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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: May 2016
Joyful April
Contrary to my best intentions, I’ve fallen pretty far behind with the Joyful World Stitch Along. Because the patterns are released around the 10th of the month before, my original plan was to have each month completed before that month … Continue reading
Smalls SAL – May 2016 Check-In
Welcome back, Smalls Stitchers! It is time for another Smalls SAL check-in. (If you don’t know what the Smalls SAL is, you can get all the details right here.) And, again, I would like to say thank you very much … Continue reading
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Posted in Cross Stitch
Tagged Christmas Ornaments, Cross Stitch, Finishes, Smalls SAL 2016, Teresa Wentzler
Keep That Stash In Check
I know that many of you are like me: you’ve got a good sized stash that will most likely provide you with lots to do for the rest of your life… and probably well beyond. But, have you thought about … Continue reading
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Posted in Sewing, Stash Organization, The Outside World
Tagged Getting Organzied, News, Stash Organization
EAC Seminar Shopping Trip
The annual EAC Seminar is taking place in Toronto this week. Seminar is gathering of stitchers, teachers, and designers where lots of great classes are offered. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to take any classes this year (bad timing), but I … Continue reading
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Posted in Canvaswork, Cross Stitch, Hand Embroidery
Tagged Canvaswork, Cross Stitch, EAC, Hand Embroidery, Seminar
Gingerbread Needle Case
You might remember that last March (was it that long ago?), I finished up Just Nan’s Gingerbread Needle Case and I was debating about how to finish it. A few of you suggested finishing it as an ornament, which I … Continue reading
Matryoshka Keepsake Case Finish
I used to have a rule about the Creativ Festival: I needed to finish all the previous year’s classes before I could sign up for the next year’s classes. A few years back, that rule was forgotten as the number … Continue reading
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Posted in Crafts, Hand Embroidery, Sewing
Tagged Creativ Festival, Finishes, Hand Embroidery, Hand Sewing
Gift Tags
Hello again, stitchy friends! I’m back with another finish. (I had a few website issues that prevented me from uploading images, hence the delay in posting.) This time it is the cover kit from a UK cross stitch magazine. (I’ll … Continue reading