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Folk Flowers Table Mat
This attractive table mat features a beautiful floral design using sewing machine free motion couching embroidery techniques in the traditional Ukrainian folk style. The deep red colour yarn used for the embroidery gives the design a bold and striking look, while keeping the delicate and intricate details of the flowers. Using the same colour yarn throughout results in a charming monochromatic design that showcases the beauty and complexity of traditional Ukrainian embroidery.
The overall effect of the Folk Flowers Table Mat is one of traditional beauty and elegance. It adds a touch of culture and history to any table setting and is sure to impress guests or bring the everyday pleasure of decoration.
The overall process is free motion couching using a sewing machine guided by the traced design. You can also couch by hand if you prefer. The basic process is to use a couching foot on your sewing machine and the free motion technique to embroider the design. The top thread is the same colour as the yarn and the bobbin thread is the same colour as the backing.
skill level Intermediate
finished measurements
design diameter 13¼"" [33.5cm]
table mat 15” x 15½” [38.1 x 39.4cm]
Always a Dreamer Wall Art
Inspired by the essence of The Little Prince, written by the French aristocrat, writer, and pilot Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Olesya Lebedenko created wall art pinkeep with the little prince and his doves. It’s a little piece of fine work of appliqué, embroidery, and hand sewing. The wall art is made solid by using cardboard and some paint is used to make the prince’s eye. finished measurements 6¼” x 6¼” [15.9 x 15.9 cm]
The Rabbit on the Moon Wall Quilt
This appliquéd wall quilt was inspired by the story about the image of a rabbit on the moon told by many cultures around the world. This story speaks to Nancy Devine about friendship, perseverance, and the sacrifices we sometimes make to help others realize a dream. Nancy used some glow-in-the-dark star fabric to create the night sky, and a scrap of treasured green fabric from her stash to create her vision of when Rabbit first dreams of a plan to travel to the moon. Other stash treasures include vintage daisy trim, various decorative and special-effect threads, and a great deal of experimentation with her sewing machine’s decorative stitches. Using products like Sulky Blendables, Sulky Solvy Water Soluble Stabilizer, Flatter Smoothing Spray, Sew Easy Thicker Freezer Paper, Odif 505 Temporary Spray Adhesive. Finished measurements 24” x 18¼” [61 x 46.5cm]
The Sky’s the Limit Tote Bag
The astronomy theme for this issue reminded Betty Biberdorf of a phrase she shares with her granddaughter when she leaves to go home. They exchange phrases: “I love you to the moon and back” and the other answers, “I love you more than all the stars in the sky”. Inspired by special moments like these, Betty created a tote bag for when her granddaughter sleeps over. With the use of the breakthrough features on my PFAFF® creative icon™ 2 sewing and embroidery machine she incorporated the Northern Lights, stars, and a bright moon along with the special phrases. This is an intermediate project with step by step instructions on how to work the tote bag on the creative icon™ 2. Photos included. finished measurement approximately 18” [46cm] square
The Ceramic Mosaic Bag
Originally from Kyiv, quilting artist Olesya Lebedenko was inspired by tilework motifs created in 1968 by Ukrainian artists Oleksandr Vorona and Yuriy Ilchenko. All ceramics were created by a third artist Opanas Redko. The techniques used for creating the tiles were ‘maiolica’ and ceramic mosaic. In this project, Olesya uses similar colours and shapes to recreate Ukrainian tilework. The ombre colours of these fabrics give a lovely shading and 3-D effect. Includes: the material list, instructions, templates, and order of stitching, amazing step-by-step instruction photos. Finished measurements 11” x 1¾” x 7 ¾” [28 x 4.5 x 9.5cm]
De Morgan Project Pouch
This project pouch celebrates the historical designs of William De Morgan and the value of the handmade. The lustre of silk fabrics and rayon threads was chosen to provide richness and tactility that aim to honour his work. The front panel appliqué builds the colourful design motifs inspired by his florals and foliage. Free motion embroidery adds practical and decorative stitched details. The pouch is lightly quilted and lined and closes with a zipper. The project can also be made in your choices of colours/materials, such as mid-weight cotton, linen, or wool. Includes material list, instructions, templates, instruction photos. Finished measurements 12” x 12” x ½” [30.5 x 30.5 x 1.27cm]
Modern Sundial Table Topper
For Betty Biberdorf, Moroccan tiles quickly jumped to mind for this issue envisioning appliqué and embroidery combined. Once she completed her design, the Modern Sundial emerged! Betty wanted to create a tile design that incorporated basic geometric shapes that were also larger than would fit in a 260 mm embroidery hoop – the largest width the DESIGNER RUBY™ 90 uses. This table topper then was created a quarter of the design for one hooping, then four parts are sewn together. The larger design could be used as a wall quilt, table topper or cushion cover. While the mySewnet™ PLATINUM Software was used to create the Modern Sundial embroidery, the image created in the Draw and Paint module may also be used as an appliqué pattern for creating the sundial tile. This article is an overview of how the Modern Sundial was created and not a pattern. Finished designs can be downloaded from mySewnet.com. If you wish to digitize your design the image is provided. Includes full material list including sewing feet, instructions on how to accomplish this pattern using HUSQVARNA® VIKING® DESIGNER RUBY™ 90 sewing and embroidery machine. Finished Measurements 26¾” x 26¾” [68 x 68cm]
Little Mermaid Doll
The inspiration for this project is from one of Olesya’s favourite fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen. Olesya created the mermaid doll inspired by one of her friend’s daughters named Anna, a talented diving instructor. Olesya is happy to share with you the step-by-step tutorial to create your mermaid or you can use the pattern as a template to appliqué on a quilt block, a beach tote, or a cushion cover.
