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Editor's letter
There's so much to tell you about this issue I'm
not sure where to begin.
It's not only about the projects but the details
within the projects that make them special.
Christine Baker added loving words in the
appliquéd petals in her Purple Cornflowers
Banner, I mean talk about making that quilt
even better. Using words like Family, Love,
Happiness to name a few, can really take your
quilts from really nice to unforgettable. Maybe
because my world revolves around words that
it struck a happy cord!
Talking about extraordinary, how about the
Blooming Tea Pot Cozy by Laura Coia from Sew
Very Easy? How imaginative is that to sew a
cozy that blooms before your eyes!? Crocheter
Ruth I. Forbes added what looks like stitches
laid over the crochet work, turning a simple tea
pot cozy into a fascinating one, all the while
sharing a unique crochet stitch.
For those who enjoy meditating you'll love
Édith Choinière's Heart2Heart Mandala
Wallhanging with two stitching options: using
free motion quilting or the appliquéd version.
Explore both!
I thought it would be a lot of fun to have
Olesya Lebedenko participate with her Purse
Pop! A round bag, relatively easy to make she
says, using a positive and happy attitude!
You'll find some bling within this issue's pages.
Sequined yarn makes for light and sparkly
accessories ready for a night out. See Denise
Powell's out of this world Shooting Star Wrap
and Flo Flory Trellis Dreams Wrap, where they
let the sequins do the talking…
I had a lot of fun photographing Jacqueline
Grice wearing her Eggli Vest. I love her story
about her vest and her extraordinary love of
dyeing her own yarns; such a desire for colour!
Where do I stop? There's so much more. Kathy
McClean's 'LOVE' banner is a project where
buttons have joined the appliqué party, like I
said, extraordinary is in the details.
In the embroidery section of this issue are the
cutest, itsy-bitsy needlework projects, you'll
want to make more than one.
Details abound in the art quilts of Galla Grotto.
Let your eye wander from detail to detail then
be amazed how it all comes together.
Join us and explore how to take your
needlework projects from very nice to indeed,
extraordinary!
Cheerfully,
MAKE & BE HAPPY
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10 Cathy McClean
quilting
LOVE! In fall appliqué button art
14 The Quilt Store, Clodagh Coker
quilting
Fall Welcome Wreath Banner
18 Christine Baker
quilting
Purple Coneflowers Banner
24 Elaine Theriault
quilting
Birds of Paradise Quilt
28 Édith Choinière
quilting
Heart 2 Heart Mandala Wallhanging
36 Laura Coia
sewing
Blooming Tea Pot Cozy
40 Olesya Lebedenko
sewing
Purse Pop! Round Bag
48 That Sewing Place, Sharon Fenlon
sewing
Mug Caddy
58 Cynthia MacDougall
knit together
Joining In Part 2
62 Charles Voth
knitting
4 cast-ons for knitting circular lace
64 Jacqueline Grice
knitting
Eggli Vest
68 Flo Flory
knitting
Trellis Dreams Wrap
70 Denise Powell
knitting
Shooting Star Wrap
72 Red Heart, Nancy J. Thomas
knitting
Wrapghan
76 Ruth I. Forbes
crochet
Autumnal Tea Pot Cozy and Mat
80 Jo Gatenby
cross stitch
Nutcracker Tree
84 Kim Beamish
cross stitch
Leaves Needle Roll
86 Carolyn Mitchell
canvaswork
Owen Owl
90 Jayne Styles
embroidery
4 Seasons Mug Cozies
94 Carol Arsenault
embroidery
Sweet Begonia
Artist Review
50 Lise Belanger
Le Petit Chapeau Rouge
52 Galla Grotto
Mother Earth
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62
In the Loop
56 Quilt Canada 2018
Canadian Quilters' Association
in
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3 Editor’s Letter
6 Mark Your Calendars!
6 Advertiser Index
8 Hooked on Books
The latest in needlework books
61 Knitting
Standard Abbreviations & Terms
98 Business Directory
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Creativ Festival
Since 1988, Creativ Festival is Canada’s largest diy
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More info: www.creativfestival.ca or 1.855.723.1156.
