I’m a pretty avid sewer and embroiderer. I also smock, cross stitch, do whitework and design heirloom garments. There’s just one tiny fly in my ointment – many of my finest efforts are never worn at my house; they go … Continued
Back in 2009, I participated in a bookmark exchange with the online tatting group, In Tatters. I wanted to do something unique for my partner, so I looked through many books and patterns online and found an edging in the … Continued
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Sweethearts Welcome is a little piece to put on the door, in an entry area or on your kitchen wall to greet you first thing in the morning – wherever you’d like to see a warm welcome that will make … Continued
This sampler uses a variegated thread. You can decide to use the thread used to complete the sample or pick a variegated colour to match your decor. Each cross stitch must be completed individually. Read more in our Spring 2012 … Continued
the guilded edge Stitchers come in all ages and at the Lady’s Slipper Needle Arts Guild (LSNAG) in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, the age range begins at 30 and extends to 87! Founded in 1994, the Guild embraces all forms … Continued
A simple backstitch and a bright colour and some time will result in a delightful pillow to brighten your decor in the warmer weather. Designer Cindy Edwards of Davidson, Saskatchewan, has a pillow for every season, but she is beginning … Continued
Welcome to a new series of smocked cushion tops! I hope that the next smocking ideas in the following seasonal cushion tops will help ignite some ideas of your own! Change the colours to match your home décor, or consider … Continued
Special Feature : Embroidery Series – Part 1 of 3 Lucy Garvin and Sherry Del Rizzo have both appeared in A Needle Pulling Thread magazine on their own, Festive 2008 and Summer 2010 respectively. They imagined it would be a … Continued
Last year, I decided to start the adventure of a lifetime. I booked my plane ticket and headed off to Paris to study Haute Couture Beadwork and Embroidery at the prestigious House of Lesage. Owned by Chanel, Lesage is … Continued