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: WIPs
A Ghostly Valentine
Hello, my wonderful crafty friends! I didn’t expect to disappear for so long again, but February was a difficult month. I don’t do well in the cold and dark, and with world events being what they are, I sort of … Continue reading
Time for Spooky Stitching
Hello again, my Stitchy Friends. I’m finding it a little bit difficult to get back into the habit of posting after taking such a protracted break. I am posting semi-regularly again on Instragram, where you can find me as @stitchinglotus. … Continue reading
LoveCrafts? I’ve got a discount code for you!
A while back I did a profile on LoveKnitting and LoveCrochet. Well, a lot has changed with them lately, so I figured it was time to take another look at one of my favourite online craft shops. (Keep reading for … Continue reading
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Posted in Crochet, Cross Stitch, Reviews
Tagged Crochet, Cross Stitch, Halloween, Review, Site Reviews, WIPs
WIP Wednesday – Almost There
Look, I’m back! Two posts in two days. 😀 Today I’m sharing my progress on this year’s big project: Candy Cane Santa Stocking from Dimensions. Look at that! I am so close to being done! Much of the toe is … Continue reading
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Posted in Cross Stitch
Tagged Christmas, Christmas Stocking, Cross Stitch, WIPs, WIPS Wednesday
WIP Wednesday – Christmas and Halloween
Hello again, Stitchy Friends! Thank you so much for the warm welcome back to the world of blogging. I’m very sorry that some of you were worried. I didn’t intend for my break to be so long. As usual, the … Continue reading
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Posted in Cross Stitch, Machine Embroidery
Tagged Christmas Stocking, Cross Stitch, Halloween, Machine Embroidery, WIPs
WIP Wednesday – Putting on the Gloves
Hi, Stitchy Friends! It’s Wednesday again, so it’s time to share my current work-in-progress. The final stocking is coming along nicely. Santa’s first glove has just made its appearance. So much of the stocking so far has been half stitched, … Continue reading
WIP Wednesday – Do My Wings Look Weird? and Wristwarmers!
Hello, Stitchy Friends! I’m back for another WIP (work-in-progress) Wednesday. I’ve got two projects to share today. First, the stitching. I’m very nearly finished with Halloween Fairy from Mirabilia. But, my problem with the wings continues. As you may remember, I … Continue reading
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Posted in Cross Stitch, Knitting
Tagged Cross Stitch, Halloween, Knitting, Mirabilia, Sponsored, WIPs, WIPS Wednesday