Includes: material list, instructions, templates, and order of stitching, amazing step-by-step instruction photos
finished measurements 5” x 17” [12.7 x 44cm]
Muskoka Lumbar Cushion
The motivation for comfort combined with the nautical flags and quilt blocks created the inspiration for the Muskoka Lumbar Cushion. For example, the Alpha flag is based on the flying geese block, the Foxtrot flag is a square in a square block while the Whiskey flag is a log cabin block. This project is fun to make and equally as fun to enjoy in comfortable Muskoka chairs. The waterproofing finish, applied with HeatnBond Liquid Vinyl, allows you to leave the cushions out on the chairs even in light rain without the rain soaking through!
Includes: material list, step-by-step instructions, diagrams for constructing the blocks and assembling the cushion top, order of stitching
Finished Measurements 19” x 11” [48 x 28cm]
For the Love of Sunflowers Wall Art
A punch needle wall hanging depicting a colourful sunflower finished on a country-style wooden plaque.
Designed by Christine Baker
Fairfield Road Designs
P.O Box 64
Brockville, ON K6V 5T7
613.342.1042
www.fairfieldroaddesigns.com
www.uppercanadaquiltworks.com
Faces in Line Art Portraits
An excellent tutorial written by quilting teacher Elaine Theriault on how to do Line Art Portraits using PFAFF creative icon, PhotoStitch Wizard and mySewnet. Invaluable tips for a successful portrait.
Designed by Elaine Theriault
crazyquilteronabike.blogspot.ca
Whimsical Pin Cushion
Learn how to make this adorable pin cushion. Fabric scraps will be perfect to use in this project.
Designed by Nubia Moreira
That Sewing Place
16610 Bayview Ave # 10
Newmarket, ON L3X 1X3
905.715.7725
thatsewingplace.ca
facebook: TSPNewmarket
Amy’s Reading Cushion
This is the perfect gift for the avid reader in your life. Created using cool features on the Brother Luminaire XP1; full instructions for making the cushion.
Designed by Lynn Swanson
Brother Educator
Western Canada
www.brother.ca
Repurposed Pottery Pin Cushions
These pincushions are based on a long ago summer camp craft project. Back then, we used empty frozen juice cans.
I found these pottery pieces on a trip to a local thrift store for less than $1. You can use cups and saucers too. Just glue the cup to the saucer with some seriously strong glue. The saucer can corral stray buttons, a bobbin or two, or provide a resting place for scissors.
Create these Re-purposed Pottery Pincushions for yourself, a few of your stitching pals, or for sale at a fundraising bazaar.
Designed by Nancy Devine
905.841.8333
[email protected]
Star of the Day Chair Cover
Star of the Day Cushion Cover is inspired by our wish to highlight children's good deeds and spur them on to do better each day! Easy to do, with tips on how to make the chair cover special for your little one.
Designed by Janine Zeck
Mrs. Zeck’s School of Fine Arts
905.952.0806
www.jzartstudio.com
Lounging on the Beach Towel
The perfect towel for lounging on the beach. This bag unfolds to reveal a built-in towel that is easily attached to any beach lounging chair. The pattern also includes handy storage bags, and has lovely applique shells.
