Wikipedia tells us that “pom-pon” is originally a French term which refers to ornamental spheres of decorative fluff. They can be made out of fabric, yarn, paper, plastic, or even feathers. However you spell it – here’s a fun and fast crochet project which lends itself to sociable crafting. So why not take a break […]
Monthly Archives: October 2015
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Wool is a naturally flame-retardant fibre which makes it safer to have in the kitchen than many other fibres. Historically, woolen blankets were dampened and used to smother small fires. These oven mitts are fulled after they are completed. Often referred to as felting, fulling is the process of shrinking woollen items intentionally. Technically speaking, […]
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Originally designed to decorate the fireplace, the Exquisitely Elegant Garland is very versatile. The inspiration came from remembering the paper chains I did as a child and adapting them to home decorating. The stitching can be applied on any type of fabric such as cotton, satin, taffeta, and velvet, which offer different textures. The chain […]
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If you need a quick present for a friend or something to help decorate your own home, these easy placemats and table runner would be perfect! The table runner could also be used as a door banner just by adding a hanging sleeve on the back. We used fabrics from Northcott’s “Happy Christmas” line for […]
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[columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] Cynthia made the bargello needlepoint in the photo on the right several decades ago. The Lined Tea Cozy and the Reversible Oven Mitt were inspired by this piece that is still displayed in her livingroom today. Read more in our Festive 2012 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Cynthia […]
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Have you ever had a cat climb your Christmas tree? You know what chaos can result. Imagine if the ornaments come alive when this happens and they all scramble to save themselves as the tree is being shaken. That is the image that comes to mind with the whimsical elves designed by doll maker Colleen […]