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Needleworker, Knitter, Crocheter, Sewist, Paper Crafter, and more!
AKA: Heather, Silverlotus, Stitchinglotus
Located just outside of Toronto, Canada.
Monthly Archives: May 2013
Ornament SAL – May Check-In
It’s time for the fifth Ornament SAL check-in! I hope your stitching fingers have been working hard. I’m going to tell you a secret: my ornament isn’t quite finished yet. All that remains is the back stitching, which I should … Continue reading
Floss Toss Mystery
Uh oh, what’s this? Yep, a floss toss of another new design. Clearly my restraint has completely disappeared. I signed up for the new Passione Ricamo mystery SAL that begins in June. Come on, it’s a mermaid. I lost my … Continue reading
Test Flower
My quest to create my own thread kit for Victoria Sampler’s Where Stitchers Gather has been pretty successful. I scavenged through the threads I had left over from some other Victoria Sampler designs I have finished, and I was able … Continue reading
Pigtail Girl
I love, love, love to make toys. Unfortunately, the little man doesn’t like soft toys. But I will totally jump at the chance to make one for someone else. This cutie is Little Pigtail Girl, designed by pjcraftsinaustin. (Link to … Continue reading
Stitching a Pocket
Oh dear, it looks like I broke my promise to myself of not buying a new project. But, I was just so smitten when I saw Victoria Sampler’s Where Stitchers Gather that I couldn’t help myself. Rather than buy the … Continue reading
Taking a Rest
I don’t have too much progress to share this week because I’ve been forced to take another break from stitching and knitting. My tennis elbow is acting up again. I think, perhaps, I’d really better go to physiotherapy this time. … Continue reading
Happy Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day to all of you who are mothers, act as a mother, or have a mother. Image courtesy VintageHolidayCrafts.com