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Needleworker, Knitter, Crocheter, Sewist, Paper Crafter, and more!
AKA: Heather, Silverlotus, Stitchinglotus
Located just outside of Toronto, Canada.
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Author Archives: Heather
Smalls SAL and Other Updates
Hello, my Stitchy Friends. Thank you so much for sticking with me through this rather mixed up year. I appreciate all the emails from you checking to make sure that all is well and just to see what I’m up … Continue reading
Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween, spooky stitchers! I hope all your little ghosts, goblins, and witches are having a wonderful day. As per usually, its a rainy Halloween day here, but hopefully it will clear up by the evening when all the little … Continue reading
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Posted in Machine Embroidery, Papercrafts
Tagged Halloween, Machine Embroidery, Papercrafts
Smalls SAL – October 2018 Check-In
Hello, Stitchy Friends! Welcome to the perpetually late Smalls SAL check-in. I know I promised I wouldn’t be late again, but here we are. I have a confession: I didn’t finish a small this month. I’ve been working on one, … Continue reading
WIP Wednesday – Almost There
Look, I’m back! Two posts in two days. 😀 Today I’m sharing my progress on this year’s big project: Candy Cane Santa Stocking from Dimensions. Look at that! I am so close to being done! Much of the toe is … Continue reading
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Posted in Cross Stitch
Tagged Christmas, Christmas Stocking, Cross Stitch, WIPs, WIPS Wednesday
Smalls SAL – September 2018 Check-In
Oh dear… Somehow it is October already and I missed the Smalls SAL check-in day again. I am so very, very sorry. I have no excuses other than I just forgot. My project was done and waiting to be photographed, … Continue reading
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Posted in Cross Stitch
Tagged Cross Stitch, Finishes, Halloween, Just Nan, Smalls SAL 2018
Smalls SAL – August 2018 Check-In
Hello, Smalls Stitchers! It is check-in time again. We are just at the tail end of summer break here, so I haven’t been stitching much. I’ve been enjoying spending time with my son and trying to cherish every moment. He … Continue reading
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Posted in Cross Stitch
Tagged Cross Stitch, Finishes, Halloween, Just Nan, Smalls SAL 2018
Chickens!
I love to do needlework by hand. It is one of my favourite ways to pass the time. But, I also really enjoy using my embroidery machine. It can create effects that I don’t have the skill to do by … Continue reading

