Lise Merchant is a certified rug hooking teacher from the Prairie Harvest Rug Hooking School, specializing in the stain glass technique.Winter Blues is not only a tranquil winter scene but an exercise in transferring the stained glass effect to a hooked rug. Quite a challenge, but not impossible. To mimic the effect of stained glass […]
Read more in our Festive 2012 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Maria E. Gollek www.marnicdesigns.com Aspiring to inspire before I expire
Snowmen are so much fun – and if you know designer Joanne Gatenby’s work, then you know she also loves to collect sayings… so what better combination then this quirky saying and a new snow friend! Read more in our Festive 2012 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Joanne Gatenby model stitcher Pat […]
We explored bobbles in the Summer and Fall 2011 issues of ANPT. Having practiced on single and double bobbles it’s time to take it one step further and play with different size bobbles to create a beautiful evening bag. Read more in our Festive 2012 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Flo Flory […]
Beauty is in the Details Zakka, in Japanese, means “household goods or many things” referring specifically to hand sewn items for domestic use that improve a home and one’s appearance such as tableware, kitchenware, containers, picture frames, tote bags, simple clothing, and so on. The beauty of Zakka is in the details. You can embellish […]
In place of mistletoe, make a kissing ball! White Christmas and Holly Berry are the same pattern, but look at the difference colour makes. All in white, White Christmas can be adapted to all home decors, and could be used for weddings and bridal showers. Holly Berry sports a more regal feel. Choose your own […]
