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: Knitting
Flowery Finishes
I’ve had a couple of flowery days of progress, and knocked another thing off my August To Do list! First, I finished up Planet June’s crocheted African Violets. These are to adorable, and very easy to make. I used Bernat … Continue reading
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Posted in Cross Stitch, Knitting
Tagged Christmas Ornaments, Creativ Festival, Crochet, Cross Stitch, Finishes, Knitting, Socks
Formal Garden Finish
I seem to be speeding along quite nicely this month, working on fulfilling my August goals. Not only have I finished crocheting the bear parts for the Baby Man’s afghan, but I have also finally finished part 3 of Papillon … Continue reading
Gardens, Snowflakes and Yet Another Sock
The last couple of days have been pretty busy. My mom was down for a visit and we were able to escape, sans baby, to the Eaton Centre to do some shopping and enjoy a lovely lunch. That evening, quanta … Continue reading
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Posted in Cross Stitch, Knitting
Tagged Castles in the Air, Christmas Ornaments, Creativ Festival, Cross Stitch, Knitting, Socks
A Rainbow-Coloured Failure
I’ve finally had my first knitting failure. It isn’t because I don’t possess the skill required (entrelac is actually really easy if you have good directions), nor it is because because I kept making mistakes. I’ve been defeated by my … Continue reading
Work Sucks, Lace is Great
Today was not the best day. This was my first trip back to the office after going on leave (or leaving, depending on how you look at it). My team is at a new location now, and while it is … Continue reading
Scroll Lace and Teacup Dragon
Pictures again! Thankfully the husband had a spare USB cable, so I didn’t have to find mine. (Actually, I looked everywhere for it and it has completely disappeared. Another way the phone is getting its revenge on me.) So, here … Continue reading
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Tagged Cross Stitch, Exchanges, Knitting, Teresa Wentzler
Lace, Family, and Small Sucesses
Sadly, this is a post without pictures. You see, I’ve been having lots of trouble with my cell phone. (Oh, how I wanted to love it when I first bought it. But now I hate it and spend time thinking … Continue reading
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Posted in Knitting, My Life
Tagged Knitting, Navel-Gazing