November 9-11, 2017
The Annual Oshawa Fibre Art Show
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May 31 - June 9, 2018
Saskatchewan Stitches Conference
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The Saskatchewan Stitches Conference offers
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July 18 - 22, 2018
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Registration begins Sept 1, 2017. 25+ classes,
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Advertiser Index
55 BF Designs
99 Brother
98 Business Directory
60 Canadian Guild of Knitters
27 Canadian Quilters' Association
97 Coats
93 CreativFestival
55 Crochet Designs by NanaRuth
79 Embroidery Association of Canada
100 Gütermann Creativ
55 Harebrained Happenings
69 Haus of Stitches
69 Heartfelt Fibre Arts
02 Husqvarna Viking
61 KNITmuch
69 Lowery Workstands
55 MarNic Designs
67 Mary Maxim
85 Needleworker's Delight
27 Ontario Hooking Craft Guild
61 QUILTsocial
55 Rypan Designs
69 Sandpiper Creations
69 That Sewing Place
06 The Needlework Pages
69 The Quilt Store
69 The Yarn Guy
07 Unique Knitting & Crochet
47 WonderFil Threads
79 X's & Oh's
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hooked on books
Monster Hats
Vanessa Mooncie
These hats certainly make a statement and that
statement is “Rawwwwwwr!” Not for the fainthearted,
these beautifully designed knitted hats will
keep you cozy while turning some heads. Hopefully
not right round though... Fun and vibrant, these 15
designs for both adults and children are just the
thing to get you noticed on a chilly night. Projects
include a creepy zombie, an enchanting griffin, an
amusing yeti and a stylish demon.
144 pages, ISBN 978-1-78494-212-0
The Guild of Master Craftsman
thomasallen.ca
Hygge Knits
Nicki Trench
It seems that suddenly everyone wants to be
Scandinavian, and to "hygge" (pronounced hueguh)
which means "a sublime state of cosiness" felt
when you are with friends or loved ones. It can be
enhanced by the addition of a log fire, a sweet treat
and a cozy knit. So spread the love, and keep things
cozy, by knitting yourself – or your family – a warm
and beautiful sweater, hat, gloves, or socks, with a
Scandi feel.
128 pages, ISBN 978-1-78249-478-2
Cico Books
thomasallen.ca
Bright and Bold Wool Appliqué
Angela Lawrence
The author of best-selling Wool Appliqué Folk
Art presents a treasure trove of 12 seasonal wool
appliqué projects, with 3 for each season. Her
Americana aesthetic, although very true to early
decorative arts, would look great in many homes
today. Presented in a lovely antique color palette,
these simple and elegant projects include a journal
cover, pillow cover, wallhangings, storage boxes,
table rug, and more, perfect for your home or to give
as gifts; includes a basics chapter and an updated
chapter on the collection, storage, and use of wool.
112 Pages, ISBN 978-1-935726-81-4
Landauer Publishing
thomasallen.ca
The Fussy Cut Sampler
Nichole Ramirez & Elisabeth Woo
If you are like authors Nichole and Elisabeth, your
favorite part of quilting is fussy cutting – and it usually
involves figuring out how to enhance an interesting
quilt block by framing a favorite element in your mostloved
fabric! Let fussy cutting become more than
just showing a single design. By following along with
how Nichole and Elisabeth create drastically different
samplers from each of their 48 unique patchwork
blocks, see how those same 9'' blocks can easily be
adapted to your own personal taste.
144 pages, ISBN 978-1-940655-22-2
Lucky Spool Media
thomasallen.ca
The Versatile Nine Patch
Joan Ford
Often, the nine patch is one of the first blocks taught
to beginners learning to quilt. But the nine patch is
also one of the most diverse blocks, offering many
different design options. In ScrapTherapy® The
Versatile Nine Patch, quilt designer and teacher Joan
Ford offers gorgeous designs using the traditional
nine patch block plus more challenging and creative
patterns that turn a nine patch into something
entirely new.
224 pages, ISBN 978-1-63186-675-3
Taunton Press
thomasallen.ca
Improv Patchwork
Dynamic Quilts Made with Line & Shape
Maria Shell
Explore new options in improvisational piecing and
empower your creativity! Cut and combine solidcolor
fabrics to create your own "prints" - stripes,
polka dots, chevrons, plaids, and more. Forget the
rules (and even your ruler) as you piece colorful
solids into compelling quilt designs. Use color,
pattern, and repetition to develop your personal
design aesthetic as you stitch freely to create unique
quilts that pack a punch!
96 pages, ISBN 978-1-61745-496-7
C&T Publishing
ctpub.com
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hooked on books
I Remain, Your Loving Son: Intimate Stories
of Beaumont-Hamel
Edited by Frances Ennis and Bob Wakeham
This is a compelling book that contains deeply
personal stories of the Battle of Beaumont-Hamel
launched July 1st, 1916. The story is told by the
soldiers themselves and their relatives back home.
Remembering with Rugs, the price pwaid, is a chapter
within about how textile artist Frances Ennis
helped initiate and facilitated several large group
rug hooking projects. This stunning collection of
rugs depicts the war in general through the eyes of
women who became involved in creating traditional
Newfoundland hooked rugs.
