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Editor's letter
Nothing is new in the world of the needle arts
except for the tools we use, improved fibres, fabric
and the creation of new ones. What has happened
however, is the evolution of the needle arts
through the years, and I’m not even tapping into
the fashion industry here. Traditional Quilting to
Modern Quilting is one quick and recent example.
Let’s look at smocking as we remember it most
clearly in this age: a lovely way to decorate
garments by joining fabric pleats using parallel
stitches, very popular in the last century. This
kind of fabric manipulation, or smocking, has
been around for at least 500 years. I say this ‘type’
because any time we sew, quilt, or embroider etc.,
we manipulate fabric.
Although smocking isn't quite at the leading
edge of crafting currently, the technique is a hot
trend today when applied to home décor items,
including furniture, and garments strolled on
the fashion runways. Have you noticed? Discover
more about this topic in Part 1 of The Beauty
of Texture by Judith Marquis and see how to
transform plain fabric into a trendy decorative
item in your home.
So looking ahead on the future of the needle
arts, I like to think the techniques we enjoy today
will evolve, since thinking of a world without the
needle arts is unimaginable for me at this time.
An old form of embroidery that’s resurfacing
again is paper embroidery. When I embroider,
I prefer fabric, but stitches and threads shine
even when placed on paper! See more about
this form of embroidery in Jo Gatenby’s feature,
Exploring Paper Embroidery which includes
two projects, Paper Heart and Kindred Spirits.
Another series you won’t want to miss
beginning in this issue is Thoughtful Soles
Series by knitter Lorraine Thompson. Lorraine
makes socks fun by incorporating zany
‘thoughts’ as part of the colour work to tickle
your funny bone. See the first pair of socks in
the series, Dark Mushrooms.
