Northcott Fabrics launches their new line of Bayan Batiks, and so Elaine Theriault was inspired to make this bright and colourful quilt that can cheer anyone up. Easy to make, lovely to have. Read more in our Issue 46. Designed by Elaine Theriault www.northcott.com
This is a very creative way to commemorate the wedding of a loved-one. You can make it as it is suggested here, or add more embroidery to match the desired look. Use an embroidery machine and PREMIER+™ 2 Embroidery Software to match your unlimited creativity. Read more in our Issue 46. Designed by Kerrin Brookes […]
A few half square triangles and a little appliqué make a quilted banner that spells love all over it. Read more in our Issue 46. Designed by Jackie White jabotquilt.blogspot.ca [email protected] twitter.com/jackiewhite121
These fun and funky lovebirds will add a touch of whimsy to your bedroom or family room décor. Use your Brother sewing machine and ScanNCut to create this bright and happy bolster pillow. Read more in our Issue 46. Designed by Lynn Swanson Brother Educator www.brother.ca
As I was working on this project I was thinking of my mom and her life. The love of her family (children, grandchildren and great grandchildren) and her love of nature were a huge part of what made this woman such a special person. I wouldn’t be the creative spirit that I am today without […]
Over the last two issues, I have covered five ways to join yarns. In the first article, one of the joins I described was definitely not “grandma approved.” Grandma, who passed away in 1987, really had just two yarn joins in her repertoire – the butt join, described in the Summer 2017 issue and the […]
Olyfun fabric is one of the easiest, most versatile materials you’ll ever find. It’s known as ‘the everything material’. You can sew it, glue it, staple it, pin it or tie it. You can write on it, paint it, embellish it, stamp it or stencil it. You can cut it with scissors, rotary blade, or […]
Don’t let these sweet little needle rolls fool you, they have seven embroidery stitches within each one. They make the best gifts. Read more in our Issue 46. Designed by Kim Beamish [email protected] craftycreations–beamish.blogspot.ca
As a fibre artist, I work to develop compositions that convey my love of colour, texture and attention to detail. Part of my process is to examine my materials and explore the possibilities of using stitch to express a particular influence. I tried, in Indian Splendor tapestry, to demonstrate my connection to the colourful fibres […]
Oh how I love bunnies! I researched the symbolic meaning of bunnies and found they stand for abundance, comfort, and vulnerability. Now I understand why I love bunnies, I’m surrounded by an abundance of love from my six granddaughters and family. Bunnies do provide me with comfort, yet when I show my work to others […]