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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Tag Archives: Finishes
Shoulders and Toes
Thank you very much for all the lovely comments on Bargello Basics. I often second guess myself when changing colours in a design, but I really think I got it right with that one. Today I have two knitting finishes … Continue reading
Basically Bargello
I love trying new to me needlework techniques, and I especially love it when they are simple and fabulous when finished. This is Bargello Basics by Teresa Wentzler, a class piece from the 2009 Creativ Festival. Sadly, that was the … Continue reading
Shades of Spring
Let’s see, I’ve covered Halloween and Christmas so far this month. How about Easter next? This is another old Creativ Festival class (2010, I believe), from Laura Dickson of Enchanting Lair. It is called Hanging About, and due to supplier … Continue reading
Fields of White
Ugh! I know that I don’t like working with large swaths of white. And, yet, I do it again and again. The pattern is 1753 Sweaters (great name, eh?) from Sirdar. The yarn is Knit Picks Cotlin in colour Swan, … Continue reading
A Dragon’s Castle
I’ve had the Creativ Festival on my mind recently because it is time for the class brochure to come out, and so I figured maybe it was time to finish up a few old class projects. Earlier this week I … Continue reading
Winter is Coming. Right?
There’s nothing like knitting winter accessories in the middle of a heat wave. This A Noble Cowl, designed by Emily Kausalik (and free!), and knit from Cascade Yarns Pima Silk in colour 6478 Sky Blue. I finished it up … Continue reading
A Little Voodoo
Christmas in July? No way! It is time for Halloween stitching! (Oops! This is also my Theme-a-licious post for this month!) Haberdashery Designs Voodoo Girl has been on my to do list for ages. (I finished her companion, Voodoo Boy, … Continue reading