Just over two years ago, Ruby Pearl Quilts owner Joy Paolozza was quietly enjoying her semi-retirement. After closing the doors of The Olde Silver Thimble, her previous quilt shop in Whitby, she continued to teach classes from home and stay connected to the quilting community. Despite the tranquility of that arrangement, she missed the chaos […]
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Rosa blanda, commonly known as the meadow, wild rose, smooth rose or prairie rose, is a species of rose native to North America. It’s the rose that comes the closest to a ‘thornless’ rose, with just a few thorns at the base. While there’s a craze about colouring books and expressing ourselves in colour on […]
This super easy table runner is a great project to make out of left over fabrics from another project or from strips that are cut from fabrics in your stash. It would be great to make for a last minute gift as it could be finished very quickly. Change up the fabric to suit the […]
This cute little fellow would make a sweet addition to your spring decorating or a wonderful present for a friend! Punchneedle embroidery and felted wool appliqué make it a fun and easy project. Please read through all of the instructions carefully before you begin. Read more in our Spring 2016 issue. Download the PDF pattern […]
I designed this key holder for the love of Little Red Riding Hood. This is key holder is fully lined with a thin batting and lining. The cushioned holder prevents keys from scratching other items in your purse. A split key ring placed inside the key holder secures the keys and can easily be pulled […]
There are two different sizes of HSTs used to create this quilt. There are many different methods of making HSTs. There are also many different tools and rulers available to make them. We encourage you to use the method you prefer and feel the most comfortable using. The following HST method is the one that […]
Woven and stitched fabrics add a modern touch to this retro styled purse. Play with the various strip widths or weave only a portion of the fabrics to create your own ‘Purse’-onal bag. This project is also a great way to use up left over fabric strips. Read more in our Spring 2016 issue. Download […]
Gardens, springtime and the colour blue are all some of my favourite things. Irises are my favourite flower. I like the contrast between the architectural leaves and those flouncy, frilly flowers. It has leaves like swords and flowers like prom dresses. Read more in our Spring 2016 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by […]
Freshen up the bedroom with a new spring bed scarf and matching pillowcases. The out of the ordinary wedge design is easily achieved using the Sew Easy 10° Wedge Ruler. The wedge design can also be used to make table runners and placemats to match your home decor. Use the Clover Kanzashi flower maker to […]
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 [email protected] craftycreations-beamish.blogspot.ca