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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Category Archives: Cross Stitch
Is That a Door?
Remember my plan to stitch stockings for my immediate family? Well, as you may know, I’ve got two done now: my son and my mom. Next up is my dad, and I have actually made a start! The design is … Continue reading
Precious Jewel
Hello, stitchy friends! November is well underway now, and with it all that wonderful autumn weather I love so much. Tomorrow, Canada and other commonwealth countries observe Remembrance Day. After that is Christmas, and believe me when I say nearly … Continue reading
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Posted in Cross Stitch
Tagged Christmas Ornaments, Creativ Festival, Cross Stitch, Finishes
Happy Halloweenie!
Happy Halloween, stitchy friends! In honour of the season, I stitched up the new-ish Lizzie*Kate limited edition kit, Halloweenie. I used the fabric included in the kit, and stitched it with DMC threads. I followed the finishing directions in the … Continue reading
Smalls SAL 2015 – October Check-In
Happy Smalls SAL check-in day! I hope you’ve all found time to stitch up a little small for this month. If not, don’t worry! There is always next month, or even next year. Yep, the Smalls SAL will be back … Continue reading
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Halloween Tree
I love Halloween, but my husband doesn’t really. So, out of respect for him, I don’t decorate as early or as much as I would like. I actually didn’t get out the Halloween decorations until yesterday. And, I think I … Continue reading
Stitch From Stash – October 2015
Oh, stitchy friends, it was not a good month. I went way over budget… Month: October 2015 Spent: $80 Earned: $15 Let’s see. I bought Lizzie*Kate’s Halloweenie, the fibre package for X’s and Oh’s Spooky House, a scissor fob kit … Continue reading
Creativ Festival Fall 2015 – Day 4
Today was day four of classes for the Creativ Festival, and the second day that the shopping floor was open. I started the day with a regular cross stitch class with Maria Gollek of MarNac Designs. Right now he doesn’t … Continue reading
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Posted in Cross Stitch, Hand Embroidery
Tagged Christmas Ornaments, Creativ Festival, Cross Stitch, Hand Embroidery, WIPs
