About Heather
Needleworker, Knitter, Crocheter, Sewist, Cricuteer, and more!
Also known as Silverlotus
Located just outside of Toronto, Canada.
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Category Archives: The Outside World
Resolutions, 100 Days and a Giveaway
It’s almost the new year, and that means it is time for some resolutions. If you’ve read my post about 2014 Stitch Alongs, then you know I’m planning on doing a bunch of stitching and cutting way, way back on … Continue reading
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Posted in Crochet, Cross Stitch, Knitting, The Outside World
Finishes, Colds, and Stolen Credit Cards
Well, goodness, I didn’t mean to disappear for so many days. The cold that has been lurking around our house for the past couple of weeks really knocked me out, and I’ve spent a few days trying to sleep it … Continue reading
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Posted in Crochet, Knitting, Site News, The Outside World
Tagged Crochet, Cross Stitch, Knitting, Ornament SAL 2013
Happy Canada Day!
Happy Canada Day! Here’s a cute video from Chapters Indigo (Canada’s biggest bookseller), featuring a bunch of great Canadian things, including Canadian books and authors. Check out my other blog, The Lotus Pond, for another one of my favourite feel-good-about-Canada … Continue reading
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Posted in Site News, The Outside World
My Kingdom for a Sock
As I’m sure you are well aware, I really enjoy knitting socks. They are small, fairly quick projects and the wide variety of patterns allow me to try new techniques all the time. Sock knitting is also less expensive than … Continue reading
The Games That Shall Not be Named
If you are part of the knitting or crochet world, you’ve probably heard that the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) sent a cease and desist letter to the knitting/crochet/weaving site Ravelry regarding the Ravelympics. You can find it here on … Continue reading
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Posted in Media & Politics, The Outside World
Happy Canada Day!
Happy 144th birthday to the greatest country I know. (Today is TUSAL day, but I will post my picture tomorrow.)
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Posted in The Outside World
Good-bye, Quilter’s Palette
On Friday afternoon a sad email arrived in my inbox: my LQS, Quilter’s Palette is closing. When it’s doors close for good, I will have gone from living in a neighbourhood with a fabulous and active yarn shop and quilting … Continue reading
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Posted in Crafts, The Outside World