This is a lovely sample today called Medieval Moments designed by Carolyn Mitchell. Carolyn is a well known Canadian designer who I was very fortunate to take a workshop with when I first started counted canvas work. I learned a lot Carolyn, thank you! Medieval Moments is a pattern of a collection of eight ornaments…. Read more
Button Clusters
I have talked about button clusters previously. Check out this post! I love adding these to my CQ projects. The key to button clusters is use an odd number of buttons add at least one charm add beads if you wish vary size, colour and texture Several of the buttons in this collection were found… Read more
Needlepoint Bands
Today’s heart features rows of needlepoint bands. Bands are quite popular in needlepoint. You can find books on bands such as this one and of course there are lots of examples searching online. All of the bands displayed in this heart could easily be adapted to creating borders as well. The heart featured today is… Read more
Winky
Welcome Winky in my What A Hoot series. If you missed last month, my new What a Hoot series is a collection of SIX owls! Each owl will be introduced in my newsletter email at the beginning of the month through until September. Kam and I are delighted with your response to Fleur and hope… Read more
Needlepoint Heart
Last month I posted a tiny heart and today I have another needlepoint heart to share. As I mentioned before, Dominique is stitching a variety of small samples suitable for card inserts. These are given to guild members for various life events. Once again, this heart measures about 2 ½ inches across on 18 count… Read more
Crocheted Bag
A fabulous crocheted bag Kerry is sharing with us today. Crochet is the first craft I learned to do. I remember Mom teaching me to crochet doilies. If I remember correctly I was probably around seven or eight years old. I kept up with it for a number of years, progressing from doilies to afghans… Read more
Simplicity
One doesn’t often associate the word simplicity with crazy quilting. BUT, today I want to talk about sometimes the simplest of seam treatments works well with stitching. When I travel I am always on the lookout for various embellishments. You never know what you may find in some little shop tucked away! This block started… Read more
Colourful Blooms
Well, it is the time of year we are starting to see some colourful blooms in the gardens. What better way to celebrate than with some wool applique! More of Kathleen’s BABY BLOOMS wall hanging today. This is her most recent wool applique project. “Baby Blooms Cushion” is designed by the talented Australian designer, Wendy… Read more
Colour #50
DO YOU HAVE AN EYE FOR COLOUR? Featuring Colour #50! Make sure you watch the video above Through the years I have received many questions about what colours might work well with others. As a result, my Eye for Colour series was born. My hope is that I can provide customers with a similar experience… Read more
Straight Stitches
There is a lot to be said for simple straight stitches. This particular heart focuses on straight stitches. It is a quick and easy design to stitch up. Dominique chose a pastel selection of colours including Colour #60 which is part of my spring collection this year. I love the colour transition – do you? … Read more
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