Cross stitching for Thrive

November 25, 2019December 2, 2019 jennsyarnaddictionLeave a comment

For the last couple of Fridays of this month, I have been leading cross stitch sessions at work. It's part of the mental health campaign called Thrive, which is happening all month long. I sold little kits with patterns, thread, a needle and a hoop, and showed people how to cross stitch. Or they could… Continue reading Cross stitching for Thrive

Cross stitch cards

November 22, 2019December 2, 2019 jennsyarnaddictionLeave a comment

I stitched up some small designs of cross stitch images. They are so fast and pleasing to make. Then I mount them with some tape and ribbon on to card stock. Boom, handmade cards!

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Snow pair

November 21, 2019December 2, 2019 jennsyarnaddictionLeave a comment

I made up this snow couple for a donation for a theatre fundraiser. They look nice, on my sunny couch.

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More Loom-knit Headbands

November 20, 2019December 2, 2019 jennsyarnaddictionLeave a comment

I've been making up more headbands on my loom. I made up this pattern years ago and altered it just a bit. I use two strands of worsted weight held together and wrap around a total of 18 pegs, 9 on each side. Then follow the rest of the pattern as written. This white one… Continue reading More Loom-knit Headbands

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Family birthdays

November 19, 2019December 2, 2019 jennsyarnaddictionLeave a comment

This past weekend, me, my sister, and my niece celebrated our birthdays together. That's right, we are all Scorpios so watch out! We went out for pizza... And then went to my sisters house for cake. THREE cakes, to be exact! Yes, it was a bit excessive to have three cakes, but that's what we… Continue reading Family birthdays