My 10-year-old grandson plays for the Stouffville Clippers hockey team. He asked if I could make a cushion out of his old jersey. He had very specific requests about what should stay intact on the cushion. For example, he wanted his team logo and Canadian flag on the front of the cushion and his name […]
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When I do embroidery or longarm quilting, I’m always sad to see the scrap threads in the thread catcher. It seems a waste to throw away such beautiful fibers, so I started collecting them. I’m often asked what I’ll do with them and while I had some ideas, I didn’t really have a plan. When […]
This adorable triangle bag whips up in no-time. The beauty is in the ‘playground’ in which to combine piecing, embroidery, free motion quilting or other embellishments. Perfect time to explore assorted stitches, accessories, and techniques. Get creative and make it special, make it yours! Read more in our Issue 49. Download the PDF pattern now. […]
On a rainy day you may be sitting in your sewing room and see your jar full of buttons and decide to create a button art project. In this project I’ll show you how you can sew buttons on easily using your sewing machine to create an image. Some HUSQVARNA VIKING® sewing machine models have […]
Chenille is a fun technique to highlight fabric with large prints using texture. It can be used for projects such as oven mitts, trivets and floor mats. What better way to make sunshine on a rainy day! Read more in our Issue 49. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Clodagh Coker The Quilt Store […]
The magic of snow globes has always been a source of magic and enchantment for kids and adults alike. The vinyl sewing products available allow us to transform our favourite fabrics into a magical snow globe ornament to be hung on your Christmas Tree. What you choose to feature in your snow globe is as […]
I have a good friend who creates dozens of wonderful ornaments every year for family and friends, and for the past couple of years she has used my designs – one year creating delightful little 3D snowmen; another year gorgeous top hat ornaments… so when she said “What are you designing for me this year”, […]
Inspired by a photograph taken during a visit to the island of Iona, Scotland, this window design is reminiscent of windows found in churches and cathedrals all over the world. This vignette provides an evocative pattern reminiscent of the holiest of Christian nights and the wonder of nature found in the lines of the setting […]
Nutcrackers are a quintessential symbol of Christmas, and why not stitch one resplendent in this interpretation of Canada’s Maple Leaf tartan? The Maple Leaf Tartan was designed by David Weiser in 1964 and approved as an official symbol of Canada on March 9, 2011 by the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official […]
A symbol of downtown St. John’s, Canada, colourful row housing affectionately called ‘Jelly Bean’ houses graces many downtown streets of the province’s capital. Completed as an on-trend pillow, this ornament would be at home in your bread bowl, bookshelf or add a length of jute to the top to act as an ornament for your […]
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