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Editor's letter
All ornaments are a great way to learn techniques, use up
leftover fabrics, yarn and threads. They are fantastic for
making last minute commemorative gifts.
Let's stretch our imagination a little.
What if we mix and match decorative elements from one
ornament to another? With some ornaments it's easier to
do. I would try sewing by machine the words or names,
like those found on A Piece of My Heart ornaments, on the
paper pieced apron strips after they're sewn together
and stabilized. I would try the goldwork strip from the
Goldwork Bell ornament, and glitz up the A Piece of My Heart
ornament. I would make one side of the Twinkle, Twinkle
Little Star and use it as an appliqué for a quilt, make several
in more colours. I would love to make a larger decorative
cushion sporting many Blue Jelly Bean Christmas houses
all in a row in all sorts of bright colours! It would look
adorable on a fireplace mantle. Make enough repeats of
the Belarusan Nizanka ornament patterns for a larger piece
of fabric, and take the apron templates to it, make sure
the all edges are serged. There's a little thinking to it, but
certainly not impossible. The possibilities are endless if we
look beyond what is pictured in these pages.
In this issue, we continue the series of The Beauty of Texture
by Judith Marquis, exploring Arrowhead Smocking. Time
permitting, I would pick my favourite pattern and fabric to
make a smocked surface of about one by two meters then
frame it and hang it over a bed or sofa. Let's not expect
this to be finished in a day but imagine how stunning this
would look in the room?
Ornaments
Starting a new series, our Pulled Thread Pastries
was created by Kim Beamish. These cushions are
intended to be a learning tool for pulled thread
patterns, but even here, imagine the possibilities
for these designs? Do you see a favourite? Which
pattern would you choose to make a full blown
decorative cushion, a tablecloth or bed sheet
edging or table runner? The possibilities are what
your creative heart desires.
Furthermore, let's not only dream but rather
consider a trip with Eat Your Heart Out Tours to
discover Ahir embroidery and weaving in the region
of the Kutch Desert! Imagine crossing oceans and
continents to India to experience the essence of
their vibrant and colourful textile way of life?
Always dare to dream! Enjoy this excellent issue.
Cheerfully,
Make & Be Happy
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8 Cathy McClean
sewing
Wine Bottle Aprons and Ornaments
12 Clodagh Coker
quilting
Snow Globe Ornament
16 Bill Locke
paper piecing
A Piece of My Heart Ornament
22 Emily Baker
quilting
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Ornaments
28 Elaine Theriault
quilting
Personalized Ornaments
30 Sarah Vanderburgh
quilting
Midnight Churn Ornament
34 Cynthia MacDougall
knit together
Pattern Play
Sweaters Gift Card Ornaments
Santa Sacks Gift Card Ornaments
40 Lorraine Thompson
knitting
Thoughtful Soles Series
Winter is coming, Knit faster
44 Jacqueline Grice
knitting
The Light Pouch
46 Red Heart, KJ Hay
knitting
Santa Gnome Ornaments
47 Red Heart, Linda Bain
knitting
Holiday Stars and Balls Ornaments
48 Red Heart, Sahrit Freud-Weinstein
knitting
Bear Ornament
50 Jo Gatenby
cross stitch
Quilted Birdhouse Ornament
58 Patty Brake
cross stitch
Christmas Arched Window
Canadian Tartan Nutcracker
Blue Jelly Bean Christmas
64 Betty Stokoe
hardanger
Yule Log Tote Ornament
70 Iryna Varabei
nizanka
Belarusan Nizanka Snowflakes
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in
every
issue
3 Editor’s Letter
6 Mark Your Calendars!
6 Advertiser Index
39 Knitting
Standard Abbreviations
& Terms
98 Business Directory
Special Features
77 The Beauty of Texture Part 3
Judith Marquis
86 Pulled Thread Pastries Part 1
Kim Beamish
32 Stories through Embroidery from
the Kutch Desert
Eat Your Heart Out Tours
66 Seminar 2019 – Beyond the Edge
Embroiderers’ Association of Canada
& Embroiderers’ Guild of Victoria
Goldwork Bell Ornament
Barbara Gilbert
in the loop
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21 Mary Maxim
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Wine Bottle Aprons
Who doesn’t like to gift a bottle
of wine for a dinner party, house
warming, Christmas or just because?
