Knit Together with Cynthia MacDougall One of the very best ways to make your knitting projects shine is to develop good finishing techniques. Seaming is a key component of garment finishing and is a great place to begin. There are many kinds of seams a knitter can use to put together pieces of a garment. […]
Summer Citrus was inspired by a bundle of fat quarters. We just love fat quarters and have designed many quilts using these wonderful bits of fabric. Fat quarters are approximately 20” x 22” [51cm x 56cm] and are great because they allow quilters to have lots of variety in their stashes without having to spend […]
For the past 15 years Haus of Stitches has held a knitting retreat twice a year. The event attracts, beginners to experienced participants, from across Canada between the ages of 8 and 80+. The first retreat, created to bring knitters together in a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, was held in the spring of 2000 at […]
Special Feature : Beading Series – Part 1 of 3 Imagine learning to make beautiful beaded gifts or accessories in three easy lessons! It’s possible with the help of passionate teacher Diane Mugford. This Hatzic Lake, British Columbia, designer considers herself a teacher first and a designer second because what she designs tends to be […]
Swedish weaving is a relaxing needlework that is fun and fast to do. This unique surface embroidery and counted needlework (all in one) can be worked on a variety of fabrics, ranging from the traditional Monk’s Cloth (7ct) to Hardanger fabrics (22ct). All Swedish weaving patterns that were designed for the traditional Monk’s Cloth can […]
Special Feature : Swedish Weaving Series – Part 1 of 4 With spring just around the corner the thought of weaving another large and warm blanket is usually not in the plans. But a nice set of placemats and napkins fits the bill. I know the name might not match the project but it actually […]