Author Archives: Silverlotus

Followin’

April 26, 2012

As you may or may not know, Google shut down Google Friend Connect for all non-Blogger blogs back on March 1st. Personally, I think this was a terrible decision, but there isn’t anything I can do about other than either … Continue reading →

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Small Stitches

April 25, 2012

Petit point, why did I wait so long to try you? You are only needlepoint on a small scale. You are half a cross stitch, so you are twice as fast. You are lovely. Unfortunately, you are also tricksy. Before … Continue reading →

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Duuuude

April 24, 2012

I just love knitting toys! This cute little guy is Duuuude The Sea Turtle, designed by Cheezombie and included as a free pattern in the Summer 2011 issue of Petite Purls (an online knitting magazine specializing in childrens’ patterns). Cheezombie … Continue reading →

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WIPocalypse Check-In – April 2012

April 23, 2012

WIPs? What are those? All I want to do is start my new projects. Wheeeee!! Okay, seriously, I have worked a little bit on Joan Elliott’s 12 Days of Christmas. See:   I have, however, come to an important decision. … Continue reading →

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TUSAL – April 2012

April 22, 2012

Look at that! Only a day late with my TUSAL post. Wow! (I still need to do my WIPocalypse post though…) Lots of lovely blue and green yarn this month (I still need to share those projects!), and a little … Continue reading →

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Shoppin’ at the Marketplace

April 17, 2012

I may have been at the Needleworker’s Marketplace to work in the Enchanting Lair room, but I still found time to shop. I think my favourite purchase was the kit for a lovely beaded strawberry emery bag from Black Tulip … Continue reading →

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Workin’ at the Marketplace

April 16, 2012

What a busy weekend! I spent the last couple of days helping out at the Enchanting Lair room at the Needleworker’s Marketplace up here in Mississauga. I had a nice time working with all of Laura’s lovely hand-dyed fabrics. I … Continue reading →

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