Designer Jo Gatenby loves to collect sayings – and they often inspire designs such as this one! One of the first homes Jo and her husband Bill owned had a row of holly hocks along the back wall, which bloomed brilliantly each summer. They remain one of her favourite flowers to this day! Read more […]
Laura was a Canadian heroine of the War of 1812. She is known for warning British forces of an impending attack that led to the British victory at the Battle of Beaver Dams. Laura and her husband, James, were very poor. Instead of portraying her in her everyday clothes, I decided to portray her in […]
Designer Jo Gatenby has been amazed, over the years, by the things people collect! Turtles, unicorns, dragonflies…and yes, frogs! So there may be more charts like this one coming in the future, because once she does something for one group of collectors the others inevitably say “Hey, wait a minute…” And since this seemed like […]
What better way to celebrate summer than with colourful flowers! Stitch these flowers on your favourite piece of linen or evenweave to become a sensational tablecloth. This is the fourth of the seasonal table toppers designed for ANPTmag by Joanne Gatenby. Read more in our Summer 2013 issue. Designed by Joanne Gatenby www.xs-and-ohs.com [email protected] model […]
The second in a series of 4 seasonal santas, Summer Santa is resting up. Shhhhh. Read more in our Summer 2013 issue. Designed by Maria E. Gollek www.marnicdesigns.com Aspiring to inspire before I expire
Santa works behind the scenes all year long, but it’s in the fall that he buckles down on his list! You better watch out, you better not cry, ‘cause Santa is making his list and checking it twice. Oh yeah! Santa Claus is coming to town. Read more in our Summer 2014 issue. Designed by […]
This design was inspired by a number of things: my discussions with Carla, a pile of junk at a charity auction, the model stitcher thinking a cat would be a cool addition, and my husband’s suggestion for more colour. It all came together in Gone Stitchin’, of which I’m justifiably proud of – hope you […]
Fingerprints should be added to the repertoire of all-time favourite cross stitch pieces, to be cherished forever. Read more in our Spring 2014 issue. Designed by Maria E. Gollek www.marnicdesigns.com Aspiring to inspire before I expire