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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Knitting for Babies
Spring is well on its way here in Southern Ontario, or at least in the GTA where I am. Today we should get to 15°C and have a rain shower. Of course, I’m no fool (mostly), and I know that … Continue reading
National Craft Month – Cross Stitch
March is National Craft Month in the U.S. And, while I am not American, I am happy to embrace anything that urges us to celebrate the crafts we love, that help us remain sane, and that feed our souls. A … Continue reading
February Review and March Goals; and a Gold
Thank goodness for March! Spring is on the way, even if we have just experienced our first real snowfall of the Winter. Flowers will be starting to popping up soon, the rain will come by the end of the month, … Continue reading
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Posted in Cross Stitch, Knitting
Tagged Cross Stitch, Finishes, Goals, Knitting, Knitting Olympics
A Knitting Meme and Some Hope
I’ll start you off with a little Hope. I’ve made great progress on this panel. And while I won’t say it is easier than Teresa Wentzler’s Love panel, I will say that Jennifer Aikman-Smith’s panel is less complicated and therefore … Continue reading
Knitting Olympics Update 2 and Love
Happily, I am moving along very well with my Knitting Olympics project Hey Teach. Last night I finished up the back and left front and seamed them together using the invisible 3-needle bind off (sometimes called Japanese 3-needle bind off, I think). … Continue reading
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Posted in Cross Stitch, Knitting
Tagged Cross Stitch, Finishes, Knitting, Knitting Olympics, Teresa Wentzler
A Little Cat and TUSAL
Things are getting back to normal around here. Baby Man has slept through the night three nights in a row. I’m not yet ready to admit success, but it is a good start. And with full nights of sleep, all … Continue reading
Knitting Olympics Update 1
Happy Chinese New Year! Gong hei fat choi! (That more or less means “Congratulations and be prosperous.”) Welcome to the year of the tiger. I’ve been a bit of a busy bee the last few days. On Friday afternoon I finished … Continue reading