The Isabell Dress
The Isabell dress is a tribute to my dear mother, Alice Isabell (Butson) Break, who passed away in November 2005. I loved my mother dearly – all 5’2” of her – and miss her little sayings. These days I find … Continued
The Isabell dress is a tribute to my dear mother, Alice Isabell (Butson) Break, who passed away in November 2005. I loved my mother dearly – all 5’2” of her – and miss her little sayings. These days I find … Continued
Read more in our Spring 2015 issue. Designed by Laura Gebhardt [email protected]
Spring is in the air and with spring comes – spring cleaning. After an exhausting day of house beautifying it’s time to relax and beautify you. And what better way than by enjoying a long soak in a bubble-filled bath? … Continued
I created this filet crochet scarf one summer while visiting my son’s cottage in Prince Edward Island. I had just completed a large stole in filet crochet (which you can see on my website) and had some thread left over. … Continued
In the last issue, the Festive 2011, we worked Tunisian simple stitch with the double-ended hook. In this issue we’ll try a couple of fancier stitches. A great way to try new stitch patterns is to turn them into dishcloths, … Continued
Wikipedia tells us that “pom-pon” is originally a French term which refers to ornamental spheres of decorative fluff. They can be made out of fabric, yarn, paper, plastic, or even feathers. However you spell it – here’s a fun and … Continued
Yarn to me is the equivalent of being in a candy shop when I was child. You know how it is. When you were a kid, the sugary treats captivate your attention and you are overwhelmed with choice to pick … Continued
Here’s a new twist on the timeless Twin Set! Instead of matching patterns and colours we reverse the colour combination for each piece and use completely different stitch patterns for each. The juxtaposition of a lacy stitch for the shell … Continued
An interesting combination of octagon and square motifs come together for this eye-catching afghan. Crochet it in beautiful bright shades as shown, or choose whatever colours that make you happy and enjoy it every evening as you relax. Read more … Continued
Kat, Kathryn’s nickname acquired in her crochet life, started crocheting as a teenager and it clicked for her although she is dyslexic. Since then, crocheting has become much more than a hobby. It has become a great passion and creative … Continued