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: Knitting
Needlework News
I’m getting back in the groove, ladies, and I thought I’d get started with some interesting and fun needlework news that I’ve been saving up. Old Sweaters New Again – Mary Maxim and Roots have teamed up to sell remakes … Continue reading
Stitching Nest
It’s been two weeks since moving day, and we are starting to get settled. The little man started school today, and so we are getting into our new schedule as well. I’ve been busy with this move than expected. Last … Continue reading
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Posted in Cross Stitch, Knitting
Tagged Cross Stitch, Knitting, Socks, Teresa Wentzler, WIPs
Needlework News
Interesting things have been happening out there. Timey-wimey dice, smuggling drugs, and so much in between. 12 Doctor D12 – Robin Hobbs has created a super cool 12-side die that features the faces of The Doctor. Sadly, the War Doctor … Continue reading
Blue Butterflies for My Feet
A week and a half ago or so I whined about how I’ve had to cut back on knitting and other things for a little while to allow the nerve in my elbow to heal a bit. Thankfully, things seem … Continue reading
Ulnar
For the past couple of years I’ve been experiencing pain in my elbow, arm and fingers. Some times it is so bad I can hardly stand it, but it is most often a dull ache that I can ignore. After … Continue reading
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Posted in Knitting, My Life
Needlework News
It is time for another edition of Needlework news, my round-up of interesting knitting, crochet and needlework news stories from around the world. Teaching Traditional Indian Embroidery – The Hindu (an English-language Indian daily newspaper) shared the story of Sheela … Continue reading
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Posted in Crochet, Cross Stitch, Knitting, The Outside World
Tagged Needlework News
Knit in Public
Today marks the start of World Wide Knit in Public Week. According to their website, World Wide Knit in Public Day began in 2005, by Danielle Landes, as a way to for knitters to come together. Since then, it has … Continue reading
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