About Heather
Needleworker, Knitter, Crocheter, Sewist, Cricuteer, and more!
Also known as Silverlotus
Located just outside of Toronto, Canada.
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Tag Archives: Navel-Gazing
Of Family, Weddings, and Stitching for Others
Today I thought I would write a little bit about family since most of my projects recently have been for family members. On a daily basis there is me, quanta (my husband) and Baby Man (now a little over 16 … Continue reading
Being a Canadian Stitcher
I mentioned the other day that I had been thinking a little bit about what it is to be Canadian. Even though we don’t show it as much or as often as our neighbours to the south, we Canadians are … Continue reading
A World of Youngster and Oldsters
Right now I would rather be napping. But instead I’m waiting around to make a phone call to do some negotiating about work. (Update: Did not go well. No new money for me thanks to cutbacks.) It seems lately that … Continue reading
A Box of Buttons
I’ve been a cross stitcher for many years. I think I did my first (stamped) piece some time around 1991 or 1992, and very quickly afterwards moved on to counted cross stitch. I tried regular embroidery a few times, but … Continue reading
Another Year Older, Another Year as a Mother
I’m 32 today. 32. Not 22. Not even 29. I’m now uncomfortably into my 3os. Oddly, I still feel like an awkward teenager most of the time. I still feel like everyone knows more than me, and that I have … Continue reading
Radio Killed the News Anchor
I’ve spent the last couple of days listening to the radio instead of watching TV during the day. Oddly, I’ve found that is has already made a bit of a change. Mostly, I’m not so darn worried about the Swine … Continue reading