This cute little fellow would make a sweet addition to your spring decorating or a wonderful present for a friend! Punchneedle embroidery and felted wool appliqué make it a fun and easy project. Please read through all of the instructions … Continued
This bookmark is all white but you can mix and match fabric and colours to coordinate with any colour scheme. Experiment and have fun! Read more in our Winter 2016 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Kim Beamish … Continued
It’s winter and the snow forms drifts here and there across the fields in the country, yards and streets in town. This furry cushion reminds us of those soft wind-blown formations. If you’re a skier perhaps this will bring to … Continued
Winter is my favourite season, mostly because I like to play in the snow. More so when I was younger, but I still love to bundle up and head out for a nice winter walk. Usually the sidewalks are uneven … Continued
In this article, we explore embroidery stenciling technique using fabric dye to create your one of a kind wrap for your favourite body pillow. These pillows are generally larger than most standard pillows. These can be used for an existing … Continued
Smocked ornaments are so much fun to create. They give you a chance to experiment with unconventional fabrics, different fibres and new stitches. They are fairly fast, low cost and very portable. And you can make them any time of … Continued
Explore the variety of stitches brought to life on this simple trivet cover. Full charts. Read more in our Festive 2011 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Carolyn Mitchell [email protected]
When Carla asked me to design a bargello project for the magazine, I cast my mind about for a sizable project, as bargello looks so much more dramatic on a larger surface. Also, finishing is not my favourite bit of … Continued
the guilded edge What began as a casual conversation with fellow stitchers, led the Brant Broderers on three trips abroad to learn specialized embroidery techniques. The Broderers, a needle arts guild in existence for over 30 years, meet in Brantford, … Continued
The Fibre Report with Joe Lewis The 8th Kaunas Biennal Textile held in Kaunas, Lithuania, brought together textile work from around the world. Artists participated through invitation for solo exhibitions, special presentations, national survey shows, a student exhibition with work … Continued