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Introducing my version of Carolyn Mitchell’s WILDEST DREAMS. I discussed in my last post how challenging I initially found this pattern, particularly as it was designed on the diagonal. In retrospect, this was simply due to my inexperience and I expect I would not have a problem today if I were to stitch this pattern…
Delighted to share something different today – BEAD WEAVING on a BEAD LOOM! I must admit, this is foreign territory for me having had minimal experience with bead weaving and NO experience using a bead loom. Let me introduce you to Lou Ann who has kindly shared some of her beautiful woven bracelets. Lou Ann…
Another fabulous example of WOOL APPLIQUE today. Bloomin Beauties Block #13! I have mentioned previously that this is Kathleen’s wool applique version of Bloomin Beauties pattern by Kim Schaefer. You can find this in Kim’s Flower Festival book. She has used a heavy black flannel for her background. Kathleen has used Colour Complements threads. I…
EMBROIDERY today and what a lovely example it is! Just love the colours. I love to see what my customers create using my threads. One of my fellow Canadians sent this along to me recently. Judy is a member of the Canadian Embroiderers Guild Guelph and teaches various classes. This is one of five small projects…
BLOOMIN BEAUTIES Block #12! I have mentioned previously that this is Kathleen’s wool applique version of Bloomin Beauties pattern by Kim Schaefer. You can find this in Kim’s Flower Festival book. She has used a heavy black flannel for her background. Kathleen has used Colour Complements threads. Don’t you love what she did with the leaves?! …
Introducing RAYON RIC RAC! I am excited to introduce NINE colours of hand dyed 1/4″ rayon ric rac to my product line. I first used some rayon ric rac about four years ago and have been attempting to source a supplier since. Success at last. Cotton ric rac is commonly available in various widths and…
I adore TEMARI and was delighted when Sue sent me these photos of her lovely Temari balls. TEMARI are Japanese thread balls meaning “hand ball” in Japanese. They are a folk art form originating in China and later introduced to Japan. They were originally created as children’s toys. Historically remnants of old kimonos were used as…
Always fun when I receive some lovely EMBROIDERY in the mail. I have shared Kerry’s projects previously as she is a prolific stitcher and yes, one of my customers too. On this occasion I would like to share a project that Kerry has created using regular DMC floss. Kerry has used Mary Corbet’s “Stitch Sampler…
Introducing my version of Ariadne! Ariadne is a counted canvas pattern designed by Michael Boren and Carole Lake. It was inspired by the opera Ariadne auf Naxos, by the great German composer Richard Strauss. This is the third in a series of designs inspired by Strauss’ operas. The other two designed by Michael Boren, are…
It is all about EMBROIDERY today! I would like to introduce you to Stacy, a contemporary fibre artist. Stacy specializes in contemporary art quilts, needle-felted animals, textile sculptures and embellishments using various materials and products. She writes, “As a small child, I loved working with my hands. I especially loved the meditative aspects of fine…
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