Mother Earth
Mother Earth was exhibited twice, in La Roche Posay, France and Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Back in France, I was surprised by the reaction of viewers and artists. They came to look at it many times over. And … some cried … Continued
Le Petit Chapeau Rouge
Le Petit Chapeau Rouge (The Little Red Hat) art quilt was inspired by a visit to the California Redwoods. The mosaic background is a technique developed by Gloria Loughman, but I used my own method of application by stitching everything … Continued
Joining In
In the last issue (Summer 2017), I gave a photo step-by-step of two methods of joining yarn. The butt join is one that’s very commonly used, and the magic knot is one I included as an example – it’s not … Continued
Leaves Needle Roll
So tiny and adorable, you’ll want to take this needle roll everywhere you go. It’ll be part of your portable stitching project. Read more in our Issue 45. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Kim Beamish www.craftycreations–beamish.blogspot.ca [email protected]
Trellis Dreams Wrap
I had fallen in love with the sparkles on the Rozetti Cotton Gold yarn and immediately imagined a simple wrap to knit up on a whim. There’s nothing difficult to this pattern which makes it ideal for taking it with … Continued
The Shooting Star Wrap
Shooting Star is a fun little decorative scarf that you can throw on to add a little bling to an outfit. The tail of the shooting star is knitted with some sections done only in the sequined carry along, giving … Continued
The Nutcracker Tree
Over the years designer Jo Gatenby has admired the various stylized Christmas trees that so many artists and designers have come up with, whirls and swirls, words and themes, and wanted to try her hand at creating her own. A … Continued
Sweet Begonia
This delicate piece of embroidered begonia was initially designed using variegated threads, which takes the work out of shading. In these instructions are the colours that should be staggered to give the variegated effect. Feel free to use variegated threads, … Continued
