My Hramavik – Thunder Spirit design is the result of three sources of inspiration: a Belarusan motif pattern, the Trianglepoint stitch technique and the colour palette proposed by A Needle Pulling Thread. A few years ago, I came across a … Continued
Getting tired of losing your pins and needles while you are working? Need a quick gift for a dear friend? Scared of French knots? Stitched on just a small piece of fabric and using only threads that you have in … Continued
Who, pray tell, is not bothered with winter yet? We anxiously watch the weather forecast on TV, waiting for someone to conjure up some sign of spring. To shorten the time until spring’s arrival our ancestors would gather to sing … Continued
Originally designed to decorate the fireplace, the Exquisitely Elegant Garland is very versatile. The inspiration came from remembering the paper chains I did as a child and adapting them to home decorating. The stitching can be applied on any type … Continued
The Fibre Report with Joe Lewis Virginie Rochetti was born in Aix-en-Provence, France, and lives in Paris – by profession a stage designer, by passion an embroiderer. I saw her Tapestry of Bagnolet and met her in person the opening … Continued
In this edition of ANPTmag, it is with great excitement to explore with you this distinctive type of Belarusan stitching technique called ‘Wicker Stitch’. I’m still in the process of discovering more about this ancient yet very popular technique adapted … Continued
Traditional Belarusan geometrical patterns link present-day stitchers to an ancestral past to which they feel a great connection. Used primarily in woven coverlets, these patterns are an essential piece of Belarusan history. Even more precious to me are my great-grandmother’s … Continued
A bowl filled with candles is the perfect design to complement the country colours of this beautiful felted wool penny rug. A scattering of buttons gives even more visual appeal. Read more in our Summer 2013 issue. Designed by Christine … Continued
The Spa Quilt is the perfect project to explore your creativity. Make it as a blanket or throw using contrasting fabric colours, assorted cottons, linens, yarn embellishment, appliqués, raw edge appliqués, and decorative stitches. Create your own elements in Row … Continued
Summertime, and all its glory, can gear up to be a very busy time of year. We can easily be lured into attending family events and tending our garden, making ‘Me Time’ hard to schedule. On the blessed occasions when … Continued