Shaded yarn has the ability to add texture and pattern with such little effort. This yarn is not only colourful but amazingly soft and the perfect choice for warm comfy accessories. This hat and cowl are easy to crochet and wonderful to wear! Read more in our Winter 2014 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. […]
Monthly Archives: February 2015
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CHECK IT OUT!!!! This is such a cool jacket, and given the liberty to add your own design elements is even better! Read on for how you can make your own Moto Me Jacket and enter the challenge today! Moto Me Sewing Challenge! Channel your inner biker chick and sew up one of these bad […]
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These nifty hot pads are quite an oxymoron! Since when is a snowflake able to resist the heat?! When they’re crochet of course. Consider starching them for home décor. Read more in our Winter 2014 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Laura Gebhardt [email protected]
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[columns] [span4] [/span4][span8] [/span8][/columns] With Carla’s request for a beaded scarf project, came the perfect opportunity for combining beads with knit lace using a technique that adds beads during the knitting process. No pre-stringing is required for this style of beaded knit. A fine crochet hook that fits into the hole in the bead is […]
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[columns] [span4] [/span4][span8] [/span8][/columns] This knitted tie has both a certain charm and a sense of humour. Inspired by some left over variegated yarn, I thought a knitted tie would tie in perfectly in a winter issue. As I was knitting it up, it quickly occurred to me how it looked so much like the […]
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[columns] [span4] [/span4][span8] [/span8][/columns] Who doesn’t like a knitted scarf? When I knit something for someone, I want to make sure that the pattern I choose for them reflects their personality. I couldn’t imagine knitting the item without knowing what their favourite colour is either. In 2011 I decided to make a scarf for each […]
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Last fall I created my first mug rug for www.QUILTsocial.com and was very pleased with the results. I really loved the fact that the little piece could be made in one sitting. While working on this mug rug I started thinking about how these mug rugs could be designed and came up with so many […]
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[columns] [span4] [/span4][span8] [/span8][/columns] A reversible mat is so cool. Make it in 2 of your favourite colours, and turn it to the colour that best suits the day’s mood, or your mood. Most of the time, a room will have 2 colours in its colour scheme. To beat winter doldrums, make it in two […]
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[columns] [span4] [/span4][span4] [/span4][span4] [/span4][/columns] Elaine’s Tech Tips™ “I’m pregnant!” That is music to a quilter’s ears. The need to make something for the new baby is part of the quilter’s life. While we want to rush out and buy the cutest and newest pattern, there are a couple of things that you should consider […]
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[columns] [span4] [/span4][span8] [/span8][/columns] My Sewing Room is Canada’s largest independently-owned quilting shop with a strong online presence. The helpful staff boasts over 14,000 different bolts of fabrics, from designers and manufacturers from around the world, carrying cotton as well as a large selection of denim, flannel, wool, cuddle and fashion fabrics. They also carry […]