As you browse this colourful issue, you might
wonder what's up with the birds? The answer is
quite simple, the projects were inspired by the
beauty, colour palette and loving nature of
Lovebirds
Cheerfully,
MAKE & BE HAPPY
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10 Cathy McClean
quilting
Tree of Life Photo Frame
16 Lynn Swanson
quilting
Funky Lovebirds Bolster Pillow
20 Jackie White
quilting
Show Me Love Banner
24 Kerrin Brookes
quilting
Wedding Memories Wallhanging
28 Elaine Theriault
quilting
Flash of Flamingo Quilt
30 Olesya Lebedenko
sewing
Dreaming of Spring Cushion Cover
36 That Sewing Place, Sharon Fenlon
sewing
Olyfun Purse
44 Cynthia MacDougall
knit together
Joining In Part 3
48 Charles Voth
knitting
Adding a picot edging to a lace shawl
50 Lorraine Thompson
knitting
Thoughtful Soles Series
Dark Mushrooms Socks
54 Jacqueline Grice
knitting
Allegra Sunset Shawl
56 Denise Powell
knitting
Lovebirds Fingerless Gloves
58 Red Heart, Jodi Lewanda
knitting
My Darling Yoke Tunic
62 Ruth I. Forbes
crochet
Crochet Photo Frames
68 Jo Gatenby
cross stitch
Exploring Paper Embroidery
76 Maria E. Gollek
cross stitch
Love
80 Iryna Varabei
cross stitch
Love & Cherish
84 Kim Beamish
cross stitch
Lovebirds Needle Roll
94 Dawn Liu-Smyth
rug hooking
Hooking a Colourful Basket Topper
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3 Editor’s Letter
6 Mark Your Calendars!
6 Advertiser Index
8 Hooked on Books
The latest in needlework books
46 Knitting
Standard Abbreviations & Terms
98 Business Directory
In the Loop
42 2018 Quilted Postcard Challenge
Canadian Quilters' Association
Artist Review
40 Donna Funnell
Indian Splendor
66 Sue Baker
Harriet and Basil
Special Feature
88 The Beauty of Texture Part 1
Judith Marquis
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March 4, 2018
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March 23 - 24, 2018
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Advertiser Index
79 BF Designs
99 Brother
98 Business Directory
47 Canadian Guild of Knitters
35 Canadian Quilters' Association
23 Coats
15 CreativFestival
79 Crochet Designs by NanaRuth
75 Embroidery Association of Canada
100 Gütermann Creativ
79 Harebrained Happenings
65 Haus of Stitches
97 Heartfelt Fibre Arts
02 Husqvarna Viking
35 KNITmuch
65 Lowery Workstands
79 MarNic Designs
53 Mary Maxim
77 Needleworker's Delight
97 Ontario Hooking Craft Guild
35 QUILTsocial
79 Rypan Designs
97 Sandpiper Creations
65 Spirit of Belarus
65 That Sewing Place
06 The Needlework Pages
65 The Quilt Store
65 The Yarn Guy
07 Unique Knitting & Crochet
75 X's & Oh's

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hooked on books
Sew Your Own Dolls
25 Stylish Dolls to Make and Personalize
Louise Kelly
In Sew Your Own Dolls there are girl dolls and
boy dolls, casual dolls and fancy dolls, and even
a doll in pyjamas! There are four basic body and
head shapes and infinite possibilities for making
them unique. Maggie is going shopping wearing
a chic navy dress coat and carrying a glitter clutch
bag, Louisa is having a casual day and is dressed in
jeans, a flannel shirt and baseball shoes, and dapper
Hugo is a cool sailor in a striped top with tattooed
arms. There is a doll for everyone, and each one has
full-size templates for the body shapes and outfits,
and simple step-by-step artworks and instructions
to help you on your way - the only difficult part is
choosing which one to make first!
128 pages, ISBN 978-1-78249-424-9
Cico Books
thomasallen.ca
Beginner’s Guide to Quiltmaking
Jeri Simon
Beautiful quilt projects with easy-to-follow and clear
how-to instructions. Complete step-by-step photos,
techniques with a variety of projects. Includes:
getting started, quiltmaking basics, applique basics,
assembling the quilt top, finishing the quilt, projects,
charts, and quilting terms and definitions.
128 Pages, ISBN 978-1-935726-72-2
Landauer Publishing
thomasallen.ca
Pineapple Play Quilts & Projects
Pineapple Play Quilts & Projects
Make a perfect pineapple block every time! Jean Ann
Wright shows how to create gorgeous pineapple
block quilts using the amazing Pineapple Trim Tool
that she designed for Creative Grids®.
With six playful, inspiring patterns and Jean Ann’s
clear, step-by-step instructions for using her handy
ruler, quilters will discover all the fun and excitement
of making pineapple quilt blocks.
Just square up each round of strips as you go to
create perfect 6-, 8-, or 10-inch finished blocks. No
math necessary!
64 Pages, ISBN 978-1-935726-94-4
Landauer Publishing
thomasallen.ca
Joyful Stitching
Laura Wasilowski
Dive into Laura’s delightful world of embroidery and
learn how to create small, free-form embroidery
pieces that are alive with color and texture. With
instructions for 21 basic embroidery stitches and 6
projects, all in Laura’s signature colorful, whimsical
style, you’ll transform a flat, plain surface into a
joyful, design-packed art piece. Stitch on wool,
felt, or silk, and enjoy the simple pleasure of slow
stitching. Includes a gallery of display ideas, as well as
additional ideas for using free-form stitching.
64 pages, ISBN 978-1-61745-567-4
C&T Publishing
ctpub.com
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Free-Motion Designs for Allover Patterns
Compiled by Lindsay Connor
Endless inspiration from your favorite quilters
Want inspiration for your free-motion quilting? Now
you have the perfect tool! This spiral-bound book
is full of designs–JUST designs–and will lay flat on
your work surface or your quilt to keep your hands
on the quilt and that needle moving! The second in
a new series, this visual guide is filled with over 75
continuous-line designs from your favorite designers
to get you stitching. Perfect for domestic and
longarm machines.
160 pages, ISBN 978-1-61745-623-7
C&T Publishing
ctpub.com
Modern Quilts
Designs of the New Century
The Modern Quilt Guild–Riane Menardi, Alissa Haight
Carlton, and Heather Grant
Traditional craft, modern aesthetic
''Modern quilts are utilitarian. They are art. They
tell stories. They are graphic, improvisational, or
minimalist. They make a statement." – Riane Menardi,
Alissa Haight Carlton, and Heather Grant
Admire large, color photographs of the best modern
quilting has to offer–more than 200 quilts curated by
the Modern Quilt Guild. From quilt empires like the
Amish and the quilters of Gee’s Bend to the first use
of the word "modern” in quilting, trace the history
of modern quilts and learn about hallmarks of the
genre in a concise retrospective.
