Inspired by the travel and destination theme for this issue, I used Red Heart Colorscape yarn in the colourway called Rome. The yarn conjured thoughts of Roman columns and archways for me. I played with stitch patterns that would look like pillars and have large openings. The results are a shawl with a beautiful curved […]
Thank you for joining me in my studio! In this installment, I would like to share a technique for hand-dyeing fabric that gives unique results where no two pieces will be alike. I’m talking about rust dyeing. It’s a great way to get that brownish-red colour and some interesting textures. You can dye both natural […]
Vacation. The sound of the word alone is enough to conjure up ideas of exotic locales, warm days, toes in the sand, family fun, and maybe even some R-E-L-A-X-A-T-I-O-N. Wait. What? No quilting? Read more in our Issue 51. Heather McArthur [email protected] www.shutupandquilt.wordpress.com
This line is the title of a book by beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss which was published many years after I learned to knit, and many years before I really traveled with my knitting. The overall message of the book is ‘keep an open mind, seize new opportunities, and try new things’ – and every […]
I was lucky enough to live in Woody Point, Bonne Bay in the middle of Gros Morne National Park for six years as a child. My love for the area has never declined. This design is from a vivid memory from my childhood: a dory with the evergreen mountains in the background accentuated by the […]
It’s more common than we think that people will enjoy their home during their time off. Instead of travel, revel in the comforts of home. Jo has created this cross stitched piece in ode to the best place on earth – home. Read more in our Issue 51. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by […]
From afar, details disappear and only silhouettes remain. Sharp corners of my memory have softened over time. The greater picture of things past remain and become more valuable. From afar, everything is seen differently. Although, I remember everything. The birches and the beauty of the birchwood are one of the natural symbols of Belarusian culture […]
While vacationing in my home country of Brazil a few years ago, I kept seeing these beautiful beaded flip flops I just ‘needed’ to have. I asked a local craftswoman if she could make some for me, but unfortunately, she was unable to. I was so disappointed, I really wanted some! I decided that if […]
The story of my loot started way back when, you know, the minute you see something and think, “Oh yes that is exactly what I’m looking for!” and added that special something to my pile. Before I realize it, I started a collection of loot. It could be a piece of ribbon from Aunt Sadie’s […]
We may not always be able to pack up and leave for Paris! So here’s a quilt that can be made up fairly quickly for that quick Paris fix! Read more in our Issue 51. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Elaine Theriault crazyquilteronabike.blogspot.ca