It’s very exciting for me to share with you the results of the fun filled Ontario Rug Hooking Guild’s annual meeting and conference held April 2015 in London, Ontario. It’s always a very productive and unifying time when members of the board and teacher’s branch meet and everyone gathers for the annual dinner. Kathryn Taylor […]
I believe the Friendship Blanket Shrug is the perfect name for this knit project. It was born from left over sock yarn I had in my stash and the very many bits and pieces of left over sock yarns received from friends over a span of time. I started to knit a scarf at first, […]
Crocheted into a mitt, Scrubby yarn is perfect for exfoliating the body. Super fast to work up too. Read more in our Spring 2016 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Michele Wilcox, Red Heart www.redheart.com
Making this lap quilt isn’t only a lot of fun, rather it’s an excellent project to get very well accustomed to your sewing machine’s embroidery capabilities. Get aquainted with the myriad of stitches on your machine, let them interact on your fabric and build a sampler of colourful and playful stitches. Of course, it also […]
Denim is so durable, why not use it in a quilt? And if you use old denim jeans that you cut apart, you get a medley of shades of denim in your project that makes it completely unique. This quilt is playful using polka dots, but for a more modern look, try pairing up the […]
Bead point is a quick way to add dimension and shine to a counted needlework design. Read more in our Spring 2016 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Brenda Franklin www.bfdesigns.on.ca
We’ve all heard the phrase, “use the right tool for the job. ”What are the right tools for knitters? The shortest answer to that question is, “The ones that work best for the knitter.” Not all knitting tools are created equal. When I first began my knitting career, I had two options for needles: Aero […]
Freshen up the bedroom with a new spring bed scarf and matching pillowcases. The out of the ordinary wedge design is easily achieved using the Sew Easy 10° Wedge Ruler. The wedge design can also be used to make table runners and palcemats to match your home decor. Use the Clover Kanzashi flower maker to […]
There are so many beautiful versions of the four seasons. I wanted to create something a bit different from the usual trees or nature… though both are still elements in this design. Being an artist, I tend to collect bits and pieces of magazine ads or pictures that inspire me. It may be the play […]
The beauty of these mug rugs and wraps is that they are quick to make, can be adapted to any décor and stitching, and make great little gifts to cheer anyone on your gift list throughout the year. Read more in our Spring 2016 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Cheryl Stranges Product & Event […]