208 pages, ISBN 978-1-61745-598-8
C&T Publishing
ctpub.com

hooked on books
Learn to Crochet
25 Quick and Easy Crochet Projects to Get
You Started
Nicki Trench
Learn to Crochet starts with a step-by-step
techniques section to teach you all the basic stitches
and skills. Once you have learned the basics, there
are twenty-five patterns for accessories to wear,
items for the home, and bags and covers for the
things you carry with you.
96 Pages, ISBN 978-1-78249-432-4
Cico Books
thomasallen.ca
Simply Redwork
Embroidery the hugs ‘n kisses way
Helen Stubbings
Revisit a classic style and create eye-catching
projects with modern appeal. Clear instructions
and stitch guides will give you the basics you need
to easily create redwork patterns that are simple,
charming and fun. With stunning, inspirational
images of each project, author Helen Stubbings of
Hugs ’n Kisses® provides 19 projects you can create
and share. Projects include a change purse, a penny
square quilt, home and seasonal décor.
112 Pages, ISBN 978-1-935726-91-3
Fox Chapel Publishing
thomasallen.ca
Stitching Pathways
Successful Quilting on Your Home Machine
Wendy Sheppard
Get the results you love with this complete visual
guide to quilting on your home sewing machine.
Expert designer, author, and blogger Wendy
Sheppard wants quilters of all skill levels to be able
to say “I made this from start to finish.” From straight
line quilting to beautiful free-motion techniques,
Wendy’s expert advice and proven methods guide
you through every step. Learn new skills and build
your confidence with beautiful projects, step-bystep
stitch guides, detailed diagrams, and stunning
color photographs.
80 pages, ISBN 978-1-935726-93-7
Landauer Publishing
thomasallen.ca
The Rose Quilt
Debut novel by Mark Pasquini
A Steve Walsh Mystery
It is the 1920s, in the world of quilting circles. A
wealthy woman and prominent local quilter is
murdered with a pair of quilting shears during
the preparations for a local flower show, leaving
a dying clue on the lap quilt she and the
executive committee are making as the first prize.
Unfortunately, the clue could point to anyone on the
committee or any of her three adopted children…
A classic murder mystery with a quilty twist, this
historical fiction novel is sure to grab every quilter’s
imagination and make them long for a bygone era.
264 pages, ISBN 978-1-61745-635-0
C&T Publishing
ctpub.com
Floral Abundance Quilt
9 Blocks Plus Borders, Bonus Pillow Instructions
Deborah Kemball
A delightful appliqué bouquet
Craving more gorgeous appliqué from awardwinning
author Deborah Kemball? This pattern
pack includes complete instructions and full-size
pattern sheets for a floral quilt (52˝ × 52˝) in two
colorways, plus instructions to turn any of the 9
blocks into a sophisticated pillow. Stitch the 24
motifs using needleturn appliqué, then embellish
with embroidery stitches. Simpler than they appear,
these detailed projects are a joy to create.
24 pages, ISBN 978-1-61745-659-6
C&T Publishing
ctpub.com
Joyful Daily Stitching, Seam by Seam
Complete Guide to 500 Embroidery-Stitch
Combinations, Perfect for Crazy Quilting
Valerie Bothell
Stitch a seam a day
Choose from over 500 crazy-quilt seam treatments,
each with a detailed photo and guide for the basic
stitches included. Learn 61 basic embroidery stitches,
including silk ribbon and beaded stitches, through
step-by-step photos, plus get crazy-quilt block
piecing instructions and helpful information on tools
and supplies. Then put it all together in a gorgeous,
intricate sampler. Join the author’s popular Facebook
group, Joyful Embellishments, to stitch along with
fellow embroiderers.
144 pages + pattern pullout, ISBN 978-1-61745-551-3
C&T Publishing
ctpub.com
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Tree of Life
Photo Frame
As I was working on this project I
was thinking of my mom and her
life. The love of her family (children,
grandchildren and great grandchildren)
and her love of nature were a huge
part of what made this woman such
a special person. I wouldn’t be the
creative spirit that I am today without
the love and support of my mother.
