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Tag Archives: Christmas

Canadian Santa, International Santa Series

You will have noticed that the last two International Santas have contained a good injection of humour, and this Canadian Santa continues the trend. During their design process I was going through some major personal challenges. Thankfully, designing cross stitch patterns is a good form of therapy for me. Humour lightens my heart and I […]

Victorian Christmas Lace Tea Cozy & Tea Towel Set

Victorian Christmas Lace Tea Cozy & Tea Towel Set Pattern - Festive 2011

Christmas is my favorite time of year with all the stores decked out in their finest bling and glitter, trees all lit up and carols being sung. What’s not to like about the season? In my family, we always made a special gift or two when we were young and I have kept up that […]

Canadian Santa

Canadian Santa

You will have noticed that the last two International Santas have contained a good injection of humour, and this Canadian Santa continues the trend. During their design process I was going through some major personal challenges. Thankfully, designing cross stitch patterns is a good form of therapy for me. Humour lightens my heart and I […]

Oops-a-Daisy Christmas Tree Ornament Elves

Oops-a-Daisy Christmas Tree Ornament Elves

Have you ever had a cat climb your Christmas tree? You know what chaos can result. Imagine if the ornaments come alive when this happens and they all scramble to save themselves as the tree is being shaken. That is the image that comes to mind with the whimsical elves designed by doll maker Colleen […]

Joys of Winter Cross Stitch Wallhanging

Joys of Winter

When designing this charming scene for our winter issue, Maria surely dreamt of the many things that warm the heart during the coldest season of the year. Comfort in winter lies in the cherished memories of the holiday season and how the brightest lights are found on the Christmas tree, and the North Star – […]

Holly Berry & White Christmas Kissing Balls

Holly Berry & White Christmas Kissing Balls

In place of mistletoe, make a kissing ball! White Christmas and Holly Berry are the same pattern, but look at the difference colour makes. All in white, White Christmas can be adapted to all home decors, and could be used for weddings and bridal showers. Holly Berry sports a more regal feel. Choose your own […]