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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Author Archives: Heather
Trying Flat Stitches
I mentioned the other week that I was finally going to give hand embroidery a try. I’ve been cross stitching for somewhere around 25 years now, but I have always vehemently avoided hand embroidery. I thought it was to cutesy, … Continue reading
Great-Grandma’s Stash
A few months ago my aunt moved from her rather large house into a small apartment. She has been divesting herself of various family heirlooms which, being the oldest sister, had somehow found their way into her home. I was … Continue reading
The End is In Sight!
Hello, Stitchy Friends! I’m sorry I disappeared for so long. The day after my last post I came down with what turned out to be an awful sinus infection. I spent many days in bed or suffering (not so) silently … Continue reading
Santa’s Journey Stocking Update
Well, it is August 4th. Do you think I managed to finish Santa’s Journey Stocking? No… But I did make some pretty good progress. I just have the stitching in the toe area to finish and the cuff. I’ve already … Continue reading
Smalls SAL – July 2015 Check-In
Welcome, Smalls Stitchers! It is finally the last Wednesday of the month, meaning it is time to share the smalls you’ve stitched. I’m sure you’ve seen all kinds of “Christmas in July” sales and whatnot around this month. Even Songza … Continue reading
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Stitch From Stash – July 2015 Check-In
I may have totally blown my craft budget out of the water this year with the purchase of an embroidery machine, but I’m still trying to stay on track with my cross stitch-related spending. That means, I’m joining in for … Continue reading
My New Machine
It seems like nearly everyone was disappointed with Amazon Prime Day. Weird BBQ parts and foam exercise rollers aren’t everyone’s idea of a hot deal, but there were some great prices on things that, well, we may not have needed… … Continue reading