Winter in my Heart
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
Fall in My Heart
Fall is a season for harvesting great gifts and a season to be grateful for those who paved the way to our modern world. Fall in my Heart is Part 3 of a 4-part series of what we love about … Continued
Polish Santa
Polish Santa is part of the International Santa collection. Read more in our Festive 2011 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Maria E. Gollek www.marnicdesigns.com Aspiring to inspire before I expire
My Favourite Things – Valentine’s Day
Exploring ‘My Favourite Things’ about Valentine’s Day. Read more in our Festive 2011 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designer by Joanne Gatenby X’s & Oh’s RR 3, Tweed, Ontario K0K 3J0 613.478.5599 www.xs-and-ohs.com
Let It Snow (somewhere else)
There has been a “needlework urban myth” about a snow design, which has surfaced from time to time on internet sites. A few years ago a group of designers decided to take that premise and come up with their own … Continued
Artist Review – Monika Kinner-Whalen
I have been threadpainting the local prairie since 2009. With my camera in hand, I look for things to stitch. I like openness, and the ability to see far. I try to capture lush, full foregrounds to give a stage … Continued
Artist Review – Cathy Climpson
I took a workshop with Jennifer Day in Santa Fe, New Mexico in September 2015. We had to submit a picture to her for our piece. Our dog Chloe had passed away and I wanted to do a picture of … Continued
Jasperware Wedgewood Nativity Ornaments
Designer Jo Gatenby has always loved the look of the white-on-WedgewoodBlue look of Jasperware, and since this year she has explored cross stitched in 3D items such as pillows, snowmen on bells, fascinators, and even miniatures, the idea of a … Continued
ANPTmag Giveaway: Needlework Notions & Accessories!
Enter this exciting contest for your chance to win these needlework treasures. These are not only useful accessories for embroidery and cross stitch, but the DMC Light Effects floss will spike your creativity! Use it for embroidery or substitute … Continued
Special Delivery
In some cultures it is told that babies are born in a cabbage patch. Other cultures pick their babies off the sunflower heads. Belarusan folklore tells of babies delivered by storks, yet nobody knows from where exactly. It’s a tradition … Continued