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Paper Tube Bracelet

Paper Tube Bracelet Pattern

Not long before ANPTmag suggested recycling as the theme for this issue, designer Jo Gatenby had been browsing the internet, collecting pictures and ideas for a guild project – including making jewelry from recycled items. Great minds think alike! Jo says, “I immediately pulled out my folder and began figuring out what I would do […]

Hramnicy Candle Talisman

Hramnicy Candle Talisman

This design is dedicated to Hramnicy holiday that is celebrated in Belarus. Hramnicy can be akin in some way to western European Candlemas Day and Imbolc holidays. One of the characters worshiped and featured on this holy day is a holy candle. Its traditional symbol is in the center of my design. People light up […]

Dragonfly Purse

The Dragonfly Purse

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, […]

Love & Cherish Talisman Wedding Gift

Love & Cherish Talisman Wedding Gift

Quite long ago, during my first years in Canada, I made a gift for my ESL teacher for her wedding. It was an embroidered piece using the traditional Belarusan symbol of love, Love Doves, a very popular and beloved symbol. I decided to stitch them once again for this very appropriate lovebirds issue. To leave […]