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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Jagged Window
I’m always a little sad when something doesn’t turn out the way I pictured it. This is a cathedral window pin cushion. I used these instructions, which are quite good. Unfortunately, my sewing skills are still a bit lacking, and … Continue reading
The Socks That Broke the Camel’s Back
Well, actually, the ones that hurt my hand. 🙁 The pattern: Tintern Abbey by Brenda Dayne (the host of the Cast-On podcast). The pattern is available on Ravelry here individually, or on Brenda’s site as part of her eBook Welsh … Continue reading
WIPocalypse – At a Loss
Well, if you can believe it, I just don’t know what to work on for Wipocalypse this month. I just checked my list, and I have 53 WIPs. Surely to goodness there is something in there I can work on … Continue reading
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Posted in Cross Stitch, Memes & Collabs
Tagged Christmas Ornaments, Creativ Festival, Cross Stitch, Wipocalypse
July Stitching Blogger Question
Ouch! My poor left hand. It seems that knitting four pairs of socks on small metal needles, one right after the other, wasn’t such a good idea. I have developed a pain my in hand that is taking a bit … Continue reading
Happy Canada Day!
Happy Canada Day! Here’s a cute video from Chapters Indigo (Canada’s biggest bookseller), featuring a bunch of great Canadian things, including Canadian books and authors. Check out my other blog, The Lotus Pond, for another one of my favourite feel-good-about-Canada … Continue reading
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My Kingdom for a Sock
As I’m sure you are well aware, I really enjoy knitting socks. They are small, fairly quick projects and the wide variety of patterns allow me to try new techniques all the time. Sock knitting is also less expensive than … Continue reading
Watch Dragon (Theme-a-licious)
There is something about seeing a cross stitch design in person, isn’t there? Take Enchanting Lair’s Watch Dragon. When I first saw the picture online, I thought it was nice, but not for me. I was lucky enough to see … Continue reading