I wanted to include a branch for
every member of her family but that
would involve an entire forest so I
used buttons and embellishments to
represent some of the special people
and things that made her life so special.
Please use the tree design provided or
take this opportunity to design your
own tree. When the picture is added
to your personalized frame it will
complete the story of your Tree of Life.
– Cathy
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Funky Lovebirds
Bolster Pillow
These fun and funky
lovebirds will add a touch of
whimsy to your bedroom or
family room décor.
Use your Brother sewing
machine and ScanNCut to
create this bright and happy
bolster pillow.
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Wedding Memories
designing and stitching
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a wedding wallhanging

KETAN, pronounced “kay-tan”,
is colourful, holiday rice from
Indonesia. Ketan is offered in
an array of colours for every
Indonesian celebration and is
always the food staple that mixes
perfectly into any meal. The
rice motif and its multitude of
colours are the inspiration for
Banyan Batiks’ mixer program.
Similar to the colourful, holiday
rice in Indonesian culture,
Banyan Batiks’ Ketan fabrics
mix perfectly into any batik
project. With a range of 80
beautiful colours to choose
from, this mixer program acts
as the perfect complement
in every quilt project.
Flash of
Flamingo
Quilt
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Olyfun
Purse
Olyfun fabric is one of the easiest, most versatile materials you’ll ever
find. It’s known as ‘the everything material’. You can sew it, glue it,
staple it, pin it or tie it. You can write on it, paint it, embellish it, stamp
it or stencil it. You can cut it with scissors, rotary blade, or use a Brother
Scan N Cut machine. You can use it as fabric or as paper. You can use it
indoors or outdoors. And best of all, the edges won’t fray, tear, or fade so
you don’t have to bother hemming it.
We used Olyfun fabric for our project and found it very easy to work
with. But this project is also very scrap friendly. Choose a fabric that is
preferable to you.
In these instructions two options are offered to create your masterpiece:
• Option A provides you with the opportunity to use your own
creativity and crazy patching techniques to create two panels of your
design.
• Option B is for those who like a more structured approach and
includes pattern pieces to be used.
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Standard abbreviations & terms
alt = alternate
approx = approximately
beg = begin(ning)
BO= bind off
CC = contrast colour
ch = chain
cm = centimetre(s)
cn = cable needle
CO = cast on
cont = continue, continuing
dc = double crochet
dec = decrease(s), decreasing
dpn = double-pointed needle(s)
foll = following
g = gram(s)
inc = increase(s), increasing
in(s) = inch(es)
k = knit
kf&b or kfb = knit into front and back of st (increase)
k2tog = knit 2 sts tog (right-leaning decrease)
K3tog = knit 3 sts together (double right-leaning
decrease)
M = marker
m = metre(s)
M1 = Make 1 stitch: pick up the horizontal strand
between 2 stitches from front to back and knit
it tbl (lifted increase)
MC = main colour
mm = millimetre(s)
oz = ounce(s)
p = purl
p2tog = purl 2 sts tog (decrease)
patt = pattern
pfb = purl into front and back of stitch (increase)
pm = place marker
psso = pass slipped stitch over
RS = right side
rem = remain(ing)
rep = repeat
rev = reverse
rnd = round
sc = single crochet
sl = slip
skp = slip one st, knit next st, pass slipped st over
knit st (dec)
ssk = slip, slip, knit: slip 2 sts knitwise, 1 at a time,
insert left-hand needle into front of both sts
and knit them tog (left-leaning decrease)
Sssk = Slip next three stitches individually, knitwise.
Insert tip of left needle from front to back
into the fronts of these three stitches and knit
them together (double left-leaning decrease)
st(s) = stitch(es)
St st = stocking stitch
tbl = through back loop
tog = together
tr = treble crochet
WS = wrong side
yo = yarn over
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Thoughtful Soles Series
Welcome to Thoughtful Soles Series, a zany collection
of knitted sock patterns to tickle your funny bone
every time you wear them. We start this series with
Dark Mushrooms. Let’s make socks interesting!
