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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Feeling Blue-ish
I know that those of you who do needlework are familiar with over-dyed and hand-dyed threads. There is a whole set of people out there trying their hand at dying various fibres in a multiplicity of colours (with varying degrees … Continue reading
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Happy Valentine’s Day
May your life be full of love today and every day. Happy Valentine’s Day.
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15 Choices for 15-Sided
Bead, beads, beads. I had the worst time picking out beads for the 15-sided biscornu. I must have tired at least 15 different colours. Here’s what I ended up with: The beads are Mill Hill Magnifica colour 10020 (Royal Amethyst). … Continue reading
February Socks
I cheated a little with my February socks. My original plan was to make Pirate Danger (Raverly link, membership required). But, I didn’t have the yarn caked, and well, I was too lazy to get out the swift and ball … Continue reading
12 Days Torture
One of my goals this year is to stitch Joan Elliott’s 12 Days of Christmas for my mom. It is a big piece, and I do have a lot on my plate this year (and I would absolutely love to … Continue reading
Head and Foot Finishes
More knitting! You all know how much I love to cross stitch, but there is no denying that knitting is much faster. The foot finish is one sock: Saturday Socks from the discontinued Knit Picks Fancy Feet Anklets kit. The … Continue reading
February 2011 Stitching Blogger Question
I completely forgot about the Stitching Blogger Questions that Lee over at Lakeside Stitcher posts. (Thanks to Anna at Stitch Bitch for the reminder.) This month’s prompt is: We like to stitch things for people we love. Show us and … Continue reading