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
A Castle with a Sock
It’s been a while since I’ve written about what I’ve been up to. With quanta taking some time off work last week, I was able to get away a couple of times and see some of the outside world. Along … Continue reading
Time to Set Goals?
Goal setting has been on my mind a lot lately. The last year or two have been pretty free form thanks to the endless demands that Baby Man puts on my time. I do what I can, when I can, … Continue reading
Swiming in WIPs
I have a lot of WIPs (that is, works-in-progress). The other weekend, I counted 35 cross stitch WIPs along with another 36 projects I could start with buying few or no supplies, one crochet WIPs (the Never Ending Blue Shawl … Continue reading
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A Nearly There Fairy
I’ve been moving along very well on Halloween Fairy. Below is the latest picture. Halloween Fairy by Mirabilia Threads: DMC and Kreinik #4 braid Beads: Mill Hill Fabric: 32ct. Cashel in Cobblestone And, since a girl can never have too … Continue reading
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Swans, Socks, a Fairy, and a Special Kitty
The other day I promised to share a special finish. Here it is: Bushfire Kitty from The Cat’s Whiskers. It is a special design being offered by Janie as a way to raise funds for the Australian Red Cross Bushfire … Continue reading
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A Pretty Little Treasure
For the past couple of days I’ve been working on Treasure Keep from the February issue of The Gift of Stitching. It is a lovely design featuring a wooden swan embellishment. Because I like the back side of my swan … Continue reading
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Totally Useless SAL… and Socks!
I forgot to mention that I signed up to take part in the Totally Useless SAL (that’s Stitch Along for those not in the know). The point to get a glass jar and fill it with orts and other remnants … Continue reading