138 Pages, ISBN 978-1-77117-568-5
Flanker Press
flankerpress.com
Crochet Bears and other Animals
Emma Brown
Adorable animal friends to crochet for children of
all ages. A world away from mass-produced plush
toys, Emma Brown's hand-crocheted creations
live on the make-believe island of Shady Bay. The
animals all have their part to play in island life. With
25 gorgeous patterns suitable for beginners through
to experienced crafters, you're sure to find a unique
toy in Crocheted Bears and Other Animals that will
spark a child's imagination and become a firm friend
for life.
112 Pages, ISBN 978-1-78249-430-0
Cico Books
thomasallen.ca
Hope and Survival: A Story of the
Halifax Explosion
Story and Quilt Art by Laurie Swim
This brand-new children’s book was written
and illustrated by Laurie Swim to accompany
the monumental community art quilt project
commemorating the 100th anniversary of the
Halifax Explosion.
Hope and Survival tells the story of Jess, a young girl
caught up in the aftermath of the disaster. It is richly
illustrated with Laurie’s unique quilt art, on snowdyed
fabric, and the book acknowledges the legacy
of hope and survival that continues to this day. It is
a beautifully original gift – perfect for those young
and young in spirit. Each book is personally signed
by Laurie.
48 Pages, Hardcover, ISBN 978-0-9783548-3-1
Art Quilt Publishing
laurieswim.com
One-Block Wonders of the World
New Ideas, Design Advice, A Stunning
Collection of Quilts
Maxine Rosenthal and Linda Bardes
Transform a single fabric print with marvelous
piecing magic! Best-selling author Maxine Rosenthal
and Linda Bardes share stunning One Block Wonders
quilts. Learn how to choose the right 60-degree ruler,
pick the most useful fabric, and change the look of
a quilt with a different strip size. See what others
have done - the beginning fabric and the ending
projects - and courageously cut into that beautiful
yardage! Sew simple pieced hexagon blocks with
no "Y" seams, and enjoy the thrill of arranging and
rearranging them on your design wall.
80 pages, ISBN 978-1-61745-518-6
C&T Publishing
ctpub.com
Free-Motion Meandering
A Beginners Guide to Machine Quilting
Angela Walters
Finishing your own quilts is easier than you think.
Turn the corner to free-motion success with a
meandering makeover! Angela Walters shows you
that free-motion quilting doesn't have to be scary
- with a couple designs in your pocket, you can
finish almost any quilt on your home machine and
enjoy the process. Practice 8 meandering stitches
for beginners, plus creative variations on each, with
step-by-step visuals and quilted samples. Start your
free-motion journey on the right foot with proven
techniques to help you disguise mistakes and
transition between designs with ease.
80 pages, ISBN 978-1-61745-520-9
C&T Publishing
ctpub.com
Quilting Row by Row
Jeanette White & Erin Hamilton
Grow your skills, row by row! Dresden plates,
pinwheel blocks, and flying geese... piece like a pro
with The Piper's Girls! Starting with the simplest
patchwork squares and working your way up to
more challenging appliqué and paper piecing, you'll
sew through a cheery, 11-row sampler quilt and
2 bonus projects. Build 25 specific quilting skills
such as getting an accurate ¼" seam, constructing
on-point squares, and using the 45° angle on a ruler.
Straightforward how-to photos and full-size patterns
are included. Gain confidence and learn new tips
along the way, whether you're just a beginner or a
more experienced quilter.
72 pages + pattern pullout, ISBN 978-1-61745-592-6
C&T Publishing
ctpub.com
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17. Using Unique Gem-tak; add the
buttons, covering as much or as little
of the letters and the flowers as you
like. Leave to dry overnight.
TIP Gem-tak goes on white and will dry
totally clear- so don’t worry about having
too much.
Note: I totally covered the “O” and the “V”
and I applied just a few buttons to the
flowers on the bottom. Remember it is your
button art so apply as many or as few as
you like.
TIP When applying the buttons, I started
with the larger buttons working down
in size.
18. Trim away extra fabric on the back.
Optional: I glued double fold bias over
the raw edge to give a nicer finish.
19. Hang on your wall and Enjoy! Start
making one for each season or use the
same techniques to embellish a pillow.
Free motion work
When doing free motion work start with
simple shapes and work up to intricate
shapes. Make sure your work is stable
with either a hoop or an iron-on stabilizer.
Start writing “e’s or O’s”, then move on to
flowers and leaves before stippling, so
that you can train your brain with the
techniques involved along the way. I find
it helpful to draw the desired design with
a pencil and paper first before going to
the machine.
