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Needleworker, Knitter, Crocheter, Sewist, Paper Crafter, and more!
Also known as Silverlotus & Stitchinglotus
Located just outside of Toronto, Canada.
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Tag Archives: Creativ Festival
Matryoshka Keepsake Case Finish
I used to have a rule about the Creativ Festival: I needed to finish all the previous year’s classes before I could sign up for the next year’s classes. A few years back, that rule was forgotten as the number … Continue reading
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Posted in Crafts, Hand Embroidery, Sewing
Tagged Creativ Festival, Finishes, Hand Embroidery, Hand Sewing
Creative Persuasion
Thank you so very, very much for all the kind words about my Punto Antico finish the other day. Both pieces are just lovely, and I definitely need to get a nicer pair of scissor to go with the fob. … Continue reading
Half a Biscornu
We have been having such terribly dull and damp days around here that I decided to get out some decidedly more cheery stitching. I just finished up one side of the Lilies Biscornu, which is from a class taught by … Continue reading
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Posted in Punto Antico
Tagged Creativ Festival, Finishes, Gingerbread Girl Designs, Punto Antico
Icy Finish
Oh, stitchy friends, can you believe I managed to finish something else? I’m on a roll. Actually, I’ve come to the end of a short productive streak. 😉 This is Icy Ornament, designed by Carol Storie for the 2015 Creativ … Continue reading
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Posted in Cross Stitch
Tagged Christmas Ornaments, Creativ Festival, Cross Stitch, Finishes
Shiny Swirls
Another finish! I’m so proud of myself! This is Geometric Swirl Ornament, taught by Diane Scott for the 2014 Creativ Festival. And, if I am honest with you, I actually finished this a couple of months ago, but I kept … Continue reading
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Posted in Cross Stitch
Tagged Christmas Ornaments, Creativ Festival, Cross Stitch, Finishes
Precious Jewel
Hello, stitchy friends! November is well underway now, and with it all that wonderful autumn weather I love so much. Tomorrow, Canada and other commonwealth countries observe Remembrance Day. After that is Christmas, and believe me when I say nearly … Continue reading
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Posted in Cross Stitch
Tagged Christmas Ornaments, Creativ Festival, Cross Stitch, Finishes
Buttonhole Conquered!
I did it! I got all the way around (perfectly lined up), and finally, once and for all, have the darn buttonhole stitch figured out. I added new thread the proper way, picked out stitches, and even made the end … Continue reading