It’s time to play with your sewing machine! Since we so often go to our sewing rooms with a specific task or project in mind, we often forget to make the time to experiment. But did you know that the very best way to get the most of your sewing machine is to play with […]
Unlike the canvas artist who can mix colours as required, I rely on yarn manufacturers for tones, shades and tints for my work. In 1979, yarns with such beautiful gradation were available and I created items with a liveliness that danced right out of my hands. Hence, the Serene Rug. Read more in our Spring […]
When you’ve been a knitter for a while, you usually develop a stash of leftover yarns; half a ball of this, a few dozen meters of that – too much to throw away, but not enough for a new project. My usual solution to this is to make hats! Some go to friends and family, […]
One of the characteristics of crochet is the ability to form a tight weave in a myriad of decorative stitches, which are useful when making practical items such as totes and bags of all kinds. Read more in our Spring 2017 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Michele Wilcox, Red Heart www.redheart.com
If you’re a quilter I’m pretty sure you have scraps! Totes are ideal for scrap-busting. Actually, totes are one of those projects that can be done in a morning or afternoon, depending on your sewing and quilting abilities. Not that there’s any rush, but totes are great last minute gifts that can make family and […]
A while ago, I embraced paper piecing as a way to use up all the threads of my most precious fabric scraps. Before long, hexagons joined forces to create flowers to applique onto projects. Pentagons banded together to create soft balls, perfect for kids to play with, or joined together to create fabric snow people. […]
I LOVE WORKING WITH SCRAPS. I even purchase bags of scraps to supplement my supply! The creative challenges and design possibilities they represent are irresistible. Run out of one colour or fabric? Find another colour/fabric that ‘reads’ the same or add some zing by using a contrasting colour. Pull out your scraps to create the […]
In my heart there’s always a strong desire to make something out of needle and thread. From this desire flourished an idea to publish a needle arts magazine to showcase like-minded designers who share the same passion for artwork made with needle and thread. Here’s a heart that represents that love. Read more in our […]
It’s very exciting for me to share with you the results of the fun filled Ontario Rug Hooking Guild’s annual meeting and conference held April 2015 in London, Ontario. It’s always a very productive and unifying time when members of the board and teacher’s branch meet and everyone gathers for the annual dinner. Kathryn Taylor […]
I believe the Friendship Blanket Shrug is the perfect name for this knit project. It was born from left over sock yarn I had in my stash and the very many bits and pieces of left over sock yarns received from friends over a span of time. I started to knit a scarf at first, […]