reading
Posted in Cross Stitch, Life, yarn along
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Summer off the grid
Finally! Last week, we took Nicholas out of school a bit early and arrived on the Wednesday. Our first guests came on Thursday and a truly lovely weekend with happy, noisy children and reconnecting with great friends felt like a … Continue reading
Posted in Knitting, Life
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Almost there
Look! I finished my first sock! It was so satisfying, I immediately cast the second sock onto the needles and am sure already that they will be fraternal twins. OK by me – I made a sock!! Margo, your comments … Continue reading
Posted in Cross Stitch, Finally finished, Knitting, Needlepoint
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Update
Hello! The busiest time of every year for me is coming to a sweet close. My students are finishing up their Conservatory exams and my children are wrapping up at school and also with their extra curricular activities. I’ve been … Continue reading
Posted in Cross Stitch, Life
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Frosty Forest mini finish
I finished the second of 9 small designs for the CCN Frosty Forest SAL that I’m participating in. I took this photo a few days ago, and am now half finished the third design. They are adorable. I’d love to … Continue reading
Posted in Cross Stitch, Life
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yarn along day
I’ve started a new book – Donna Tartt’s The Secret History and am really liking it so far – vivid characters and good story writing that makes me wonder what will happen next. Last Friday, I took the plunge and … Continue reading
Posted in Cross Stitch, Knitting, yarn along
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It only took 11 years.
70,620 stitches and 11 years later I have finally finished one of my most anticipated projects. I loved the process and I love the finished stitch. I’m sure that John is somewhere having a small panic attack if he reads … Continue reading
Posted in Finally finished, Needlepoint, The Maker's Year
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Switching gears – who’s in?
So, this morning I spent an hour (an HOUR!) looking for a WIP to join in with some folks over on Instagram who are working on a Glendon Place dessert design. I have one in progress and would love to … Continue reading
Posted in Cross Stitch, Finally finished, Needlepoint
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Happy Friday!
It’s a concert weekend here for my community orchestra and I’ll be playing on Mother’s Day. Bit of a funny story – a lady called the “box office” (our treasurer’s house) and asked what time the brunch started before our concert, … Continue reading
Posted in Cross Stitch, Life
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best laid plans
I really would like to be posting more often, but this time of year is just so crazy that a whole week has passed since my last post and it feels like it was only yesterday. Both kids have birthdays, … Continue reading
Posted in Knitting, Needlepoint
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