[columns] [span4] [/span4][span8] [/span8][/columns] Special Feature : Embroidery Series – Part 1 of 3 Lucy Garvin and Sherry Del Rizzo have both appeared in A Needle Pulling Thread magazine on their own, Festive 2008 and Summer 2010 respectively. They imagined it would be a fun and creative for our readers if they joined forces to […]
Tag Archives: Covers
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Jan
Jan
[columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] When my daughter started kindergarten I enjoyed volunteering in the classroom. It was so much fun working with the students. One day the teacher pointed out a special chair she had chosen to call the “Star of The Day” chair. She explained that each day a student would get a turn […]
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Dec
Dec
[columns] [span4] [/span4][span8] [/span8][/columns] If you don’t want fellow commuters to know what you are reading, hide your novel inside a lovely book cover. Or, if you need a gift for your children’s English teacher or a bookworm friend, these delightful covers from Calgary designer Ana Buzzalino will be sure to impress. A slow reader […]
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May
May
For those long hot summer days, this insulated ice bucket cover was designed to keep favourite drinks ready for hours of entertaining. The handy pockets provide secure storage for napkins, straws, and all the extras. The handle makes it easy to carry it all to the pool or beach, the cover keeps the heat out […]
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May
May
“This project is a one page pattern that works beautifully as a pillow centre. The design could be embellished with beads or it could be modified for a simple embroidery project.” Finding shells on the beach is an addictive pastime if you have walked along an ocean shore with the water lapping over your feet. […]
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Feb
Feb
Necessity is the mother of invention. We have all experienced it and often we’re put to the test of creating to fulfill a need. That’s exactly how WoolPennyRugs.com came to be. Kerry Karram and her friends, signed up for a penny rug class in 2002. The supply list included felted wool yardage, dyed in beautiful […]
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Dec
Dec
Tablets and ereaders are everywhere these days and they come in all shapes and sizes. By following a few simple instructions, you can create a pattern for any device. Glam up the project by using free motion embroidery on the front panel. The richness of the rayon and the shine of the metallic combine to […]
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Nov
Nov
These ornament covers add a little romance to your Christmas decoration. Learn the crocodile stitch and how to crochet lace. Read more in our Fall 2014 issue. Kathryn M. Currie Katcrochets.weebly.com