Wool is a naturally flame-retardant fibre which makes it safer to have in the kitchen than many other fibres. Historically, woolen blankets were dampened and used to smother small fires. These oven mitts are fulled after they are completed. Often referred to as felting, fulling is the process of shrinking woollen items intentionally. Technically speaking, […]
Tag Archives: Festive
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Originally designed to decorate the fireplace, the Exquisitely Elegant Garland is very versatile. The inspiration came from remembering the paper chains I did as a child and adapting them to home decorating. The stitching can be applied on any type of fabric such as cotton, satin, taffeta, and velvet, which offer different textures. The chain […]
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If you need a quick present for a friend or something to help decorate your own home, these easy placemats and table runner would be perfect! The table runner could also be used as a door banner just by adding a hanging sleeve on the back. We used fabrics from Northcott’s “Happy Christmas” line for […]
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[columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] Cynthia made the bargello needlepoint in the photo on the right several decades ago. The Lined Tea Cozy and the Reversible Oven Mitt were inspired by this piece that is still displayed in her livingroom today. Read more in our Festive 2012 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Cynthia […]
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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 […]
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[columns] [span4] [/span4][span4] [/span4][span4] [/span4][/columns] In Part 1 of Bra-making 101 (ANPTmag Summer 2013) we described the measuring process and the supplies required to make your own bra. Included was the layout diagram so you should have your bra all cut out at this point and other supplies you will need at hand. Ready? Let’s […]
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Give some soothing gifts this holiday season. All it takes is some fabric from your stash, a few easy-to-find supplies, and you’re on track to provide some comfort and joy! Cold Quilts, soothing eye-masks, and old fashioned, but fun, lavender sachets make great presents and takes very little time, money, or effort to provide lasting […]
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I started working part time in a quilt shop in September last year. This has been a wonderful experience for me as I have spent the majority of my working life behind an office desk. It is so much fun to now be surrounded by colourful fabrics and loads of creativity when I go to […]
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[hcolumns] [columnhelper col-md-4] [columnhelper col-md-8] [/hcolumns] Elizabeth has always loved knitting and she became a knitwear designer when she was home caring for her children. “I was a knitting teacher first and I knit models for some of the Toronto yarn stores,” she explains. “Then, I began designing for Shelridge Farm.” Designing is a “picture […]
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[hcolumns] [columnhelper col-md-4] [columnhelper col-md-8] [/hcolumns] The Sweet Anticipation Wrap was designed with our cold Canadian winters in mind. We need something to wrap ourselves in as we make our journey to a festive party but then want to look glamorous when we arrive. I suggest folding the wrap in half, placing it around your […]