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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Monthly Archives: August 2010
Meet Jack
Finally, a finish I can share: Jack O Lantern by Casey Buonaugurio! This time I got the colour a little more true. The fabric is an unknown pumkpin-y coloured linen that is somewhere around 34 count. I do plan on … Continue reading
A Touch of Halloween
My exchange piece is done and in the mail. Hopefully it will arrive safely and quickly at its destination. I think it turned out very nicely, but I’m still concerned that it won’t be to the taste of the recipient. … Continue reading
A Little Blue Sweater
I’m still working away on my exchange piece, so I have no cross stitch pictures to show. Usually I have my exchange pieces done long before the mailing date, but this summer I’ve spent a lot of time knitting and … Continue reading
Completionist
I’m on a bit of a completionist kick right now. Not only have a managed to get my hands on very nearly ever TW design I’d like to have, but I’ve also managed to complete my DMC collection. Thanks to … Continue reading
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Posted in Cross Stitch, Knitting
Tagged Cross Stitch, Knitting, Sweater
Time to Put Down the Hook?
My hands are hurting. Quite a lot, actually. I’m not sure the exact cause, but I’m pretty sure I’ve narrowed it down to my latest crochet project, the Inga Bag. She is nearly done. I just have to make the … Continue reading
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Posted in Crochet, Cross Stitch
Tagged Crochet, Cross Stitch, Inga Bag, Knitting, Shetland Pi KAL
Endless Squares
I honestly don’t know how people crochet those giant granny square afghans. I’m currently on square 14 of 16 for my Inga bag, and I’m about to call it quits. Yes, granny squares are quick and fairly mindless, but they … Continue reading
Short on the Live Simply
I’m not even going to bother to explain why I haven’t posted for over a week. I’m sure by now you are all aware that I am scatter-brained and don’t always get around to doing what I intend to do. … Continue reading