Designed by Margaret Sweete
Sewing Specialist
SVP Canada Inc.
www.husqvarnaviking.com
Paris, here I come! Garment Bag Set
Lynn's all-time favourite travel destination is France, Paris in particular. She loves the entire vibe of this city. She believes that only the classiest luggage accessories will do when traveling there. To carry off that ‘Parisian’ style choose a beautiful print and coordinating solid, to stitch up a garment bag, luggage tags and passport holder.
Designed by Lynn Swanson
Brother Educator
Western Canada
www.brother.ca
Reversible Hawaiian Placemats
Dreaming of Hawaii? See how to make these triangular quilt-as-you-go placemats as part of your attractive table setting. They are constructed to leave more room in the middle of the table while at the same time offering a lot of cover space for your setting. Using Banyan Batiks fabrics.
Designed by Cathy McLean
www.hakidd.com
Hat & Mitt Set for Baby
The little ones grow up so fast they hardly wear out there cute sweaters. See how to transform a favourite baby sweater into this even more adorable hat and mitten set for a toddler. Can't get any cuter!
Designed by Joanne Gatenby
www.xs-and-ohs.com
An old jersey becomes a new cushion!
Repurposing a jersey is a fantastic way to remember great sport moments in a child's life and decorate his or her room! So easy to make following these simple steps.
Designed by Chris Curran
That Sewing Place
16610 Bayview Ave # 10
Newmarket, ON L3X 1X3
905.715.7725
www.thatsewingplace.ca
Facebook: TSPNewmarket
Summer Sampler 2019
Can you smell the freshly cut grass? I can just looking at Jean's summer sampler! But besides the vibrant colour, this is a great quilt to make to bust your fabric stash and a great sampling of quilt blocks. Schematics included.
Designed by Jean Boyd
www.patternsbyjeanboyd.com
Chenille Shawl
Excellent tutorial on how to make chenille fabric. Using the Olfa Chenille Cutter, follow along to make a shawl. Step by step photos.
Designed by Cathy McLean
www.hakidd.com
Raindrops Won’t Fall on My Head! Cushion
You probably have so very many buttons kicking around the house, in a box. Here's your opportunity to use them. If not, then you might want to get the CRAFTING ESSENTIALS Bottle of Buttons of all shapes and sizes to help you achieve this stunning project. It's a conversation starter for sure! So gratifyingly quick to make, learn how to use the Husqvarna Viking | Designer EPIC Button Foot in the process.
Margaret Sweete
Freelance Educator and Sewing Specialist
SVP Canada Inc.
www.husqvarnaviking.com
Midnight Churn Ornament
If you're looking at getting your feet wet in quilting, this is a great beginner project. You'll learn several techniques in this little fun packed ornament! The Banyan Batik fabrics also play a big role in its appeal!
Designed by Sarah Vanderburgh
Sew Joy Creations
www.sewjoycreations.com
Personalized Ornaments
These ornaments are a great memento of your favourite pets, however very versatile as you can adapt the center image to reflect anyone that is super special in your life!
Designed by Elaine Theriault
www.northcott.com
Dreaming of Spring Cushion Cover
This adorable cushion beckons spring and all that is fresh and light. Normally made using half square triangles to make the patchwork, here's a different method using templates provided.
Designed by Olesya Lebedenko
Patreon.com/olesyalebedenkodesign
[email protected]
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Tree of Life Photo Frame
Great project for experiencing sewing with twin needles, offering many tips to accomplish it. Please use the tree design provided or take this opportunity to design your own tree. When the picture is added to your personalized frame it will complete the story of your Tree of Life.
Designed by Cathy McLean
www.hakidd.com
4 Seasons Mug Cozies
Feel the luxury of using fabric mug cozies for your cups of coffee, love the embroidery.
Designed by Jayne Styles
[email protected]
Purse Pop! Round Bag
Every step for making this zany purse is has been photographed so the instructions are easy to follow. Ideal to use up your scrap stash…
Designed by Olesya Lebedenko
www.Patreon.com/olesyalebedenkodesign
[email protected]
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Blooming Tea Pot Cozy
Talk about a unique teapot cozy! The Blooming Teapot Cozy adapts really well to all shapes and sizes because of its adaptable design. Play with it some more and add more quilting to the petals or use prints. Great scraps project!
Designed by Laura Ann Coia
www.SewVeryEasy.com
www.youtube.com/sewveryeasy