“It’s better to be rich and healthy, than poor and sick”. Would anybody disagree with this folk saying? My treasure box is not as large as I might like it to be, and it isn’t really filled with tangible valuables. It’s still precious to me of that untouchable, symbolic content kept inside. I store my […]
Category Archives: Embroidery
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Jan
[hcolumns] [columnhelper col-md-4] [columnhelper col-md-8] [/hcolumns] Flora is made of 22 individual pieces. Each pattern piece was traced onto white cotton, and then pieced with a selection of velvet, silk, satin, brocade, even some fabric from recycled ties. In fact, most of the fabric, as well as the lace and appliqués are recycled from thrift […]
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Dec
Dec
In place of mistletoe, make a kissing ball! White Christmas and Holly Berry are the same pattern, but look at the difference colour makes. All in white, White Christmas can be adapted to all home decors, and could be used for weddings and bridal showers. Holly Berry sports a more regal feel. Choose your own […]
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Dec
Dec
[columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] This is a clever rendition of a heart shape worked in Hardanger which can be suited to all occasions. Make it and gift it to someone you love for their birthday, special occasion, Christmas, or just because. Make it in their favourite colour, I bet you’ll make them smile. Read more […]
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Dec
Dec
As we gather around the family table the first question, everyone asks is “Where would you like me to sit?” To solve the issue, I have taken to making a place card for every person invited to dinner. I make up a few blanks in case we have guests and quickly fill in their names. […]
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Dec
Dec
This quick to make project explores the nun stitch, the nun stitch on the diagonal, and the double running stitch. Read more in our Festive 2013 issue. Designed by Kim Beamish [email protected] justpostcards.wordpress.com
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Dec
Dec
While some Slavic cultures have Christian names for the holidays, the Belarusans name their holidays by their ancient pagan ways. Easter is Vialikdzen as in The Great Day, and Saint Ivan (St. John the Baptist Day) steps aside for Koupalle as in the Summer Solstice Day. And so why should Christmas be any different? Belarusans […]
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Dec
Dec
Tablets and ereaders are everywhere these days and they come in all shapes and sizes. By following a few simple instructions, you can create a pattern for any device. Glam up the project by using free motion embroidery on the front panel. The richness of the rayon and the shine of the metallic combine to […]
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Dec
Dec
These little felt decorations are so easy to make. They only involve two embroidery stitches and some seed beads for sparkle! You can easily make one in an evening while watching TV or get your young folk involved while teaching them a new skill. Inspired by cookie cutters, you can use felt as we have […]
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Dec
Dec
Silk ribbon …seems to come to life when you start to stitch with it and its stitches lend themselves to so many styles of embroidery. These Christmas decorations make use of several straight line stitches that you may not see as often. Add some gold thread and a few bead accents and they ‘glam’ up […]