Cathy McClean
Product Specialist
www.hakidd.com
For more tips on
free motion quilting
see the
free tutorials on
QUILTsocial.com
https://quiltsocial.com/
6-essential-tips-for-perfect-free-motion-quilting/
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Fall Welcome Wreath
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Birds of Paradise
quilt
A mixture of Northcott’s basic collections including Toscana, Stonehenge
Gradations Brights and Artisan Spirit Shimmer. Joining the blocks into rows
transforms this ordinary block in a garden bursting with colour to brighten
up any day. This quilt is also a great opportunity to try out a new quilting
design and because the quilt is made in rows, it’s super easy to quilt.
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Enter your quilt!
Enter your quilt into Canada’s National Juried Show
and win prizes worth over $ 30,000!
Celebrating Quilters!
Attend Quilt Canada, May 31 to June 2, 2018
Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, BC
• National Juried Show • Huge Merchant Mall
• Amazing Workshops & Lectures
• Multiple Quilt Shows • Evening Entertainment
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Ontario Hooking Craft Guild
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HEART2HEARTMandala
Definition of mandala. 1: a Hindu
or Buddhist graphic symbol of
the universe; specifically: a circle
enclosing a square with a deity on
each side that is used chiefly as an
[aid to meditation.
Since I was 10, I wanted to learn
about quilting, but I didn’t know
anyone that could teach me. It
was only in 1984, at 22 years
old, that my dream of learning to
quilt came true. I had joined the
Canadian Armed Forces where I
met my husband, an Acadian from
Rogersville, New Brunswick. We
had received our posting to the
Base in Gagetown, New Brunswick
and that’s where I learned the
basics of traditional quilting. My
mother-in-law was my teacher and
at the time, no quilting tools were
yet available on the market.
In 1993, we were posted to Portagela-Prairie,
Manitoba. During this
period, besides quilting, I created
many oil paintings. To meet people
in my new community, I exhibited
my paintings at the Arts Council in
Portage and later, taught classes to
meet more people.
Soon after arriving on the air base in
Portage, I met two inspiring artists
that would share their teachings
with me as well as the Native arts
and crafts. So for the following three
years, Aimée, an Algonquin from
the Ottawa region and her husband,
a Lakota Sioux from Long Plain,
Manitoba, showed me how to work
raw hides and make drums, shields,
beadwork, moccasins, mukluks,
mittens and bags as well as dream
catchers and other ceremonial items.
In hindsight, painting and Native
Art gave me a new perspective
that would drive my passion for
quilting and designing into a new
direction.
We moved back to Quebec in 1996
and since raw hide is a bit more
difficult to find, I returned to my
love of quilting. At this point I
longed for something different,
more challenging. I had found
a quilt book from Pam Bono’s
collection that was quite different
from the traditional quilting style
of the day. I contacted her and we
became friends over the years. She
became my mentor and invited
me to visit her in Pagosa Spring,
Colorado. She taught me the
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Blooming Tea
Pot Cozy
Tea pot cozy patterns have been around for many years
and most recently there’s been a resurgence in the
interest in tea pot cozy patterns. The idea was more on
who could make the most whimsical tea pot cozy sort
of won the prize, in a manner of speaking.
Quite by instinct, here’s my version of a tea pot cozy
that does more than just keep your tea hot, it blooms!
It will fit any size pot, is reversible, turns into a table
topper, has a built-in hot pad, is easy to store and is
sew very easy to make. Make it in solid colours that fit
your décor or use your favourite printed fabric.
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PURSE POP!
round bag
Hello fellow
crafters! I’m happy
to share with you
the instructions
for the adorable
Purse Pop! My love
and passion for
colours, fabrics,
positive energy,
and beauty allows
me to transform
functional everyday
items into pieces of
art that make our
days brighter and
happier. Let’s sew!
With love, Olesya
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Mug Caddy
These Mug Caddies are great for keeping
everything handy in one place by your sewing
station. We made variations of them to use for
our sergers, sewing machines, and embroidery
machines. Our technicians also have larger
versions to hold the tools they constantly
need. Oh, maybe we should have one on our
cutting table to hold the rotary cutters, pens
and papers – or have an office version close
to the cash register! There are so many more
possibilities for them. You could make one to
hold cooking utensils in the kitchen, or how
about one in the bathroom for hair brushes
and/or cosmetics. The list is as long as your
imagination. We’ve had so much fun creating
these – and we hope you will too. This fatquarter
friendly project is a great way to bust a
bit o’ that stash!
Flat perspective of caddy sample
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Brenda Franklin
519.638.9958
help@bfdesigns.on.ca
Brenda Franklin designs more
than just realistic cross stitch. Also
available are beaded knits, bead
stitch, intarsia and needle felting.