These fun decorative aprons allow
you to use up scraps, practise quilting
skills and dress up a wine bottle.
Make the smaller size for a tree
ornament or gift tag. Included are
two pattern sizes, a wine bottle apron
and a Christmas tree ornament. The
Sew Easy Templates are a must for
this project; they are available in six
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triangle. Each set contains 8
different sizes, starting at ¾” finished
size increasing in ¼” increments up to
4”. No need to gift wrap!
– Cathy
&
Ornament!
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Snow Globe Ornament
The magic of snow globes has always been a source of magic and enchantment
for kids and adults alike. The vinyl sewing products available allow us to
transform our favourite fabrics into a magical snow globe ornament to be
hung on your Christmas Tree.
What you choose to feature in your snow globe is as widely ranged as the
thousands bolts of fabric in The Quilt Store.
I will share several techniques which you may choose to combine when
designing your own personal snow globe.
– Clodagh
skill level Intermediate
finished measurements
Large snow globe 11”w x 12”h [28 x 30.5cm]
Small snow globe 5¼”w x 6”h [13 x 15cm]
materials
fabric
• 1 fat quarter for snow globe
background (both sizes)
• 1 snow globe feature applique (to be
fussy cut)
• 1 snow globe outer fabric
threads
• 40 wt cotton thread, metallic, polyester
or rayon embroidery thread
other
• vinyl (Sew Lazy Slicker, Heat-n-Bond
Vinyl or 12 - gauge vinyl)
• EQ Printable Fabric Sheets (optional)
• plaque
• Steam-a-Seam
• glitter (optional)
• Fusible Pellon Thermolam
• Teflon foot for the sewing machine
• Wonder Clips (optional)
• TruCut 360˚ Precision Circle Cutter
(optional but very helpful)
• Curved embroidery scissors (optional)
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A Piece of
My
Heart
Ornament
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When we think of ornaments, most
of us envision Christmas décor. My
goal is to modernize this conception
and create decorative ornaments
that can be displayed all year round.
A star is a shape that is not defined
by a season, just like the stars in the
sky, no two are the same.
I created two styles that can easily be
displayed and enjoyed all year round.
When creating these stars for your
home you can change the fabrics
and colour schemes to go with your
home décor. Enjoy!
–Emily
Twinkle
Twinkle
Little Star
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Ornaments

Multi-line
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ACTUAL SIZE
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1’’ 1’’
Twinkle
Twinkle 1’’
Little Star
Ornament
TEMPLATE
1’’
¼” Quilting Foot
Standard
Presser Foot
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Sewing Specialist
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Personalized
Ornaments
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Storiesthrough Embroidery
from the
Kutch Desert
India is not a shy country. It is dazzling and chaotic and
alive in a way that defies logic. It often astonishes first-time
visitors. But its boldness – including the dirt and noise and
vibrancy – veils a culture of intense spirituality and diversity.
The Ahir people live in northern western India where their
principal occupation is cow-herding. More recently, they’ve
risen to minor fame as the creators of intricate embroidery.
The embroidery of Ahir women is representative of India.
It’s bold, colourful and unabashed. It is definitely not
your grandma’s monogrammed hankie. It demands to
be displayed, hung on walls, and worn at weddings. It is
treasured and flaunted. Like many of India’s creations, it is
birthed from a culture of tradition, painstaking labour, and
proud artisanship.
in the loop
Shila Desai
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Unpackaged Travels
Photos by Shila Desai
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Sweater
Gift Card
Ornament
When I sat down to create this project, I intended to miniaturize an
existing pattern. I quickly realized that with sock weight yarn this would
be a LOT of knitting, so in the interest of speed and a looming deadline,
I opted for double knitting yarn. This pattern mimics the construction
steps for a full-size sweater, with set-in sleeves knit from the top down.
To have even more fun with this project, use yarn scraps to make ‘ugly
sweater’ ornaments!
