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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
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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
LOVE! In Fall Appliqué Button Art
With the goal to get young sewist into sewing, Cathy designed this fibre art piece to get them interested in needle and thread in the hope they will become avid sewists… Fun project even for accomplished sewists too!
Designed by Cathy McLean
www.hakidd.com
Redwork berries have historical roots
Traditionally, red work embroidery uses just one or two types of stitches for the entire piece, making it a perfect introduction to embroidery for young artisans. But this form of embroidery is eternal, even the experts will enjoy its meditative powers.
Nancy Devine
nancywhiskeynancyo.blogspot.com
Red and White Celebration Lap Quilt
In this lap quilt, Lynn Swanson explores the stunning designs on each of the blocks using the Brother Entrepreneur® Pro X PR1050X Embroidery Machine. She sews and quilts the rest of the lap quilt on the NQ900 Brother Sewing Machine. The 4 patch blocks really tie the blocks together!
Designed by Lynn Swanson
Brother Educator
Western Canada
www.brother.ca
The Landscape Vest
Although the project calls for Burda 6986 vest pattern (not proveded in the instructions), you can use your favourite vest or coat pattern to use the landscape technique to make your fabric. Use your favourite fabric and colours to suit your wardrobe. The instructions include the landscape technique to create the 'fabric' and how to finish the garment.
Designed by Donna Housley & Cathy McClean
www.hakidd.com
Fabric ratios for smocking and other applications
Judith Marquis explains the smocking ratios for different fabrics. Photos include 6 different smocking ratios using soft batiste, broadcloth, flannel, and 21 wale corduroy. Excellent article for those wanting to further their sewing, dressmaking and smocking skills!
Designed by Judith Marquis
www.amberlane.ca
Fun with Pyramids
Who knew pyramids were so much fun? You can't stop at just making one. Use any design for your embroidery work by drawing on the fabric and then use embroidery stitches such as satin stitch, lazy daisy, French knots and more of your easy favourite surface stitches in your embroidery library! Easy instructions to making the pyramids.
Designed by Sue Davies
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Thinking Outside the Paper Piecing Lines
If you've never tried paper piecing this is a great project to start with. Clear instructions with photos to guide you along the path to discovering a new form of sewing happy!
Nancy Devine
nancywhiskeynancyo.blogspot.com