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
Words in the Snow, Dragons and More
There seems to be an epidemic of stitching blog give-aways lately! Here’s a run down of the one’s I’ve come across that are still open: Annette’s Acre – Annette is having a draw for books (which I love), pop over … Continue reading
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Posted in Cross Stitch
Tagged 10 Book Reading Challenge, Christmas Stocking, Cross Stitch, Finishes
Strangled by Tesla
As a former Engineering student, I came across Nikola Tesla often in my studies. I’ve also run across him in fiction (it is rumoured that H.P. Lovecraft’s Nyarlathotep is based on Tesla), on TV (I love Murdoch Mysteries), and in … Continue reading
My Swirlygig
Two days without Internet access. Who’d have thought it would be so hard. Of course, forgetting to print out the knitting pattern I’m working on wasn’t a smart idea, and led to much wailing and gnashing of teeth. But in … Continue reading
TUSAL and Another Pair of Socks
I’m late again. It seems like I’m always running behind lately. I should have posted by Total Useless Stitch Along picture on the 18th, but it slipped my mind. I meant to do it yesterday, but I gave blood in … Continue reading
Finshes and More Finishes (Time for Something New!)
In my last post I mentioned that I had spent the afternoon sewing. My sewing skills are pretty minimal. I can make drawstring bags (like this one), or paper-piecing quilts (I’ve made four of these), and I can finish bellpulls. … Continue reading
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Posted in Cross Stitch, Knitting
Tagged Central Park Hoodie, Cross Stitch, Finishes, Knitting
Castles and Trees
Another week gone with no posts. I’ve been hard at work on both cross stitch and knitting projects. And since I have a lot to say, I thought I’d share the cross stitch projects first. This morning I put the … Continue reading
Cthulhu and a Ninja, Now with Eyes!
It is already the end of August, although with the way the weather has been here in Southern Ontario you’d think it was the end of September. Since it is the end of the month, I should be reviewing my … Continue reading
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Posted in Cross Stitch, Knitting
Tagged Amigurumi, Central Park Hoodie, Crochet, Cross Stitch, Finishes, Knitting