Quite long ago, during my first years in Canada, I made a gift for my ESL teacher for her wedding. It was an embroidered piece using the traditional Belarusan symbol of love, Love Doves, a very popular and beloved symbol. … Continued
Representing the fascinating world of lovebirds, this piece is enhanced by using variegated and perle cotton threads and beads. Read more in our Issue 46. Designed by Maria Gollek www.marnicdesigns.com
Over the years designer Jo Gatenby has admired the various stylized Christmas trees that so many artists and designers have come up with, whirls and swirls, words and themes, and wanted to try her hand at creating her own. A … Continued
Not all little girls are sugar and spice… we’re as varied as the stars! Jo Gatenby creates another in her ‘zentangle inspired’ border sayings with this tonguein-cheek exception to the rule… Read more in our Summer 2017 issue. Download the … Continued
In my heart there’s always a strong desire to make something out of needle and thread. From this desire flourished an idea to publish a needle arts magazine to showcase like-minded designers who share the same passion for artwork made … Continued
There are so many beautiful versions of the four seasons. I wanted to create something a bit different from the usual trees or nature… though both are still elements in this design. Being an artist, I tend to collect bits … Continued
Spring in my heart is the first design of four featured in 2016. This series showcases everything we love about each season. Stay tuned for the rest. Read more in our Spring 2016 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed … Continued
The border for this project was actually inspired by another design I did, sort of Zentangle inspired, and I began working on a series of designs another of which will appear in ANPT in coming months. Once I had the … Continued
When it comes to winter, it’s more of a ‘when life gives you snow, you make the best of it!’ Winter activities are always more fun when shared with like-minded zany friends, as shown by these crazy critters in Maria’s … Continued
