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
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 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
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
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
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
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