Dark Mushrooms
It’s Dark Down Here
I’ve been knitting now for over 30
years and received my Knitting
Accreditation Level 2 through the
Canadian Guild of Knitters. I’m very
thrilled to have my witty socks
published in my Thoughtful Soles
Series. I had a lot of fun designing
this collection of socks over the
years, applying a sense of humour
to the art of knitting.
For this first installment, I
used a mushroom motif and
mushrooms grow in the dark…
The mushroom strip on the leg
is adapted from Jane Dupuis's
Mushroom Kelliemuffs, lovely
fingerless mits, originally
published in Fair Isle Style: 20 Fresh
Designs for a Classic Technique by
Mary Jane Mucklestone.
For symmetry the peerie motif
goes in the opposite direction on
the second sock.
Sock 1 has words on the sole.
Sock 2 has mushrooms on the
sole. The mushroom top can be
done in duplicate stitch. The heel
is a honeycomb stitch and I made
a star toe just to try something
different.
– Lorraine
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Allegra
Sunset Shawl
Allegra Sunset is a memory I have of
my first cruise I was on from Basel to
Amsterdam with my mom and friends
just this past September. We enjoyed
a wonderful time on the Cruise Ship
Excellence Allegra and the many
memories of enjoying the beautiful
sunset on the Rhine River.
You’ll notice, the Allegra Sunset Shawl
has lots of cables, these remind me of the
gorgeous Canals in Amsterdam. Look
closely you’ll notice they are distanced
at various degrees. Amsterdam was
surprisingly romantic and we have seen
so little of it. ‘Mutt’ and Friends, thanks
for the unforgettable memories we
shared together.
– Jacqueline
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Lovebirds Fingerless Gloves
These fingerless gloves are
knit in the bright colours
of tropical lovebirds, sure
to give you a warm glow
as you wear them. The
lower and upper edges
are knit in simple feather
stitch patterns, with a
row of hearts just around
the base of the fingers.
Of course, if you would
prefer a bird of a different
colour, try a couple of
shades of brown and a
nice red for robin gloves.
Or white and some pale
grey for doves. These are
excellent candidates for
a little stash busting and
make great quick gifts.
– Denise
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My Darling
Yoke
Tunic
FREE
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Lowery Workstands
The Strong Steel Workstands from England
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Available in
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paper embroidery
While paper piercing has been around since the
1700s, and string art has been around since the
1970s, it wasn’t until the ‘90s that designers
began combining the two. I was first introduced
to this art form a couple years ago, but have only
recently begun exploring the technique, and
trying my hand at design – in fact, I just released a
chart of Celtic Knot designs for paper embroider.
I’m so very pleased to offer two designs here,
one easy enough for a beginner, the other
detailed enough to please the enthusiast!
Exploring
P
E aper
mbroidery
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Embroiderers’
Association of
Canada, Inc.
Check us out at
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Join Us: membership@eac.ca
You’ll be glad you did.
Membership gives you:
Annual Seminar with National
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Embroidery Canada Magazine
published quarterly
Correspondence Courses at all
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cross stitch
symbol
DMC
E 224
= 225
z 772
v 819
= 4200
AE 892
L 893
M 894
# 909
H 911
k 913
o 955
? 957
S 959
b 963
m 964
$ 3348
% 3371
5 3812
®
3831
2 3844
f 3845
a 3846
B
other threads
4502 (new variegated)
! Rainbow Gallery – treasure
braid – petite #PB17
skill level intermediate
stitch count 73w x 97h
design size 5” x 7” [17.7 x 20.3cm]
materials
fabric
• 9” x 11” [23 x 28cm] 28ct light blue linen
Confederate Grey or Ice Blue by
threads
• See colour key for threads used.
symbol
beads
¾ Mill Hill bead #02031 green – attach with one strand 772
outlining
everything
310 – 1 strand
Maria E. Gollek
www.marnicdesigns.com
Aspiring
to inspire
before
I expire
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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.
Inspired by life as it
unfolds around me.
- Maria Gollek
MarNic Designs
Counted cross stitch patterns from the
beginner to the advanced skill level
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxaspiring to inspire before I expire
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The Beauty of Texture - Part 1
Most people think of little girls’ dresses when the
term smocking is mentioned. Oh, how many times
have I heard “My mother smocked all my dresses
when I was just a child” or “It’s lovely but a dying
art”. Well I can tell you that neither of these two
statements is true today!
