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The Year of Smalls
I spent a good part of my stitching time working on “smalls”. I’ve so many in my stash and it was time to dig them out and get them finished. It’s been a prolific year and I am quite proud of myself! Once you get going the sky is the limit as to how many…
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Carrying forward from 2022
I’ll be carrying forward quite a few projects from 2022. It will be interesting to see how much I accomplish on these projects in 2023. I am continually surprised at where my stitching takes me when I’m inspired. Limonera Pear - started 2021 Donkey Kong 8 bit - Started 2022 Embroideries based on blind line…
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Just a List – The Planned and Unplanned of 2022
Hmmm…. are my ‘squirrel’ tendencies showing? With it nearing the end of 2022, I figured it was time to take stock to see what I’ve accomplished. I’m keeping this post simple. It’s just a list. I’ve broken this years projects into 2 lists - planned and unplanned and then noted if the project is finished…
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2022 – The Year of Christmas Projects – Part 2
It’s been a fun year of Christmassy projects! I had quite the list and have been able to complete most of the projects I had set out for myself earlier in the year. As per my usual, a few unplanned projects got thrown in the mix but … that’s ok … I’m up for a…
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2022 – The Year of Christmas Projects
As I look though my WIP's it would appear that 2022 has become the "Year of Christmas Projects". The Christmas Spirit is strong with me this year and I have quite a number of Christmas projects on the go. I've also noticed that Christmas has also invaded my stash as well! I've got a number…
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An Embroidery Journal Project – Finished at last
It's time to celebrate! After two years and many, many hours planning and stitching, my journal is finished. I am so happy with it! As I flip through the pages I fondly recall the beginnings of each page. I really had no idea that my journal would become the beautiful piece that it is. I…
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“Squirrly Fun” – From Photo to Embroidery
"Waiting for Rain" Why a squirrel?? Because they are cute and quirky... and they have fuzzzy tails! I've always been a fan of forest creatures, especially squirrels. We are kindred spirits - especially when it comes to embroidery! I'm always looking out for a new technique, project, design to try out! This year, I was…
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The Christmas berries are done… a very satisfying finish!
Well finally, finally, finally the Erica Michael’s 12 days of Christmas Strawberries are done. I am giddy with relief! I love all of her strawberry designs but this was definitely not one of my favourite stitching projects. BUT I am glad they are done and they are just delightful!! It has been a bit of…
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An Embroidery Journal Project – ALL of the Spreads
And here they are... in no particular order (with the exception of the first and last pages) ... all of the spreads for the journal. It's quite a collection and a wonderful compilation of the embroideries that are in this journal. Next steps... finish stitching the front cover (blackwork) finish the two remaining layouts (4…
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