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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WIPocalypse – March 2014
Well, it was a much busier week than I expected. The weather is (sort of) improving, so I’ve spent this week running errands like getting the little man new boots. So, time has flown and I’ve forgotten to post. I’m … Continue reading
Brucie
It is Sock Madness time, which means I’m back to knitting socks. How’s this for a start? The pattern is Brucie, the qualifying pattern for Sock Madness 8. It is knit to very specific specifications, which is why the leg … Continue reading
Turtle Trot – March Check-In
It is Turtle Trot time again. This month I only made a few stitches on one of my original Turtle Trot pieces: Down the Garden Path by Lynn Nicoletti. I stitched the tops of two of the eggplants and then … Continue reading
Beaded Stawberries
I adore strawberries. They are my absolute favourite fruit. Although, I am always very annoyed by how quickly they go bad. But this one will always stay fresh: The pattern is Strawberry Sewing Emery Pincushion from Naomi Smith of Black … Continue reading
Five Year Socks
Have you ever had a very small project that you kept putting off because you knew it wouldn’t take you very long to do it? Well, guess how long I put off knitting this tiny sock. Almost five years! I … Continue reading
Mobius Earrings
My adventures in chainmaille continue, although not as smoothly as I would like. Last month I ordered some supplies from Art Beads with the intention of making several pairs of earrings from instructions on Marilyn Gardiner’s website. Unfortunately, a lot … Continue reading
Christmas Mice
Our Christmas tree has been down for what seems like ages, and I’ve even manged to put away all the Christmas things that inevitable get forgotten. (Okay, except for that one reindeer ornament that is still sitting on a bookshelf.) But, … Continue reading