In this series of articles, we’ll explore a different kind
of smocking, a form of fabric manipulation usually
done from the back of the fabric. There are names for
each style we’ll explore but we’re grouping all under the
heading of Fabric Manipulations. You’ll see how we can
create the Beauty of Texture with them. They may be
used in fashion garments, in home decor or simply as
a framed work of art. You will see the basic form of the
style. Then you will see how by making a few changes,
you can create some really dynamic pieces. It is up to
you to ‘crank up’ the fabrics and bring these design to
life in your own way.
So let us embark on this creative journey starting with
a style often referred to as ‘Lattice Smocking’.
Unlike traditional English smocking, this style has
no elasticity. It takes up fabric both vertically and
horizontally but less than English smocking. Note the
width and length of fabric with which you start so you
can calculate just how much the design takes up in your
fabric; then determine what amount is required for a
chosen project.
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Hooking a Colourful Basket-topper
Sometimes the beauty of a craft is in the materials
used rather than intricate design details. Hooking
a basket-topper with colourful sari silk ribbon and
textured yarn is a quick project that packs a beautiful
punch! It can be hooked and put together in only a
couple of days for that kick of instant gratification.
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More than 500 charts available for counted
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knits and knitting patterns. Mail/fax order or ask
for our products at your local shop. Contact us for
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Welcome to Your One Stop Sewing Centre! We are
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Visit our lovely and unique quilt shop in the quaint
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Gitta's
271 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga, ON L5G 1G8
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Gitta's, named after owner Gitta Al-Basi, nestled in
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Hardanger House
4708 52 St, PO Box 1223, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
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Patterns from Canadian, American and European
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DMC pearl Cottons, Caron Collection threads, and
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Haus of Stitches
626 Main Street, Humboldt, SK S0K 2A0
306.682.0772 or toll-free 1.800.344.6024
hausofstitches.ca
Our one of a kind store offers everything you need
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Heartfelt Fibre Arts
42 Industrial St, Toronto, ON M4G 1Y9
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Canadian Fibre Arts supply store specializing in
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Impressions Embroidery & Engraving
#8-449 Mayor Magrath Dr S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 3L8
403.942.3934 impressionslethbridge.ca
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Our shop does embroidery and laser engraving.
Laser engraving is a beautiful process for fabric,
as nothing cuts cleaner and more precisely than a
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My Sewing Room
148-8228 MacLeod Trl SE, Calgary, AB T2H 2B8
403.252.3711 mysewingroom.ca
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Canada's Largest Independently Owned Quilting
Store with fabric, patterns, kits, notions, sewing
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Fabulous selection of yarns. Extremely
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Plaza K 181 Route 1 South, Metuchen, NJ 08840
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Ruti's Needlebed
10 Thomas St, Mississauga, ON L5M 1Y5
905.821.9370 ruti.ca
Mississauga's Finest Quilting and Knitting Store!!
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Your Premier Canadian Source for Specialty Sewing
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16610 Bayview Ave #10, Newmarket, ON L3X 1X3
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The Quilt Store / Evelyn's Sewing Centre
17817 Leslie St, Unit 40, Newmarket, ON L3Y 8C6
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thequiltstore.ca
Evelyn's Sewing Centre in Newmarket is your Quilt
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INTRODUCING THE DREAM MACHINE 2
Luxury in every detail
Enhanced, fine-tuned and graced with refined new features giving serious enthusiasts like you
an incomparable sewing, embroidery and quilting experience. Dream big!
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Visit your Brother authorized dealer,
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Photos are for illustration purposes only. The XV8550D shown in this ad has been manufactured by Brother Industries, Ltd., under a licensing agreement with Disney Enterprise Inc., through which Brother has permission to use the Disney images.
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 are
subject to change without notice. All registered trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective companies. The Best Buy Seal and other licensed materials are registered certification marks and trademarks of Consumers Digest
Communications, LLC, used under license. For award information visit ConsumersDigest.com. ©2017 Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1, rue Hôtel de Ville, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Québec, H9B 3H6. ©Disney 12/2017_17-0082