The idea of a baby mobile seemed interesting, but the theme was hard to decide on… teddy bears? baby animals? a nursery rhyme? dragons… hmmm that would be different. The idea bloomed and grew, until the whole vision was bright … Continued
When designing this charming scene for our winter issue, Maria surely dreamt of the many things that warm the heart during the coldest season of the year. Comfort in winter lies in the cherished memories of the holiday season and … 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
…what Santa does after Christmas… Read more in our Spring 2013 issue. Designed by Maria E. Gollek www.marnicdesigns.com Aspiring to inspire before I expire
“How old would you be?” is not just a rhetorical question. It’s a question that urges us to shed the labels that come with age. We really are as old as we feel or think we are. If we didn’t … Continued
Read more in our Festive 2012 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Maria E. Gollek www.marnicdesigns.com Aspiring to inspire before I expire
Snowmen are so much fun – and if you know designer Joanne Gatenby’s work, then you know she also loves to collect sayings… so what better combination then this quirky saying and a new snow friend! Read more in our … Continued
Ornaments are fun, easy – and quick! And a great opportunity to try new stitches. Jo has designed 4 different ornaments each revisiting timeless and favourite techniques! The Hardanger ornament, Just Like Snow, has a touch of blackwork worked in … Continued
Read more in our Festive 2013 issue. Designed by Maria E. Gollek www.marnicdesigns.com Aspiring to inspire before I expire
It’s all set. All the gifts are wrapped and placed in Santa’s big bag. Even the reindeer know it and are looking forward to the take off! Are you ready? Perhaps you can stitch this mini winter Santa piece for … Continued