Using Northcott Fabric reminiscent of all things sewing, quilting and vintage, this table topper is an ode to the warm feeling we get when we think of our time spent at the sewing machine in absolute bliss! Read more in our Spring 2017 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Elaine Theriault crazyquilteronabike.blog
For this quilt, I enlisted the aid of my mom, who is an avid quilter and has taught me everything I know about sewing. We raided her stash and found all these lovely vintage fabrics that I knew would be perfect for a quilt. Each one held special memories of my past that are now […]
Last fall, after 3 years, I finally completed an afghan that was made in “crayon colours”. When it came to the outside border, I added more yarn for the border so I could make better use of the fabulous center colours by incorporating a customized colour-block design. When I still had yarn scraps in all […]
What to do with leftover yarns? One of my favourite ways to used up leftover yarn is to combine it with a skein of yarn I wasn’t able to resist at my local yarn shop. Adding leftover yarn is fairly easy as a concept, but finding the right pattern can sometimes be a challenge. I […]
In Kettleby, Ontario is a beautiful stone church that has been dear to my heart for the last 25 years. Christ Church, Kettleby celebrated its 125th Anniversary in 2016. I wanted to create a very special quilt that would hang in the front entrance to the church, in the Bell Tower. Being all original wood, […]
Judith Marquis explains the smocking ratios for different fabrics. Photos include 6 different smocking ratios using soft batiste, broadcloth, flannel, and 21 wale corduroy. Excellent article for those wanting to further their sewing, dressmaking and smocking skills! Read more in our Spring 2017 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Judith Marquis www.amberlane.ca
The tours also highlight the ancient and recent history of the island. Arranged and hosted by The Irish Tourism Group, the excursions take knitters to mills, shops, classes, and historic sites. The tours begin in Dublin and, by going a day early, I had time to tour Trinity College and view The Book of Kells, […]
The stitches used in the samples are common, but the beauty of these little treasures is that it allows us to explore other stitches with quick gratification and very little risk. Make your own design, perhaps a little cottage, a miniature garden, or little fish, whatever it is – make it your own and have […]
Here’s a fun quilt that will help you reduce your stash of leftover fabric pieces. The fabrics you use will give your quilt a totally different look: make it grunge, make it vintage, make it traditional, or as in this case, make it modern. Reducing your stash and exploring the stained glass effect, bonus! Read […]
My landscape was inspired while on a holiday in Cornwall, England. Revisiting the village of Pendeen brought back many memories of when I met Richard, my husband. He was working there in 1960 on his PhD at Geevor tinn mine; my father was the mine manager and I was a secretary in the office. Romance […]