Tag Archives: Festive
Delicate and quick to work up, learn the crochet ‘V’ stitch with Rose Langley’s version of a snowflake. Bio: Rose lives in Burlington, Ontario. She teaches crochet in several places to many eager students. Last year she received her certification as a Craft Yarn Council certified instructor. Read more in our Festive 2013 issue. Designed […]
The best things come in small packages! These tiny stockings can hold small and special treasures on your tree. Read more in our Festive 2013 issue. Designed by Edie Eckman
As we gather around the family table the first question, everyone asks is “Where would you like me to sit?” To solve the issue, I have taken to making a place card for every person invited to dinner. I make up a few blanks in case we have guests and quickly fill in their names. […]
This quick to make project explores the nun stitch, the nun stitch on the diagonal, and the double running stitch. Read more in our Festive 2013 issue. Designed by Kim Beamish [email protected] justpostcards.wordpress.com
Christmas is my favourite season with all its glitter and glam. These ornaments work up fast and make beautiful stocking-stuffers or hostess gifts. They can be embellished with beads and sequence, the choices are endless. What a wonderful way to create something special for that special someone. Swedish weaving is a relaxing needle craft that […]
I love cross stitched ornaments, and every year I decorate my Christmas tree only with hand stitched or hand crafted ornaments. They are small projects that never take too long to complete, and are beautiful Christmas memories we get to unpack every year. Although I stitch a selection of ornaments every Christmas, I also pick […]
This ornament is made using a variation of the right angle weave and then embellished with strands of beads to make a tassel. A loop of beads is added at the top of the medallion to make a hanger for the ornament. Fringe or dangles are strung from the bottom of the medallion to add […]
Poufs are so much fun, to hold, to give, to create. These are tiny “poufs of art” that I create to celebrate my love of vintage imagery, fabric, beads, embellishments, sewing, and quotes. I use all these items to create one-of-a-kind keepsakes. They are handmade by me and no two will ever be alike. Create […]
This crochet ornament particularly reminds me of the movie Scrooged with Bill Murray. Designed by Rebecca J. Venton. Read more in our Festive 2013 issue. Designed by Rebecca J. Venton










