Category Archives: The Maker’s Year

It only took 11 years.

Posted on May 20, 2016 by caroline

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 | 4 Comments

ready to go!

Posted on April 21, 2016 by caroline

I finished it! (with a day to spare..) I’ll be giving it to John’s cousin tomorrow and I think it’ll be just right for a sweet little baby to snuggle down in. John remembered that our own daughter had a … Continue reading →

Posted in Finally finished, Knitting, The Maker's Year | 5 Comments

just another Wednesday……

Posted on January 6, 2016 by caroline

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 →

Posted in Cross Stitch, EPP, Fabric, Knitting, The Maker's Year, yarn along | 15 Comments

a blank page

Posted on January 1, 2016 by caroline

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 →

Posted in Cross Stitch, Finally finished, Knitting, Life, The Maker's Year | 9 Comments