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
Yet another edition of Maria Gollek’s International Santa Collection. Read more in our Summer 2012 issue. Designed by Maria E. Gollek www.marnicdesigns.com Aspiring to inspire before I expire
“This is the third in a set of 4 seasonal table toppers by Jo Gatenby. Lilacs and apple blossoms are two of Jo’s favourite signs of spring – so what better combination to bring the spring indoors?” Read more in … Continued
Always happy for a chance to celebrate Canada and our neighbours to the south, designer Joanne Gatenby has created two more designs in her Favourite Holidays series for A Needle Pulling Thread. The variegated Kreinik braid adds lots of colour … Continued
Welcome to Part 2 of our Mystery Project! This project is worked over four consecutive issues of A Needle Pulling Thread Magazine. starting with Part 1 in the Spring 2009 issue. The overall piece will remain hidden until the last … Continued
Every once in a while a designer gets an idea that takes on a life of its own. It was like that for me when I came up with my FAVOURITE THINGS idea. There were so many ways to go … Continued
Carolyn Mitchell has devoted the past thirty-five years to sharing her love of textiles, thread and creative stitchery with all those she meets. A National Standard Council of American Embroiderers (NSCAE) certified teacher and talented designer, Carolyn has also owned … Continued
Every living thing wakes up in the spring! Nature renews herself, and I’m opening the windows to let the warm and fresh air in! The sun is warmer on my face and that puts an extra bounce in my step! … Continued
Working with over-dyed floss is always fun – the trick is to complete both legs of each stitch as you go, so the colour changes flow through the design. The direction you stitch (horizontal or vertical) can change the entire … Continued
On a beautiful weekend in April 2010, Gitta’s held their first stitching Getaway at the luxurious Waterside Inn in Port Credit, Ontario. Gitta’s Getaway, as the name implies, was a weekend of friendship, relaxation, and stitching. The stitchers, some local … Continued