2011 Summer Patterns
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Peyote Stitch Beaded Pen
Special Feature : Beading Series - Part 2 of 3
Embellishing a pen with the tubular peyote stitch can have a dazzling effect. There are two variations of tubular peyote, even and uneven (or odd), which refers to the number of beads that make up the first two rows of the project. Designed by Diane Mugford [email protected] 604.820.7932
Amber Memories Tablecloth
Picture yourself sitting outside under a shade tree weaving the afternoon away while making this beautiful table cloth. The 2x2 Monk’s Cloth is light and easy to handle, a perfect summer project for a beginner to advanced weaver. The sparkly yarns give it that extra special touch.
Designed by Christine Allan
Christine’s Swedish Weaving
www.funandfastpatterns.ca
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Eadie Mae
Most designs begin with basic shapes. Eadie Mae began with the same basic body shape that Sherry used in the Spring 2011 issue, but Lucy adapted the doll’s construction to suit her style and to suit the machine embroidery techniques used in this pattern.
Designed by Lucy Garvin
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& Sherry Del Rizzo
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Little Bonnet
Turning a handkerchief into a baby bonnet is a simple and sweet way to create a memorable baby gift. The intent of the handkerchief bonnet is that it will be worn as a bonnet for the baby’s homecoming or Christening, then put away. When the baby has grown up and is getting married, the stitches will be snipped out of the bonnet and the bride will carry it at her wedding as part of the ‘something old’ tradition. It can then be stitched into a bonnet again for the couple’s child.
Designed by Evelyn Bouma

Bobbles by the Yard
This is a fun, easy project for beginner bead knitters that can be used for a multitude of things. Knit this versatile beaded ribbon and add some bling to your wardrobe.
Designed by Flo Flory
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Timeless Variations
Timeless Variations is a project that takes Hardanger Embroidery outside its traditional white on white. With the variations in colour for fabrics and threads available, the combinations are endless. Pick your favourite colours and experiment!
Designed by Kim Beamish
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craftycreations-beamish.blogspot.ca

I wanna be…Santa
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Designed by Maria E. Gollek
www.marnicdesigns.com
Aspiring to inspire before I expire

Pot of Tea
I collect small poems and sayings, things that inspire me to create designs around them. This is one of my favourites, and I hope you enjoy it!
Designed by Jo Gatenby
Model Stitcher: Lynn Lilje
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United Family
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Designed by Iryna Varabei
Spirit of Belarus
www.ivarabei.wix.com/spiritofbelarus
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Pocketful of Candies
This project is similar to Vicki’s black and white piece, but she switched to colour. This small piece is designed to challenge, but also add some colour and creativity to a home. Use the result for a pincushion, a key fob, or a coaster.
Designed by Vicki Dixon
Vancouver, British Columbia
604.738.2993
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The Little Swallow
The Little Swallow draws from centuries old craft practices and brings together a Japanese Shibori dye method, a woven Egyptian textile remnant, and a Canadian folk art.
Designed by Michelle Sirois-Silver
Vancouver, British Columbia
604.253.4372
www.michellesirois-silver.com

Shoreline Table Runner
At long last, here comes summer! Picnics, pool parties, barbeques and fun in the sun. To add a little spark to your picnic table, here’s a centrepiece for displaying your serving dishes. Make it in the colours shown or choose your favourites from the wide selection of shades available. Happy crocheting!
Designed by Laura Gebhardt
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Quilt Block Potholder
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Designed by Denise Powell
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Ravelry: DoctorKnit

Privy Garden Pillow
The Privy Gardens were kept private until the 20th century and have been restored to their 1702 glory. They showcase a formal symmetry featuring graceful curved gravel paths winding between yew and holly bushes. It was the lines traced by the paths that I tried to capture in this design. Curved lines in cable patterns are very difficult to achieve so I used appliqué I-cords along with the traditional knitted-in technique. I selected seed stitch for highlights, to add texture and reference the gravel stones. Then set each pattern in mirror image quadrants to follow the symmetry of the gardens.
Designed by Fiona Ellis
www.fionaellisonline.com

Scrappy Hearts Quilt
This lovely pattern is great for beginners and ideal for using your collection of fat quarters! The alternating placement of two simple blocks creates a deceivingly complex pattern.
Designed by Christine Baker
Fairfield Road Designs
P.O. Box 24, Brockville, Ontario K6V 5T7
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www.FairfieldRoadDesigns.com
christinebaker-fairfieldroaddesigns.blogspot.ca
www.facebook.com/FairfieldRoadDesigns

Snips ‘n’ Snails Quilt
Sometimes what appears complex is the result of a simple concept. As well, what is conceived as simple can be a challenge. Before designer Monika Kinner-Whalen’s quilt project is dismissed as too complex or too simple, a closer look might reveal the opposite is true.
Designed by Monika Kinner-Whalen
My Sweet Prairie
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
306.979.3519
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mysweetprairie.blogspot.com