Knit Cuff Bracelet
If you don’t happen to be a knitter, or if you don’t have time to find a pattern and knit a cuff, here’s a great short cut – and a good reason never to throw out stained or damaged sweaters … Continued
The Slow Stithing Movement and the Running Stitch
Do you remember the world before the Internet? What did we do before screens, tablets and phones? I remember growing up with books instead of TVs and tablets; walking to the bookstore and stopping at the bakery to buy a … Continued
The Beauty of Texture Part 4
In this final segment on the Beauty of Texture, two types of smocking are presented; both based on individual motifs as opposed to linear stitches or those for which the threads carry from one motif to the next. We start … Continued
Pulled Thread Pastries Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of this elegant Pulled Thread Pastries Series. This series explores pulled thread embroidery using the basic little cushion samples to give you a good idea of what is required to accomplish each varied stitch. It also … Continued
Pavouk Talisman
The idea of the stitched Pavouk came from the 3 dimensional straw ornament that’s very popular in Belarus. The word pavouk means ‘a spider’. Salamiany Pavouk, straw Pavouk, is one of the oldest Belarusan talismans. Because of its shape, it’s … Continued
Rainy Day Mug Rugs
Mug rugs do more than just protect your coffee table from drips and spills. They are an addition to your home décor that can change with the seasons and even according to your moods. I love playing with colour and … Continued
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Ornaments
When we think of ornaments, most of us envision Christmas décor. My goal is to modernize this conception and create decorative ornaments that can be displayed all year round. A star is a shape that is not defined by a … Continued
Snow Globe Ornament
The magic of snow globes has always been a source of magic and enchantment for kids and adults alike. The vinyl sewing products available allow us to transform our favourite fabrics into a magical snow globe ornament to be hung … Continued
A Piece of My Heart Ornaments
I love paper-piecing. So, when I started to design A Piece of My Heart, I knew that paperpiecing was the technique that I would feature in the design. I also wanted a project suitable to any occasion; an ornament that … Continued
Yule Log Tote Christmas Ornament
Christmas evokes nostalgic memories for many of us. This Yule Log Tote ornament may serve as a reminder of cold winter nights, sitting by the fireplace and ‘putting another log on the fire’ as the embers died down. Read more … Continued