In some cultures it is told that babies are born in a cabbage patch. Other cultures pick their babies off the sunflower heads. Belarusan folklore tells of babies delivered by storks, yet nobody knows from where exactly. It’s a tradition that everybody favours the stork, and attracts them to their household by placing an old […]
Read more in our Spring 2015 issue. Designed by Julia Cheng The Yarn Store 17817 Leslie Street, Unit 40 Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 8C6 www.theyarnstore.ca 905.853.7001
Dream catchers were traditionally made by Native Americans from hoops of bent sticks with sinew webs to hang over babies’ cradleboards. The web captured and entangled the bad dreams but grandmother spider would allow the good dreams to pass through the hole in the web. With the rising of the morning sun, the bad dreams […]
This cabled baby sweater is not only sweet to look at but perfect for learning how to knit cables. Read more in our Spring 2014 issue. Designed by Fiona Ellis www.fionaellisonline.com
This Baby Blue quilt can be made in different baby patterned fabrics, perhaps to suit the colours in baby’s room. But whatever fabric you’ll choose, it was designed to be a practical, no fuss, and quick quilt to make. It’s also a great quilt project for a beginner quilter. Read more in our Spring 2014 […]
These bootees are an adaptation of an old pattern for “bootees with knees” – bootees that come up over a baby’s knees. Originally they were made to protect baby from drafts caused by the nightgowns babies used to wear. These days, the moms that have received them report that they protect little knees when the […]
Fingerprints should be added to the repertoire of all-time favourite cross stitch pieces, to be cherished forever. Read more in our Spring 2014 issue. Designed by Maria E. Gollek www.marnicdesigns.com Aspiring to inspire before I expire
Cute as a button, Camilla Babe Knitted Sweater & Hat set is the perfect project to knit quickly, whether you’re making it for your little one or gifting it! Read more in our Spring 2014 issue. Coats & Clark Designed by TK www.redheart.com yarnspirations.com/ca-en/our-brands/coats-clark
Beauty is in the Details It is easy to love simple and basic techniques used in Zakka sewing to make a fun and unique item in a short amount of time. Every project can be customized depending on the creator. Embellish it with your choice of lace trim, buttons, ribbons etc., to fully customize yours. […]