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 with the bright pinks and reds of Valentine’s Day. “I’ve always liked to draw, so […]
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 of stitching with a threaded needle. “Our goal is to encourage and promote the practice […]
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 currently responsible for 85 per cent of all beading and embroidery that grace the world’s […]
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 book from our Toronto Guild of Stitchery Library entitled Trianglepoint by Sherlee Lantz1. The technique […]
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 your stash, you’ll never hesitate over a French, or colonial, knot again. Bring one of […]
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 vociferously and without interruption believing their magical songs echoed from one village to another, always […]
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 of fabric such as cotton, satin, taffeta, and velvet, which offer different textures. The chain […]
