This project uses crayon tint to colour the main areas. Embroidery and beads are added to accent the design. Whether colouring or stitching a mandala, the process can be very relaxing. I like to use blue tones in my work as I find it very relaxing. This mandala has a close resemblance to the Throat […]
This design is dedicated to Hramnicy holiday that is celebrated in Belarus. Hramnicy can be akin in some way to western European Candlemas Day and Imbolc holidays. One of the characters worshiped and featured on this holy day is a holy candle. Its traditional symbol is in the center of my design. People light up […]
Designed with artists in mind, here’s the perfect project for your stitching space to remind you that you’re at your best when creating something. Nothing matters when you’re in the zone. Read more in our Issue 47. Designed by Maria E. Gollek www.marnicdesigns.com
Necklaces, earrings, brooches, wall hangings, stained glass, window decorations, and cross-stitch designs… designer Jo Gatenby LOVES dragonflies. She is delighted to share this beautiful purse design with you. The idea of this design is that it can be enlarged to fit almost ANY purse! Follow the instructions to mark the purse outline on the fabric, […]
This time of year, wool is my choice of yarn for handmade garments and covers. This soft, cozy afghan was such a pleasure to create in Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted Superwash wool and a delight to bundle up in. Read more in our Issue 47. Designed by Ruth I. Forbes Crochet Designs by Nana Ruth […]
The Mandala With Love table mat was crocheted using Red Heart With Love yarn. Try it in our new variagated colorways using Red Heart With Love Stripes. Read more in our Issue 47. Designed by Cristina Mershon www.redheart.com
When I think of meditation, many things come to mind: mandalas, lotus flowers, sevenfold symmetry, nature, chakras and rainbows. They are all here in this cushion cover. You could also use the design on a bag, as in a workout or yoga bag, or simply framed and hung on a wall. The knitted mandala has […]
A little bit of sunshine is what we all hope for in life. I designed this vest in the middle of winter while dreaming of sunshine and fun times on the beach. I always have a skein of yarn and needles with me when travelling, so it’s no surprise that on my recent trip I […]
Welcome to Thoughtful Soles Series by Lorraine Thompson, a zany collection of knitted sock patterns to tickle your funny bone every time you wear them. Wiggle Room is the second sock pattern in this series. You can get the first sock pattern, Dark Mushrooms, featured in ANPTmag Issue 46. Read more in our Issue 47. […]
Indian Splendor has been one of my most popular fibre art quilts and recently published in Issue 46 of A Needle Pulling Thread magazine under Artist Review. This design is a sampler version and was inspired by a skein of Sari ribbon I purchased at Fibre Garden in Jordan, Ontario. The blocks are constructed by […]