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  • Grand Finale

    If you have been following this blog for some time, you may have seen me talk about various crazy quilt techniques to add a bit of “pop” to your project. This is the final post in my crazy quilting class series where I use all of the techniques we have covered – the grand finale!…

  • Emperor

    The pattern of this green and blue Temari ball reminded me of the blooming petals of a chrysanthemum.  Lo and behold when I read Verna’s note she chose the pattern, Emperor, from Barb Seuss’s first book titled “Chrysanthemum”! How fitting.   That wasn’t the only thing that was fitting about this particular Temari ball. I checked…

  • A Look At Modern Hardanger

    Today’s blog post features something a little different than your usual needlepoint project – this, my readers, is Hardanger! It may look like a simple embroidered table linen, but the history behind Hardanger is rich and spans both place and time. Beautiful needlework like this can be dated back to the Renaissance period. This type…

  • Blue, Green and Purple

    Gem coloured threads are always very popular in my shop for needlework projects. Blue, green and purple in particular seem to always sell out. It’s clear from this heart design why!  The design inspiration for this heart is from the featured heart in the January/February 2019 issue of Needlepoint Now.  Some time ago I posted about…

  • Cross-stitch on Linen

    Today I thought it would be fun to talk a wee bit about linen – more specifically, the art of cross-stitch on linen. If you cross-stitch, you know that various fabrics are available for your stitching, the most common Aida, linen, and even weave. I won’t get into a complete discussion of each as I…

  • Crazy Quilting Or?

    Crazy quilt patterns are primarily used in quilting (as the name suggests, of course!). But one of the best things about needlework crafts is that similar techniques can be applied to create stunning projects! Dominique has been experimenting and has come up with this particular version of crazy quilting. I became interested in crazy quilting…