About Silverlotus

Mother, Wife, Daughter, Needleworker, Knitter, Want-to -be-Writer
Toronto, Canada
Birthday: May 10
Interests: crafts, ancient history, Tarot, sleep
Site: The Lotus Pond
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- Also, @beCraftsy has a free online class right now! Dipped, Dusted and Rolled: Handmade Chocolates. Yum!! http://t.co/twKb7HXP 18 hrs ago
- Oh, and I didn't buy that iron board cover... I bought this one instead. http://t.co/hat4oPRB :D 18 hrs ago
- Hey stitchers, can anyone recommend a great peacock coloured hand-dyed silk or cotton thread? #CrossStitch 18 hrs ago
- More updates...
2012 Yarn Stash-Down
Bottom Line: -859.1 yards
Tag Archives: Teresa Wentzler
A Year of TWs
As you may or may not be aware, I’ve been stitching one Christmas ornament every month for the whole year, taking one from each of the Just Cross Stitch ornament issues from 1997 through 2010 (I started in November 2010). … Continue reading
Posted in Cross Stitch
Tagged Christmas Ornaments, Cross Stitch, Finishes, Teresa Wentzler
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Summer in November
Yesterday Teresa Wentzler released Miniature Summer Sampler, the final design in her miniature seasonal sampler series. I was lucky enough to take a class with her back in 2006 at the Creativ Festival, where she started the series with her … Continue reading
TW Collection Complete?
Last week I managed to get my hands on the last few patterns I needed to complete my Teresa Wentzler collection. The chart for Peaceable Kingdom came from eBay, and the lovely Christine lent me the three JCS issues. And … Continue reading
Posted in Cross Stitch
Tagged Christmas Ornaments, Cross Stitch, Finishes, Teresa Wentzler
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A Wee Reminder
I know I’ve mentioned before that I’m having some issues with my weight. Some of it can be traced to a health issue that still hasn’t been diagnosed (the next step is a neurologist), but a lot of it has … Continue reading
February 2011 Stitching Blogger Question
I completely forgot about the Stitching Blogger Questions that Lee over at Lakeside Stitcher posts. (Thanks to Anna at Stitch Bitch for the reminder.) This month’s prompt is: We like to stitch things for people we love. Show us and … Continue reading
Playful Kittens
Another October goal conquered! This morning I but the final stitches in Teresa Wentzler’s Playful Kittens. It is stitched with the given DMC threads on 28 ct hand-dyed if some sort from Ayrloom (brought from seller abracraftdabra09 on eBay, but … Continue reading
September Review and October Goals
Happy October! This is my second favourite month of the year, and usually the busiest, bar December and Christmas. This month is all about family birthdays, Thanksgiving, and the Creativ Festival. I’m really looking forward to every single day. September … Continue reading




