Category Archives: Cross Stitch

a love affair with coffee

I drink a lot of coffee. It’s my preferred beverage and I like it in many different forms. Americano, latte, short espresso, mocha etc.  It’s rare for me to not have a cup at hand. So it doesn’t surprise me … Continue reading

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A mini finish

I finished the stitching on the first Frosty Forest design by CCN. I had joined a SAL on Instagram which I figured would galvanize me into getting this project done this year. We began on March 15 and will do … Continue reading

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March Break!

I love March Break – I’m always so ready to spend time with my family as my schedule is quite hectic during the school year. Fortunately my husband was able to also take a week of vacation and our plans are … Continue reading

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almost Spring

This week, the weather is warming up and I’m hoping to get the yard cleaned up. You know, the kinder eggs that the dogs have hidden over the winter. That chore is always a harbinger of warmer days ahead and … Continue reading

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Just another Manic Monday, I wish it were Sunday.

‘Cause that’s my fun day. It’s paperwork Monday here for me, and I can tell you I’d much rather be stitching or knitting. However, since those activities don’t pay the bills – paperwork it is. I can reminisce though, and … Continue reading

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Family Day

First up, a finish! I’ve completed the first Santa design of PrairieSchooler’s Woodland Santas. I will be stitching all four designs horizontally with some sort of dividing border in between each. I’m looking for something that looks like a bit … Continue reading

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Oh Canada

Finally we have proper Canadian weather! This is my absolute favourite – beautiful and very conducive to warm, wooly goodness, both the knitting and the wearing. The dogs approve and spend a lot of time tracking the resident bunny. Knitting on … Continue reading

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just another Wednesday……

Boy, oh boy – I’ve been sucked into the world of Instagram. It’s so addictive, I find myself checking in WAY too often. I need to set some limits for myself, I think. With TheMakersYear, I’ve found a few like … Continue reading

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a blank page

The first day of the New Year is one of my most favourite days. There are so many possibilities, things to look forward to in the months to come. A blog and podcast that I enjoy, A Playful Day, has … Continue reading

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briefly

There will not be a temari post today. It will probably go up on Thursday around lunchtime. I apologize, but it was a hectic weekend and today my day job is requiring my full attention. I work for John’s retail … Continue reading

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