A while ago, I embraced paper piecing as a way to use up all the threads of my most precious fabric scraps. Before long, hexagons joined forces to create flowers to applique onto projects. Pentagons banded together to create soft balls, perfect for kids to play with, or joined together to create fabric snow people. […]
I designed this key holder for the love of Little Red Riding Hood. This is key holder is fully lined with a thin batting and lining. The cushioned holder prevents keys from scratching other items in your purse. A split key ring placed inside the key holder secures the keys and can easily be pulled […]
Woven and stitched fabrics add a modern touch to this retro styled purse. Play with the various strip widths or weave only a portion of the fabrics to create your own ‘Purse’-onal bag. This project is also a great way to use up left over fabric strips. Read more in our Spring 2016 issue. Download […]
I took a dye class through my local school board and was hooked. Playing with various techniques at home, I discovered that dyeing yardage in an apartment is a challenge, that fat quarters are more suitable to my circumstances and style of working and that Shibori and ice dyeing are my favourite techniques. As much […]
This stunning evening bag involves wet and needle felting. Bring out the artist in you to recreate a winter scene. Step by step pictures included. Read more in our Festive 2011 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Kim Beamish [email protected] justpostcards.wordpress.com
Christmas is my favorite time of year with all the stores decked out in their finest bling and glitter, trees all lit up and carols being sung. What’s not to like about the season? In my family, we always made a special gift or two when we were young and I have kept up that […]
These little Gift Card Pockets emerged from bits and pieces of my craft stash. I wanted to create some keepsake-quality gift card presentations that I didn’t have to buy along with the card. The pockets are also cost-effective because they use up little bits and pieces. Everyone has different things in their scrap bins, so […]
If you are thinking of creating a new jacket for the holidays there are many opportunities to add embellished pieces to it including a large or small collar and pocket flaps. The embellished jacket is especially perfect for office functions during the holidays.The jacket used for this project was already made, taken apart and creatively […]
Here’s a project that you can make quickly to prepare for your autumn events, get-togethers and Thanksgiving decor. Using the Brother ScanNCut, it won’t take long. Add your own personal touch by adding more machine embroidery or free motion work to the shapes and greetings. Read more in our Fall 2016 issue. Download the PDF […]
It involves following a design row by row and discovering how the pleats react to the stitches and the way the colours of the floss make the design work. It’s like a puzzle being revealed right before your eyes stitch by stitch. Sometimes it takes only a wee bit of stitching and the right use […]