Archive for September, 2009

What Do You Do With Your Biscornus?

September 26, 2009

This is another Sweetheart Tree Biscornu (Lavender Blossoms) I finished up a few nights ago:

This was a fun stitch… as you can see I simplified the back, which is designed to look just like the front.
I was so excited about receiving the Sweetheart Tree Stitcher’s Favorite Biscornu and Scissor Fob kits that I started them right away!  [...]

Is this cute or what?

September 21, 2009

I saw it last night.
I called House of Stitches, who had just received their shipment today.
Pulled out credit card and ordered it!
I will probably start stitching it in a couple of days.
Sweetheart Tree Stitchers Favorite Biscornu!

And… the matching scissor fob!

Look at the little spools of thread!  Look at the tiny buttons!  I adore this.

Knitting Update and a Little Stitching

September 20, 2009

I finally finished my scarf. I’m still not sure if I’ll do anything to finish it off, but I did like Missy’s idea of chainstitching some sort of eyelash type fiber and sewing around the edges.

However, I’ve learned that stockinette stitch likes to curl up, which is a little annoying for a first [...]

Rollercoasters! Cedar Point!

September 4, 2009

I took the day off yesterday and went to Cedar Point and had an awesome time.  Stayed at the resort to get an hour early entry pass, then once the park opened to the public, the lines stayed really short or were non-existent.  I waited 20 min at most for Millenium Force and maybe 30 [...]

August Ornament – Just In Time

September 1, 2009

Sunday I went to visit some of the Wisconsin stitchers and we had a fun GTG.  It so much fun to hang out with smart, beautiful, and strong women!  Between my job and home life, I don’t get a whole lot of “Girl Time.”
I brought my August ornament to the GTG and managed to finish [...]