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: Sewing
Blocks and Blocks
This past weekend I hauled out my sewing machine for one of my sewing binges. The goal was to get caught up on the Craftsy Quilt Block of the Month class. I had fallen dreadfully behind, with six blocks to … Continue reading
Blue Serger
I have been very, very slowly working on a project that has left the inside of my serger looking like this: You would not believe the amount of blue fuzz I cleaned out of my machine. And that, ladies, is … Continue reading
Jagged Window
I’m always a little sad when something doesn’t turn out the way I pictured it. This is a cathedral window pin cushion. I used these instructions, which are quite good. Unfortunately, my sewing skills are still a bit lacking, and … Continue reading
Wonky Blocks
Oh, ONS why must you disappoint me? Orders should not take upwards of three weeks to ship. And if they do, you should send out emails to let your customers know. Honestly, if I hadn’t sworn off buying stash, I … Continue reading
Ladybug, Ladybug
I’m very particular in my preferences. My tastes run to what I would term a sort of shabby Victorian, even though I’m more of a jeans and t-shirt kind of a girl with it comes to clothing. (I would totally … Continue reading
Freddie
Monday afternoon I finished what has become my most favourite project ever: Freddie the teddy bear. I really enjoyed working on him. And, surprisingly, he isn’t as difficult as he looks. The kit I purchased had the fur pieces cut … Continue reading
Little Brown Bear
When the little man was very small I decided that I wanted to make him a teddy bear. I bought a kit from Bears and Bedtime at the Creativ Festival, and then promptly forgot all about it. A year or … Continue reading