Outdoor Décor with Coats & Clark Creating an outdoor living space is a big trend in home design. Things that we normally associate with indoor décor are adding colour and design to our outdoor spaces. Pillow, cushions, and even drapes create the feeling of extending the living space from indoors to outside. One thing to […]
Is someone special in your life getting married? A daughter? A granddaughter? A friend? You could make their day special with the gift of this ribbon embroidered ring pillow designed by Marie Alton of Pickering, Ontario. If the wedding is just around the corner and time is short, consider doing the design as a cushion […]
Summer is a time of white fluffy clouds, flowers in every colour of the rainbow, the green of leaves and the sounds of birds and children’s laughter in a nearby park. We think of summer as fresh and happy. The art of Sashiko promotes the same feelings with its white evenly spaced stitches and images […]
A simple backstitch and a bright colour and some time will result in a delightful pillow to brighten your decor in the warmer weather. Designer Cindy Edwards of Davidson, Saskatchewan, has a pillow for every season, but she is beginning with the bright pinks and reds of Valentine’s Day. “I’ve always liked to draw, so […]
I have more creative ideas rattling about in my head than the time required to accomplish them all. This is very frustrating, although I’ve often heard, Rome wasn’t built in one day. Seeing creative ideas materializing is one of the greatest satisfactions in life. A small example is My Heart Aflutter hooked pillow. It’s a […]
There is absolute beauty working with decorative stitches from your sewing machine combined with machine embroidery. Crocheting embellishments is another way to add flair to your project. There are many different tools to accomplish all creative ideas. Using stabilizers to secure decorative stitches as well as embroideries are very important, using the proper needle for […]