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A Needle Pulling Thread 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)
ktbl = knit through the back loop
k2tog = knit 2 sts tog (right-leaning decrease)
K3tog = knit 3 sts together (double rightleaning
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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Sock 1 Winter is Coming
Sock 2 Knit Faster
I believe I saw these words
printed on a tote bag – obviously
one meant to carry a knitting
project. I like the phrase because
I welcome any excuse to knit.
To suggest winter, I
charted reindeer
and bare trees
for motifs in the
colour stranding. I
reversed the main
and contrast colours
to avoid second sock
syndrome.
– Lorraine
Winter
is coming
knit
FASTER
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100%
merino wool
Available in
24 happy colors
Feather Chic Sweater &
Removable Cowl
LW5907
Discover more free patterns
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Quilted Star
Birdhouse
I have a good friend who creates dozens of wonderful ornaments every
year for family and friends, and for the past couple of years she has used
my designs – one year creating delightful little 3D snowmen; another year
gorgeous top hat ornaments… so when she said “What are you designing
for me this year”, and then Carla said “I want to do another ornament issue”,
things just came together! For my friend Sharon, I have created an additional
half-dozen versions of this birdhouse, and if you enjoy this one, they are
available from X’s & Oh’s as of October 2018… but for Carla, and my friends
here, I created an original just-for-ANPT design… I hope you enjoy stitching it
as much as I enjoyed designing it!
– Jo
skill level Intermediate
stitch count 150W x 100H
finished measurements
Based on 14ct fabric
3½”W x 3”H x 2½”D [9 x 7.5 x 6cm]
materials
fabric
• 14ct White Aida
floss
• DMC floss as per colour key
Note: All stitching is done with two strands
(2X) of floss.
other
• 9” - 10” [23 - 25cm] length of narrow
ribbon or cord for hanging loop
• 2½” [6.2cm] Styrofoam ball trimmed flat on
the bottom and 4 sides, but not the top
• 2” piece of bamboo skewer
• craft paintbrush
• 12” square cardboard
• pen or marking tool
• ruler
• craft glue
• sharp embroidery scissors
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skill level Intermediate
stitch count
38W x 80H
design size
31⁄8” W x 5” H [8 x 12.5cm]
materials
fabric
• 28 ct tea and coffee dyed White Monaco
Note: See ‘The Real Housewives of Cross Stitch’ tutorial
video on YouTube describing how to tea and coffee dye
Monaco.
threads
• DMC embroidery floss in colour key
needles
• size 26 needle
other
• one 6/0 “E” bead in red for the cherry on the cake
Notes
• Two strands (X2) of embroidery floss is recommended
for this design based on using 28 count tea and coffee
dyed white Monaco.
• All backstitching is completed using one strand of the
colour of floss indicated in the pattern (one of either
DMC 310, B5200 White, and DMC 498).
Canadian Tartan
Nutcracker
Nutcrackers are a quintessential symbol
of Christmas, and why not stitch one
resplendent in this interpretation of
Canada’s Maple Leaf tartan? The Maple
Leaf Tartan was designed by David Weiser
in 1964 and approved as an official
symbol of Canada on March 9, 2011 by
the Honourable James Moore, Minister
of Canadian Heritage and Official
Languages. Finished utilizing pins on
a 1 15/16” x 3⅞” x 7⅞ (49mm x 98mm
x 200mm) Styrofoam block, this piece
could easily be finished as an ornament or
focal piece in a quilted wall hanging.
– Patty
Colour Key
symbols DMC colour strands thread lenght knots stitches
S 310 black 2 150.7'' 2 115
948 peach v lt 2 42.5'' 0 60
b 754 peach lt 2 4.2'' 0 6
304 Christmas red med 2 8.6'' 0 4
3818 emerald green ultra 2 2.8'' 0 4
Ô 3843 electric blue 2 1.4'' 0 2
Õ B5200 snow white 2 173.4'' 0 244
3806 cyclamen pink lt 2 5.7'' 0 8
3031 mocha brown v dk 2 21.2'' 0 30
E3852 straw v dk 2 77.9'' 0 110
728 golden yellow 2 103.4'' 0 146
606 burnt orange-red 2 72.9'' 0 103
505 jade green 2 48.9'' 0 69
498 Christmas red dk 2 184.1'' 0 260
934 black avocado green 2 89.9'' 0 127
415 pearl grey 2 65.1'' 0 92
× 162 blue ultra v lt 2 7.1'' 0 10
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in the loop
Goldwork Bell
Ornament
Seminar 2019 – Beyond the Edge
The Embroiderers’ Association of
Canada (EAC) and the Embroiderers’
Guild of Victoria (EGV) are hosting
the 2019 national seminar in Victoria,
British Columbia. This annual event
draws hundreds of participants keen
to expand their knowledge and skills
in a variety of needlework techniques.
