Necklaces, earrings, brooches, wall hangings, stained glass, window decorations, and cross-stitch designs… designer Jo Gatenby LOVES dragonflies. She is delighted to share this beautiful purse design with you. The idea of this design is that it can be enlarged to fit almost ANY purse! Follow the instructions to mark the purse outline on the fabric, […]
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One set of handles–many purses! Embellish the main panel of fabric as you wish–it’s a great opportunity to try out all your decorative stitches, decorative threads, new techniques, and cool sewing machine accessories, Thee Sttupeendouss Sttiittcchiing Clluttcch Purrssee especially cording/couching feet – or even your circular attachment! I used the Stupendous Stitching book by Carol […]
This stunning evening bag involves wet and needle felting. Bring out the artist in you to recreate a winter scene. Step by step pictures included. Read more in our Festive 2011 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Kim Beamish [email protected] justpostcards.wordpress.com
Underwater Treasures: Part 1 Our Mermaid Treasures bag is the first in a four part series of underwater theme sewing accessories. We would use our bag to hold embroidery or small sewing projects but it is perfect for everyday essentials – and your latest issue of A Needle Pulling Thread will fit nicely into it. […]
You really don’t have to be a genius to make this bag that fulfills the desire to recycle and to create. The design for the “Jeanius” bag by Wendie Scott Davis is fast and easy and would be a good starter project for anyone who wants to try rug hooking but is hesitant to take […]
Spring is a time for chasing off the doldrums of winter and becoming a hive of activity. It is no wonder that it is the season that we so closely associate with throwing open windows to let the sun shine in, cleaning floors, windows and comforters, sorting through forgotten items, and so on. With this […]
Many knitters start by knitting shawls and small projects in order to perfect the craft and, in some cases, it can take years to reach a confidence level to try complex lace patterns or difficult technique. One knitter who seemingly by-passed much of the boredom of knitting a garter stitch scarf or a dishcloth is […]
In Canada, we cherish summer. But, it is short. In fact, it seems to flutter by like a butterfly, the inspiration for this fresh and breezy summer tote. It’s perfect for a day at the beach or packing up all the essentials for a summery day of relaxation. The classic rounded Dresden plate block takes […]
The great thing about this diaper bag is its practical shape. You could however make up the bag in any shape you prefer to accommodate all that is necessary for a day at the zoo, for instance. The fun part is embellishing it. Here’s a method that highlights the colours in the fabric, and the […]
We explored bobbles in the Summer and Fall 2011 issues of ANPT. Having practiced on single and double bobbles it’s time to take it one step further and play with different size bobbles to create a beautiful evening bag. Read more in our Festive 2012 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Flo Flory […]
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