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 pillow you already have, or you can sew your own body pillow to co-ordinate with […]
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 year. Just change the colour scheme and you have a decoration for another event. A […]
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 any endeavour so I like to get the maximum amount of embroidery in before having […]
After a bountiful harvest comes the joyful task of canning fruit and making jams. The Harvest Time jar cosy is ideal for spreading cheer when gift giving. Read more in our Fall 2016 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Christine Baker PO Box 64 Brockville, Ontario K6V 5T7 613.342.1042 www.fairfieldroaddesigns.com www.uppercanadaquiltworks.com
All you need to make pretty things is fabric, a needle, thread and your imagination. This pulled thread and embroidery doily looks a lot like a sampler. It’s packed with elegance. Read more in our Fall 2016 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Kim Beamish craftycreations-beamish.blogspot.ca [email protected]
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, Ontario, and although a small group of just over 15 members, the membership takes its […]
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 from schools in the Baltic region, and an international juried exhibition, all under the theme […]
When our daughter announced she was getting married, I wanted to make her something as a keepsake that would be special gift from her mother. To my surprise she was thrilled when I suggested a monogrammed hankie. In fact, she wrote a couple of days later asking if I would make one for each bridesmaid! […]
This piece uses variegated thread, a change from the traditional white on white on this lovely heart. Read more in our Summer 2012 issue. Designed by Kim Beamish [email protected] justpostcards.wordpress.com