Brighten the place settings at your next party with these colourful party favours. The empty spools from balls of DMC pearl cotton form the core. Your stash of leftover bits and pieces of fabric and threads will provide plenty of inspiration for creating the decorative wrapping. Fill the favours with mints or other tiny treats […]
Tag Archives: Hardanger
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Apr
Apr
Mug rugs do more than just protect your coffee table from drips and spills. They are an addition to your home décor that can change with the seasons and even according to your moods. I love playing with colour and design when stitching mug rugs. These 2 mug rugs are the same design with a […]
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Feb
Feb
This bookmark is all white but you can mix and match fabric and colours to coordinate with any colour scheme. Experiment and have fun! Read more in our Winter 2016 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Kim Beamish craftycreations–beamish.blogspot.com [email protected]
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Apr
Apr
This piece uses variegated thread, a change from the traditional white on white on this lovely heart. Read more in our Summer 2012 issue. Designed by Kim Beamish [email protected] justpostcards.wordpress.com
This Hardanger piece is finished with a lacy edge. This requires fabric threads to be removed to complete woven bars as necessary. The final row of lacy edge is completed with woven bars and buttonhole stitch in corners. Read more in our Spring 2015 issue. Designed by Kim Beamish craftyc[email protected] craftycreations-beamish.blogspot.ca
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Feb
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This sampler uses a variegated thread. You can decide to use the thread used to complete the sample or pick a variegated colour to match your decor. Each cross stitch must be completed individually. Read more in our Spring 2012 issue. Designed by Kim Beamish [email protected] justpostcards.wordpress.com
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Read more in our Winter 2014 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Kim Beamish craftyc[email protected] craftycreations-beamish.blogspot.ca
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Dec
[columns] [span3] [/span3][span3] [/span3][span3] [/span3][span3] [/span3][/columns] Ornaments are fun, easy – and quick! And a great opportunity to try new stitches. Jo has designed 4 different ornaments each revisiting timeless and favourite techniques! The Hardanger ornament, Just Like Snow, has a touch of blackwork worked in blue; The Trelliswork Star is so easy, and a […]
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Dec
Dec
[columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] This is a clever rendition of a heart shape worked in Hardanger which can be suited to all occasions. Make it and gift it to someone you love for their birthday, special occasion, Christmas, or just because. Make it in their favourite colour, I bet you’ll make them smile. Read more […]