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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: Finishes
A Parade of Pumpkins
The CherryWood Design Studios stitching continues! This is Pumpkin Ribbons On Parade, which I shared a little bit of earlier this week (last week?). As I said before, I believe the linen is 28ct Lugana in colourway Silvery Sky from … Continue reading
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Isle of Trucks
I’ve done it! I’ve knit a fair isle sweater! The pattern is Isle of Trucks by Fawn Pea, available through Knit Picks for US$1.99. I used Knit Picks Cotlin yarn, a lovely blend of cotton and linen. And, since I … Continue reading
Have a Ball!
Now that school has started, I’ve started to think about the coming winter. (Gosh, it is going to be difficult if we can’t get the little man over his car sickness!) And, that means Christmas and Christmas ornaments. This is … Continue reading
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Time for Lunch!
The little man starts school next week, and even though he will only be going to junior kindergarten and only be there for 2 1/2 hours, he is still supposed to bring a snack. So, what’s a crafty mommy to … Continue reading
Socks and Scarves
I’m working on keeping my head and toes warm, again. The scarf is Bias “Before and After” Scarf by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas (available through Ravelry or here for US$5). The pattern is written for fingering weight yarn, but they … Continue reading
Delicious Delight
My sporadic adventures in canvaswork continues. This is Delicious Delight by Carolyn Mitchell. It is part of her Gourmandise Gems Collection, but I am stitching it out of the Festive 2010 issue of A Needle Pulling Thread (which featured three … Continue reading
Lotus Heart
Another sock finish! The pattern is Lotus Heart Socks by Gina House of Sleepy Eyes Knitting. The pattern is available through Ravelry, and is on sale for US$3 until August 21st. The yarn is Dye-Version’s Bamboo Stretch Sock in colourway … Continue reading
