As stitchers, we always have leftovers. There is fabric and threads that remain after a project and there’s not enough for another project. This project involves using up those leftovers. They can be a gift tag, Christmas ornament (small enough and flat to fit inside a card), key tag, etc. You can put them back […]
Welcome visitors with this rug hooked Christmas wreath. Read more in our Festive 2011 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Nancy Walker Calgary, Alberta www.tisdesignworksoriginals.com
Smocked ornaments are so much fun to create. They give you a chance to experiment with unconventional fabrics, different fibres and new stitches. They are fairly fast, low cost and very portable. And you can make them any time of year. Just change the colour scheme and you have a decoration for another event. A […]
How elegant. Make them for your Christmas tree, or better yet, make them for family and friends. Beaded ornament covers make great gifts for teachers and hostesses during the Christmas season. Read more in our Festive 2011 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Diane Mugford 604.820.7932 [email protected]
Wikipedia tells us that “pom-pon” is originally a French term which refers to ornamental spheres of decorative fluff. They can be made out of fabric, yarn, paper, plastic, or even feathers. However you spell it – here’s a fun and fast crochet project which lends itself to sociable crafting. So why not take a break […]
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 […]
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 […]
Embroidered talismans were very popular in the old Slavic culture. The talisman is an object containing the magical power of providing good luck and protection for the possessor. It’s believed to be charged with the magical powers by the creator, and embroidery is considered practically the most significant charging process. Generally, the ancient solar symbols […]