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Needleworker, Knitter, Crocheter, Sewist, Cricuteer, and more!
Also known as Silverlotus
Located just outside of Toronto, Canada.
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Category Archives: Knitting
Yarn Review: Lion Brand Go For Faux
As some of you know, I am a non-wooly knitter–I am very allergic to all kinds of animal fibres. I’m always on the lookout for cool new non-wooly yarns. So, when Yarn Canada reached out to me and asked if … Continue reading
WIP Wednesday – Do My Wings Look Weird? and Wristwarmers!
Hello, Stitchy Friends! I’m back for another WIP (work-in-progress) Wednesday. I’ve got two projects to share today. First, the stitching. I’m very nearly finished with Halloween Fairy from Mirabilia. But, my problem with the wings continues. As you may remember, I … Continue reading
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Posted in Cross Stitch, Knitting
Tagged Cross Stitch, Halloween, Knitting, Mirabilia, Sponsored, WIPs, WIPS Wednesday
Review – LoveKnitting.com
I am always so delighted to discover a new online knitting shop, and I’m even more delighted when it actually goes out of its way to make my life easier. LoveKnitting.com is more than an online shop stocked with 100s … Continue reading
WIP Wednesday – Two Types of Socks
Hello, Stitchy Friends! It’s time for another Wednesday update. Right now we are in the middle of March Break, which means I need to fight my son for computer access… to play games. (Most of my blogging I do on … Continue reading
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Posted in Cross Stitch, Knitting
Tagged Christmas Stocking, Cross Stitch, Knitting, Socks, WIPs
Playing with Yarn
Hello, Stitchy Friends! Summer vacation is in its second third week already. Amazing how quickly time is flying by. We’ve been busy making bottle rockets, reading great books, and mostly doing just a whole lot of nothing. Sadly, that also … Continue reading
Saturday School – Dyeing Yarn
Welcome back to Saturday School! Today we will be watching another video from Yarnspirations and The Crochet Crowd. This time Mikey is taking us through the process of yarn dyeing. Specifically, he is sharing how cotton yarn is dyed as … Continue reading
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Posted in Crochet, Cross Stitch, Knitting, Satuday School
Tagged Dyeing, Saturday School, Yarn
Saturday School – How Yarn is Made
Hi, Stitchy Friends! Today marks the start of a new series here at Stitching Lotus: Saturday School. Every week I’ll be sharing a cool video, article, or picture essay that will teach us all a little bit about needlework, knitting, … Continue reading
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Posted in Crochet, Knitting, Satuday School
Tagged Crochet, Knitting, Saturday School, Yarn