Learn to make your own bouquet of flowers made up with ribbon. These flowers use the art of ribbonwork and the art of making flowers with ribbon to achieve life like flowers. Read more in our Spring 2013 issue. Designed by Erla Wilson Country Garden 905.772.3757 [email protected]
For centuries, stitchers have used scraps of fabric and bits of thread to create bed coverings, wall decor, clothing and household items, and there has often been adaptation between media. Stitchers have used photos of ancient tapestries to create cross-stitch copies and paintings by old masters to develop needlepoint likenesses. The computer age makes it […]
These socks are worked from toe to cuff so you can try them on as you go and custom fit to your foot. Read more in our Spring 2013 issue. Designed by Laura Gebhardt [email protected]
“It’s better to be rich and healthy, than poor and sick”. Would anybody disagree with this folk saying? My treasure box is not as large as I might like it to be, and it isn’t really filled with tangible valuables. It’s still precious to me of that untouchable, symbolic content kept inside. I store my […]
Use the tumbler shape to make the quilt in your favorite color. It would also look interesting when used to make smaller projects, like a table topper, table runner, placemats, and your imagination is the limit! Read more in our Fall 2014 issue. Designed by Christine Baker Fairfield Road Designs P.O. Box 24, Brockville, Ontario […]
Give some soothing gifts this holiday season. All it takes is some fabric from your stash, a few easy-to-find supplies, and you’re on track to provide some comfort and joy! Cold Quilts, soothing eye-masks, and old fashioned, but fun, lavender sachets make great presents and takes very little time, money, or effort to provide lasting […]
You may not recognize the name Beverly Johnson, but there’s a good chance you have been touched by one of her many enterprises. An experienced bra-maker and proprietor of Bra-maker’s Supply in Hamilton, Ontario, Beverly has also published 4 books on bra-making, researched and printed the Trans-Canada Stitchers’ Guide, was the original Canadian educator for […]
I started working part time in a quilt shop in September last year. This has been a wonderful experience for me as I have spent the majority of my working life behind an office desk. It is so much fun to now be surrounded by colourful fabrics and loads of creativity when I go to […]
