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
Pretty as a Peacock
I’m so happy to have finally finished this pretty little nonsense piece for myself: Isn’t it lovely? I’m not sure what I will use this tiny needleslide for, but I like it anyway. Attaching the felt to the back did … Continue reading
Sewing Up a Storm
Well, not really. But I did get out the old needle and thread to finish up this guy: You may remember that I originally shared a picture of him back in April. I ordered the eyes almost right away, but … Continue reading
Ornament of the Month – November 2010
The first month of my self-imposed ornament of the month club has gone well. I’ve finished up Holly Leaves by Jemini Designs from the 2000 Just Cross Stitch ornament issue. It is stitched on 28 ct. Silvery Moon Cashel (on … Continue reading
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Posted in Cross Stitch
Tagged Christmas Ornaments, Cross Stitch, Finishes, Ornament of the Month
Headin’ to Texas
As I’ve mentioned before, I’m deep into holiday knitting and stitching, which means I don’t have a lot of pictures to share. However, I did forget to share the socks and ferret that I sent off to a lady in … Continue reading
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Posted in Crochet, Knitting
Tagged Amigurumi, Crochet, Finishes, Knitting, PlanetJune, Socks
A Little Halloween Crochet
Yesterday I took a little break from cross stitch to whip out a few small Halloween decorations. The pumpkin is a free (or donationware) pattern from PlanetJune. The three other little guys are from PlanetJune’s PocketAmi Set 3: Halloween. All … Continue reading
One Step Forward, and Fifteen (?!) Back
I’m so proud of myself! I’ve finished another project from this year’s CreativFestival. This time it is Hidden Treasures by Enchanting Lair. It is stitched with Gloriana and Belle Soie silks, beads, Kreniek braid, and a pewter charm. It will … Continue reading
A Trio of Ornaments
I love it when I finish a design, and I love it three times as much when I finish three! First is Perforated Paper Dragon Ornament from Dragon Dreams (Creativ Festival class). Jennifer designed it so that one colour was … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas Ornaments, Creativ Festival, Cross Stitch, Dragon Dreams, Finishes
