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Category Archives: Life
Hello!
Well, October happened, didn’t it? We were busy, as are most families with kids, but it was a great month. The weather was spectacular! For once it feels as though we’ve had a proper fall and not just leaped from … Continue reading
Posted in Cross Stitch, Knitting, Life
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That time of year
This past week has not gone as planned. A rash of illness has plagued our house culminating with both John and I coming down with the stomach flu yesterday. I am at least out of bed today, but feel a bit … Continue reading
Posted in Cross Stitch, Finally finished, Life
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A quilt for the smallest
I began sewing a quilt as you go “stack and whack” style (isn’t that a horrible name?) flannel blanket for Nicholas last October. As is the norm with me, other projects caught my eye and it was tucked away into … Continue reading
Posted in Fabric, Finally finished, Life
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Oh those Gilmore Girls
Is this just not the greatest show to watch while crafting? I’m ridiculously excited for the Netflix revival on Nov. 25 and have already made Sarah promise that she will set aside that Friday night to watch all 6 hours … Continue reading
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Working on the old WIPs
Well hello! This Ink Circles design didn’t get a single stitch put into it last year. In fact, when I unrolled it last Friday I was shocked at how much stitching was actually already complete! I’m about to start an … Continue reading
Posted in Cross Stitch, Life
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A birthday gift
This was supposed to be the beginning of a Mirkfallon shawl. For my sister-in-law’s birthday I ordered yarn and bought the pattern to make matching shawls (hers will be grey and gorgeous). It looks fine in the photo, but in … Continue reading
Posted in Cross Stitch, Knitting, Life
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Sunday morning
I had a lovely day off yesterday with a couple of very good friends. We were supposed to travel to a local knitters festival but I was put off by a terrible weather forecast. Dr. Reed Timmer travelled up to … Continue reading
Posted in Cross Stitch, Life
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Back Home
We are all back home in the city, safe and sound. I know that I said the same thing last year, but the city is so LOUD! The sirens, the roadwork that is everywhere with jackhammers and huge trucks… I … Continue reading
Posted in Fabric, Life
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Finally finished
Phew! I started this in 2012. After I put the finishing stitches in last night on the saucer, I reflected on why this small little piece took me so long. If you look at that nickel up there, I think … Continue reading
Posted in Cross Stitch, Finally finished, Life
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Wednesday yarn along
It’s been awhile since I’ve joined in with Ginny’s yarn along, and now that I can upload photos again it’s a nice chance to reconnect with other knitters/crocheters/readers. The Umaro blanket that I’m knitting for my mother is coming along – … Continue reading
Posted in Knitting, Life, yarn along
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