Check out www.bfdesigns.on.ca
for the complete line of books,
patterns and kits.
Rypan Designs
416.247.1993
www.rypandesigns.com
NEW! Downloadable Patterns!
Maria Rypan is an international
designer, researcher & instruction
book publisher recognized for her
‘Gerdany’ beadwork and projects
for many publications. Since 1995
Maria teaches, produces a kit line and
presents on beading & global folk arts.
Harebrained Happenings
416.282.9949 or 416.284.7924
www.harebrainedhappenings.com
Harebrained Happenings is the
brain-child of two talented ladies
who have come together with
their love of crafts, and folk art. Our
company incorporates the love
we have for our pets with design
patterns for quilting, tote bags, and
wall hangings.
Crochet Designs by NanaRuth
416-754-0998
www.NanaRuth.com
NEW! Downloadable Book!
Main focus is traditional designs in
crochet and knit for children.
All garments are designed and/
or handmade with discerning
attention to comfort and finishing.
Baptismal sets, dresses, suits,
blankets and shams, cardigans, hats
and other items.
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Eggli Vest
I was inspired to design the Eggli Vest by
the mountain in Switzerland of the same
name. Eggli is in the Bernese Oberland
in Gstaad. As a child I would ski down
this mountain so many times. Then as a
young adult I actually lived and worked at
Restaurant Eggli, which is at the top of the
mountain. At night, when the tourists had
gone down into the village, I was lucky to
enjoy the peacefulness and the mountain
view, listening to the wind blowing over
the much bigger mountains nearby.
Even then, knitting was a big part of my
daily life.
The colour featured in the Eggli Vest was
inspired by my dad. He had a love for
breeding Cockatiels and Love Birds ...many
of the Love Birds had this teal colour like the
one I used to dye the yarn for the Eggli Vest.
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Shooting Star is a fun
little decorative scarf
that you can throw
on to add a little
bling to an outfit. The
tail of the shooting
star is knitted with
some sections done
only in the sequined
carry along, giving an
open, gauzy effect. It
would make a perfect
present for any stargazing
friends!
Shooting
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Wrap
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Afghans are popular any
time of the year. Here's
one that's perfect for
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63" x 81" [160 x 205.5cm]
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Autumnal Tea Pot Cozy and Mat
Small & Large Mats
2 cup cozy 4 cup cozy 6 cup cozy
Add a little pizzazz to your afternoon teatime
with matching tea cozies and mat sets. The
cozies are a perfect fit for your favourite
Brown Betty teapots and the mats are a nice
complement to your table.
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National Seminar
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NUTCRACKEr
TREE
Over the years designer Jo Gatenby has admired
the various stylized Christmas trees that so many
artists and designers have come up with, whirls
and swirls, words and themes, and wanted to try
her hand at creating her own. A long-time lover
of the Nutcracker Ballet, when she saw another
artist’s version of this tree, she just had to create
her own… The hardest part was turning actual
photos of dancers into silhouettes that still
provided enough detail to show their characters!
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OWEN OWL
front
back
Whooo is Owen? He's an ornament providing a lot of satisfaction
when decorating for the fall season. He packs a lot of needlework skills
worked on a small canvas area. Whooo-nderful idea for gift-giving.
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4
Seasons
Embroidered Hot Drink Cup Sleeves
The only thing that feels better than holding a
hot drink in your hands on a cold day is holding
a hot drink wrapped in fabric. The paper drink
sleeves are good, but when you start using a
fabric sleeve, you’ll never go back.
This project gives you one sleeve for every
season and they are for hot or cold drinks.
Make one or all four using your choice of fabric
and threads. The stitches used can be found
in most stitch books or online. The sleeves are
reversible so pick a fun fabric for the back.
This is a great gift idea for anyone who drinks
coffee or tea on the go.
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Sweet Begonia
This delicate piece of
embroidered begonia
was initially designed
using variegated threads,
which takes the work
out of shading. In these
instructions are the
colours that should be
staggered to give the
variegated effect. Feel
free to use variegated
threads, so you can
focus on the stitching.
Sweet Begonia uses
the general techniques
for long and short
stitch shading with a
few subtle differences.
Follow the diagram
for the angle and
placement of your
stitches.
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Super Power requires
Super Stretch!
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INTRODUCING THE DREAM MACHINE 2
Luxury in every detail
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The embroidery designs built into the embroidery machine are for personal use within the home only and may not be used for business or industrial purposes. Brother and its logo are trademarks of Brother Industries, Ltd., Japan. All specifications
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