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
Little Pink Flowers
Round 3 of Sock Madness has ended and round 4 is in full swing. I did manage to finish the round 3 socks and make it into the next round. The pattern is Longing for Spring, designed by Caoua Coffee, … Continue reading
Happy Hedgehog
The happy little hedgehog I was working on is all done. Isn’t amazing how much difference backstitching makes? It amazes me every time! (Simple minds, right?) The design is the cover kit from issue 225 of World of Cross Stitching … Continue reading
Chinese Kit Review
You may have heard of AliExpress. It is a little like Amazon and a little like Ebay. Essentially, it allows you to order items directly from Chinese manufactures at really low prices. You can find just about anything on AliExpress, … Continue reading
Playing with Pastels
The little man has never been particularly interested in art. He has been a builder and a reader. But, recently, he has become interested in drawing. So, I read two books from the DIY Bundle, Chalk Pastels Through the Seasons … Continue reading
Happy Easter
I hope everyone is having a lovely Easter, full of chocolate, good food, and nice spring weather.
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Sock Madness Round 2 – Cable Madness
Oh, Sock Madness, why do I keep signing up for you? My poor hand doesn’t like being forced to knit socks so quickly. Thankfully, in the early rounds, there are enough slots that I can take a break between socks … Continue reading
Trying Something New (again)
I’m pretty sure most of you are needle workers. (Except my dad and my husband, who read my blog once in a while to keep an eye on whatever trouble I am getting into now.) Even with all my knitting, … Continue reading