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Cross Stitch

Joys of Winter Cross Stitch Wallhanging

Posted on by Carla A. Canonico
Joys of Winter
04
Mar

When designing this charming scene for our winter issue, Maria surely dreamt of the many things that warm the heart during the coldest season of the year. Comfort in winter lies in the cherished memories of the holiday season and how the brightest lights are found on the Christmas tree, and the North Star – […]

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Cross Stitch

You Had Me at …Woof! Cross Stitch

Posted on by Carla A. Canonico
You Had Me at …Woof!
03
Mar
[columns] [span4] [/span4][span8] [/span8][/columns] Working with over-dyed floss is always fun – the trick is to complete both legs of each stitch as you go, so the colour changes flow through the design. The direction you stitch (horizontal or vertical) can change the entire look of a piece! In this design and the one featured […]
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Beading

Jack Frost Scarf

Posted on by Carla A. Canonico
Jack Frost Scarf
26
Feb
[columns] [span4] [/span4][span8] [/span8][/columns] With Carla’s request for a beaded scarf project, came the perfect opportunity for combining beads with knit lace using a technique that adds beads during the knitting process. No pre-stringing is required for this style of beaded knit. A fine crochet hook that fits into the hole in the bead is […]
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Knitting

You’ve Got to Move It, Move It Knitted Tie

Posted on by Carla A. Canonico
You’ve Got to Move It, Move It Knitted Tie 2
25
Feb
[columns] [span4] [/span4][span8] [/span8][/columns] This knitted tie has both a certain charm and a sense of humour. Inspired by some left over variegated yarn, I thought a knitted tie would tie in perfectly in a winter issue. As I was knitting it up, it quickly occurred to me how it looked so much like the […]
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Knitting

The Dragon’s Tail Knitted Scarf

Posted on by Carla A. Canonico
Dragon’s Tail Scarf
24
Feb
[columns] [span4] [/span4][span8] [/span8][/columns] Who doesn’t like a knitted scarf? When I knit something for someone, I want to make sure that the pattern I choose for them reflects their personality. I couldn’t imagine knitting the item without knowing what their favourite colour is either. In 2011 I decided to make a scarf for each […]
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