About Heather
Needleworker, Knitter, Crocheter, Sewist, Paper Crafter, and more!
Also known as Silverlotus & Stitchinglotus
Located just outside of Toronto, Canada.
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Yearly Archives: 2009
It’s In You to Give
A short post today, since I’m off to give blood. It is fairly quick to do and doesn’t hurt much at all. Why not take some time and donate blood? You’ve got plenty, trust me. And, hey, the waiting time … Continue reading
The Morgan Incident
I’m still a pretty new knitter. I made my first knit and purl stitches back in September 2008. In the past ten or so months I’ve completed a lot of projects, some easy and some a little more challenging. (You … Continue reading
Two Jackets, One Mirror
I think I’ve mentioned a few times that I was taking a class on finishing knitting pieces. (If I didn’t mention it here, I’m sure I mentioned it on my Twitter feed.) So, having learned how to correctly do the … Continue reading
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Posted in Cross Stitch, Knitting
Tagged Christmas Stocking, Cross Stitch, Finishes, Joan Elliott, Knitting
Happiness Through The Mail
Back in February, I won the draw that Erica of Erica’s Places had to celebrate her 100th post. Now, Erica is a busy lady with her two sons, volunteer work, and model stitching. So, my prize was delayed a little … Continue reading
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Posted in Cross Stitch
Our Very Own Celebrity
Okay, I will admit that the other day I said we needed a celebrity to help promote cross stitch. But, I wasn’t exactly thinking of Frank Bielec (Trading Spaces and Mosey ‘n Me) when I said that. I was thinking, … Continue reading
White Roses and Snow Lace
I’m sorry about the lack of posts this week. No, I haven’t been buried in a pile of garbage, although the husband and I are thinking about heading downtown tonight for dinner and goodness knows what the situation is like … Continue reading
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Posted in Cross Stitch, Knitting
Tagged Cross Stitch, Finishes, Heirloom Birth Sampler, Knitting, Victoria Sampler
The Garbage, She Overflows
As you may (or probably not) know, Toronto city workers are on strike. That means public pools and daycares are closed. As are the city archives, city golf courses, and city-run museums and art galleries (not the ROM and AGO … Continue reading