[columns] [span4] [/span4][span4] [/span4][span4] [/span4][/columns] Barb Hilts’s textile art pieces are intriguing at first sight. A better look will reveal its similarities to the art of smocking. While majoring in Textile Design at the Ontario College of Art, Barb was introduced to hand painted silk and was intrigued with the ability to produce and control […]
Monthly Archives: March 2015
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Fingerprints should be added to the repertoire of all-time favourite cross stitch pieces, to be cherished forever. Read more in our Spring 2014 issue. Designed by Maria E. Gollek www.marnicdesigns.com Aspiring to inspire before I expire
Carolyn Mitchell has devoted the past thirty-five years to sharing her love of textiles, thread and creative stitchery with all those she meets. A National Standard Council of American Embroiderers (NSCAE) certified teacher and talented designer, Carolyn has also owned and run a very popular needlework store, Mrs. Twitchett’s Eye, opening in 1988 in Whitehorse, […]
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Why use someone else’s patterns when you can design your own? That is the philosophy of designer Nancy Hall who started hooking in 2000 and hasn’t stopped. However, she hopes you are inspired to try her design that speaks of spring near a lake. “This project includes the colours of spring with new shoots and […]
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Treasure from the past Last summer my husband and I undertook the task of clearing his mother’s apartment as she was moving into assisted living. It was an arduous task to choose what to keep and of what to dispose. This was her home and her life in treasures that held no meaning for me […]
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A tartan is a plaid of woven fabric, traditionally wool, created for a family or clan, to be worn only by that clan as a mark of identification. Tartans were very important at one time as they served as a uniform in battle and the Scots were great warriors. There are many official tartans, but […]
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Cute as a button, Camilla Babe Knitted Sweater & Hat set is the perfect project to knit quickly, whether you’re making it for your little one or gifting it! Read more in our Spring 2014 issue. Coats & Clark Designed by TK www.redheart.com yarnspirations.com/ca-en/our-brands/coats-clark
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Beauty is in the Details It is easy to love simple and basic techniques used in Zakka sewing to make a fun and unique item in a short amount of time. Every project can be customized depending on the creator. Embellish it with your choice of lace trim, buttons, ribbons etc., to fully customize yours. […]
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The great thing about this diaper bag is its practical shape. You could however make up the bag in any shape you prefer to accommodate all that is necessary for a day at the zoo, for instance. The fun part is embellishing it. Here’s a method that highlights the colours in the fabric, and the […]
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Bring tulips to life with remnants of fabric, fibre fill, a quilt batting and a few simple stitches. Make as many as you like. Display in a basket, vase or even a repurposed canning jar. Read more in our Spring 2014 issue. Designed by Nancy Devine Heaven is Hand Made [email protected] nancywhiskeynancyo.blogspot.com