Originally designed to decorate the fireplace, the Exquisitely Elegant Garland is very versatile. The inspiration came from remembering the paper chains I did as a child and adapting them to home decorating. The stitching can be applied on any type of fabric such as cotton, satin, taffeta, and velvet, which offer different textures. The chain […]
Author Archives: Carla A. Canonico
If you need a quick present for a friend or something to help decorate your own home, these easy placemats and table runner would be perfect! The table runner could also be used as a door banner just by adding a hanging sleeve on the back. We used fabrics from Northcott’s “Happy Christmas” line for […]
[columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] Cynthia made the bargello needlepoint in the photo on the right several decades ago. The Lined Tea Cozy and the Reversible Oven Mitt were inspired by this piece that is still displayed in her livingroom today. Read more in our Festive 2012 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Cynthia […]
Have you ever had a cat climb your Christmas tree? You know what chaos can result. Imagine if the ornaments come alive when this happens and they all scramble to save themselves as the tree is being shaken. That is the image that comes to mind with the whimsical elves designed by doll maker Colleen […]
[columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] Jo says this is probably one of the most challenging pieces she’s ever created, because the 3D image on the fabric became part of the design process. Fortunately for you, she’s done all the hard work, figuring out how to match pattern to fabric! Using the tips provided, you can use […]
[columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] Rosalie I. Tennison, Copy Editor for ANPTmag, had the pleasure to interview Diane Ayles for an Artist Profile in our Summer 2013 issue. In the Artist Profile, we explored Diane Ayles’ exquisite hooked wool art, and discovered that it’s her interest in art and history that brought her to express her […]
[columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] Autumn is a time for us to reflect over the year thus far and to be thankful for our blessings. It’s also a time to complete tasks unfinished and prepare for the winter months ahead. I’m thankful for my children, who have given me joy at every stage of their lives. […]
[columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] The Fibre Report with Joe Lewis Virginie Rochetti was born in Aix-en-Provence, France, and lives in Paris – by profession a stage designer, by passion an embroiderer. I saw her Tapestry of Bagnolet and met her in person the opening weekend of the Kaunas Textile Biennale in Lithuania in September 2011. […]
[columns] [span4] [/span4][span4] [/span4][span4] [/span4][/columns] The Challenge In honour of the Royal Wedding the teams were challenged to fascinate us! When choosing her wedding dress, Kate Middleton was inspired by her favourite 1950s style icon, Grace Kelly. Each team had to choose their own style icon as their inspiration and design a […]
[columns] [span4] [/span4][span4] [/span4][span4] [/span4][/columns] In February 2000, as new retirees, my husband and I were enticed by old friends to rent their space at an RV Resort in Tucson, Arizona. I noticed that the papers were full of articles about gem and mineral shows, which sounded like a lovely day’s entertainment! We visited the […]










