Near the tiny hamlet of Onondaga, in Ontario lives an artist with a difference. No paints and brushes here; this artist works with natural fibre. Nature is her inspiration; having been taught by her parents at an early age to see and appreciate its detail and variety, she is careful to marry her art to […]
Monthly Archives: April 2016
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[columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] The challenge: Take ANPT’s Summer 2012 palette and design beadwork to reflect the season. I created netted X’s & O’s as a contemporary version of a Ukrainian-style ‘gerdan’. A keyhole opening was incorporated into the netted collar in place of every other traditional ‘X’. It is an easy variation on the […]
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When our daughter announced she was getting married, I wanted to make her something as a keepsake that would be special gift from her mother. To my surprise she was thrilled when I suggested a monogrammed hankie. In fact, she wrote a couple of days later asking if I would make one for each bridesmaid! […]
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This piece uses variegated thread, a change from the traditional white on white on this lovely heart. Read more in our Summer 2012 issue. Designed by Kim Beamish [email protected] justpostcards.wordpress.com
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The Smocked Bishop Sundress with Eyelet Butterfly Sleeves Easy to make smocked bishop dress. Perfect for little girls. Read more in our Summer 2012 issue. Designed by Erla Wilson Country Garden 905.772.3757 [email protected]
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[columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] [columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] If you love bright colours and want to have fun, why not hook a “mola”? Molas are colourful panels that include various types of appliqué and often have added embroidery, traditionally made by the Kuna Indians. The Kuna Indians live in palm-thatched wooden huts with sand floors. […]
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In some cultures it is told that babies are born in a cabbage patch. Other cultures pick their babies off the sunflower heads. Belarusan folklore tells of babies delivered by storks, yet nobody knows from where exactly. It’s a tradition that everybody favours the stork, and attracts them to their household by placing an old […]
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Yet another edition of Maria Gollek’s International Santa Collection. Read more in our Summer 2012 issue. Designed by Maria E. Gollek www.marnicdesigns.com Aspiring to inspire before I expire
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“This is the third in a set of 4 seasonal table toppers by Jo Gatenby. Lilacs and apple blossoms are two of Jo’s favourite signs of spring – so what better combination to bring the spring indoors?” Read more in our Summer 2012 issue. Designed by Joanne Gatenby X’s & Oh’s www.xs-and-ohs.com Model Stitcher: Linnea […]
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Easy breezy top perfect for the hot summer weather! Keep cool in this quickly worked up crochet top. Read more in our Summer 2012 issue. Designed by Laura Gebhardt [email protected]