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: My Life
A Box of Buttons
I’ve been a cross stitcher for many years. I think I did my first (stamped) piece some time around 1991 or 1992, and very quickly afterwards moved on to counted cross stitch. I tried regular embroidery a few times, but … Continue reading
Birthday Gifts!
Last year I complained a few times about not ever getting stash as gifts for birthday, Christmas, etc. This past Christmas, my parents did buy some stash, much to my delight. And, for my birthday this past weekend, I was … Continue reading
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Another Year Older, Another Year as a Mother
I’m 32 today. 32. Not 22. Not even 29. I’m now uncomfortably into my 3os. Oddly, I still feel like an awkward teenager most of the time. I still feel like everyone knows more than me, and that I have … Continue reading
Radio Killed the News Anchor
I’ve spent the last couple of days listening to the radio instead of watching TV during the day. Oddly, I’ve found that is has already made a bit of a change. Mostly, I’m not so darn worried about the Swine … Continue reading
May 2009 Goals
It is May already, and time to review my April goals and set some goals for May. First, for crafting I said that in April I wanted to: Crochet an Easter basket for the Baby Man Finish Baby Man’s jacket … Continue reading
April 2009 Goals
As the baby gets older, I’m discovering that I have less and less time to get things done. It’s funny how much time kids can take up. 😉 So, with that in mind, I thought I might set myself some … Continue reading
2009 Goals – 1st Quarter Review
Now that the first quarter of the year is coming to an end, I thought it was a good time to review my 2009 Goals. I won’t comment on them all, but I will touch on the ones I’ve done … Continue reading
