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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Little Brown Sweater
I’m starting to think that I should just stick with knitting socks. Last week I finished up a sweater for the little man, and I’m not overly happy with the results. I think it is partly a bad yarn/pattern match, … Continue reading
Theme-a-licious – March Madness
You know what they say about the best laid plans. In February I had planned to stitch Teresa Wentzler’s Think Snow as part of Fangirl February. Unfortunately, I still had my January project, Gingerbread House, to finish. So, yeah. Thankfully, … Continue reading
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Posted in Cross Stitch, Memes & Collabs
Tagged Finishes, Teresa Wentzler, Theme-a-licious
Pretty as a Peacock Once Again
Finally, a cross stitch finish for 2012!! This is the Peacock Alphabet Sampler by Lynn B, and the chart is available from her etsy shop. It is stitched on fabric from Enchanting Lair. I believe the colour is Heritage. Either … Continue reading
TUSAL – February 2012
Another new moon, and another Totally Useless Stitch Along post. This month I have a valid reason for posting late: one of my uncles passed away very early yesterday morning. Although I hadn’t seen him for many years, when I … Continue reading
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Posted in Cross Stitch, Media & Politics
Tagged Cross Stitch, Dragon Dreams, Teresa Wentzler, TUSAL, WIPs
Craftsy Blocks of the Month
I have been meaning to learn how to quilt for quite a while now. But, well, I’ve already got enough on my plate and I also didn’t want to have to splash out for a class and a bunch of … Continue reading
Yet More Socks
Surprise! I knit more socks. I finished these up last weekend, and mailed them out back on Monday to a lovely lady who lives in Chicago. The yarn is Crystal Palace Maizy in colourway Earth, and the pattern is just … Continue reading
Theme-a-licious – Fangirl February – Part 2
Want to guess how much stitching I’ve gotten done? Yeah, not much. Well, not much on any TW pieces, and I feel a bit bad about that. I have, however, done quite a bit on Alphabet Peacock Sampler by Lynn … Continue reading