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Over the years designer Jo Gatenby has collected sayings and quotes from a number of people – many of whom are celebrities. If you’re familiar with Jo’s work, you know she has used many of these quotes in a variety … Continued
In my Heart
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 is a Season
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 with Heart
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
Late for Work
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
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