A warm, West Coast welcome awaits
all who come to Victoria in May 2019
for a visit and stay to stitch among
friends. Planning for ‘Beyond the Edge’
has happily consumed a dedicated
team of volunteers for the past two
years.
The annual Seminar will be held
at the scenic University of Victoria,
situated on the traditional lands of
the WSÁNEĆ (Saanich), Lkwungen
(Songhees), and Wyomilth (Esquimalt)
peoples of the Coast Salish Nation.
The springtime gardens of Victoria will
be in full bloom in May – considered
to be the most beautiful time of the
year by residents and visitors alike. Of
special note are the rhododendrons
resplendent in Finnerty Gardens
on the grounds of the university.
Attendees will have ample time to
enjoy the flowers during a week of
exciting classes and planned activities.
So, reserve the dates – May 14 to May
19, 2019 – and consider joining us for
‘Beyond the Edge’. We look forward
to meeting you and sharing our
common passion for needlework and
textile art during a very special week.
We’re excited to announce that we
have the following teachers sharing
their talents and abilities at the
seminar: Kate Barlow, Stephanie
Bonneau, Chris Berry, Bonnie-Lynn
Ceriko, Alison Cole, Natalie Dupuis,
Barbara Gilbert, Gail Harker, José Hope,
Barbara M. Kershaw, Diane Mugford,
Mike Parr, Dale Rollerson, Lorene Salt,
Naomi Smith, Sue Sprake, and Carol
Storie.
You can find out all about our exciting
classes at http://eac.ca/seminar2019/
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Belarusan
Nizanka
Snowflakes
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If you have been following this series of articles,
so far, we have covered two traditional patterns
which when investigated created numerous effects
both on solid and checked fabrics. The stitching
was done on the back of the fabric in each case
creating some very interesting and exciting
possibilities when venturing from the form of
the traditional stitches. It’s hoped that you, the
needle artist, will carry on and find more designs
and/or applications.
This time we explore a third pattern of stitching
which creates most interesting formations on
the surface of the fabric. Sometimes the back
of your work will be as interesting, if not more
interesting, than the right side! This time, unless
you can find checked fabric with much larger grid,
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Try all types of fabrics from satin to velvet, furry plush to dupioni, solids,
stripes, even checks. Space and time have limited what has been
stitched in this installment. But you can create all manner of texture!
Experiment with each of these graphs using different fabrics. There
are so many more variations you can create from the basic design. Try
different spacing, turning the triangles in different directions and using
different fabrics to see what effects can be created. Always check front
and back to see what you have created. Layer shears over solids to see
what happens to colours.
If the back of design is more appealing, clip the threads after each
triangle rather than carrying it and incorporate a sparkling bead or
subtle pearl to conceal the knots.
To do this, triangle size was reduced to ½” x ½”. Draw a line through
grid on bias to start. Then fill in triangles. Take care when doing this the
first time so pattern works out. Then try different spacing to see what
happens to the fabric front and back. As graphed, this design requires a
lot of fabric and a lot of planning.
Effect created was quite interesting and tiny sparkles of beads were
introduced to the shot taffeta sample.
This one might be better left unblocked.
Judith Marquis
Amberlane & Amberpetites
www.amberlane.ca
marquisjudith@gmail.com
Judith Marquis is a designer of needlework and smocking. The patterns from her company, Amberlane &
Amberpetites, are designed for real people with today’s children in mind. Patterns for ladies nighties and
dolls are included in her collection. If you have any questions about this article, are interested in learning to
smock or her ‘Pleating by Mail’ service, please contact Judith. She would love to hear from you.
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Association of
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Membership gives you:
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