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
Formal Garden Finish
I seem to be speeding along quite nicely this month, working on fulfilling my August goals. Not only have I finished crocheting the bear parts for the Baby Man’s afghan, but I have also finally finished part 3 of Papillon … Continue reading
Gardens, Snowflakes and Yet Another Sock
The last couple of days have been pretty busy. My mom was down for a visit and we were able to escape, sans baby, to the Eaton Centre to do some shopping and enjoy a lovely lunch. That evening, quanta … Continue reading
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Posted in Cross Stitch, Knitting
Tagged Castles in the Air, Christmas Ornaments, Creativ Festival, Cross Stitch, Knitting, Socks
Work Sucks, Lace is Great
Today was not the best day. This was my first trip back to the office after going on leave (or leaving, depending on how you look at it). My team is at a new location now, and while it is … Continue reading
Scroll Lace and Teacup Dragon
Pictures again! Thankfully the husband had a spare USB cable, so I didn’t have to find mine. (Actually, I looked everywhere for it and it has completely disappeared. Another way the phone is getting its revenge on me.) So, here … Continue reading
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Posted in Cross Stitch, Knitting
Tagged Cross Stitch, Exchanges, Knitting, Teresa Wentzler
TUSAL July, and More!
It’s the New Moon again, and that means it is time to share my Totally Useless Stitch Along photos. All the knitting and crocheting I’ve been doing is really helping to fill up my jar. I can see yarn from … Continue reading
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Tagged Castles in the Air, Christmas Stocking, Cross Stitch, Knitting, TUSAL
It’s In You to Give
A short post today, since I’m off to give blood. It is fairly quick to do and doesn’t hurt much at all. Why not take some time and donate blood? You’ve got plenty, trust me. And, hey, the waiting time … Continue reading
Two Jackets, One Mirror
I think I’ve mentioned a few times that I was taking a class on finishing knitting pieces. (If I didn’t mention it here, I’m sure I mentioned it on my Twitter feed.) So, having learned how to correctly do the … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas Stocking, Cross Stitch, Finishes, Joan Elliott, Knitting
