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
My Swirlygig
Two days without Internet access. Who’d have thought it would be so hard. Of course, forgetting to print out the knitting pattern I’m working on wasn’t a smart idea, and led to much wailing and gnashing of teeth. But in … Continue reading
Sampler de Noel and Book Challenge Update 1
I little while ago I posted about taking part in the 10 Book Reading Challenge that Vickie from Reading and Stitching is hosting. Can you believe, I’ve already finished three books. I may have mentioned that not only am I … Continue reading
Finshes and More Finishes (Time for Something New!)
In my last post I mentioned that I had spent the afternoon sewing. My sewing skills are pretty minimal. I can make drawstring bags (like this one), or paper-piecing quilts (I’ve made four of these), and I can finish bellpulls. … Continue reading
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Tagged Central Park Hoodie, Cross Stitch, Finishes, Knitting
Endless Button Band, and Some Books
Progress continues on the Central Park Hoodie. I’m working on both the endless, long, never-ending button band and the second sleeve. Sadly, no pictures today because the husband has taken the camera. You’ll just have to believe me that it … Continue reading
Viral Stitching
The other day @knittydotcom tweeted a link to this blog entry: Viral Knits from Bellsknits. In it Bells writes about all the knitting patterns that everyone seems to be making: Monkey, Clapotis, Fetchings, etc. (Funny how so many of the … Continue reading
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Castles and Trees
Another week gone with no posts. I’ve been hard at work on both cross stitch and knitting projects. And since I have a lot to say, I thought I’d share the cross stitch projects first. This morning I put the … Continue reading
September 2009 Goals
Ah, September. Even though I have been out of school for eight years now (!), it still feels like the start of a new year. The weather is cooling off (okay, we’ve actually had a really cool summer, but you … Continue reading