A Needle Pulling Thread Issue 48 Sampler
Just in time for merry-making comes our Ornaments Issue! All ornaments are a great way to learn techniques, use up our leftover fabrics, yarn and threads, and are fantastic for making last minute little commemorative gifts. They are also great for mixing & matching the techniques from one ornament to another - this is quite an adventure! Warning: all ornaments can become an addiction, as it can be difficult to stop at making just one when you find your favourite. Also in this issue, we explore Arrowhead Smocking and all of its possibilities! And check out our Pulled Thread Pastries, the first project in a series on pulled thread work. These adorable cushions look like pastries, but they also work well as ornaments. Plus, what will you do with the pulled thread patterns? See what we have to say about taking a trip with Eat Your Heart Out Tours as we travel to the Kutch Desert region to experience a vibrant textile way of life!
Just in time for merry-making comes our Ornaments Issue! All ornaments are a great way to learn techniques, use up our leftover fabrics, yarn and threads, and are fantastic for making last minute little commemorative gifts. They are also great for mixing & matching the techniques from one ornament to another - this is quite an adventure! Warning: all ornaments can become an addiction, as it can be difficult to stop at making just one when you find your favourite.
Also in this issue, we explore Arrowhead Smocking and all of its possibilities! And check out our Pulled Thread Pastries, the first project in a series on pulled thread work. These adorable cushions look like pastries, but they also work well as ornaments. Plus, what will you do with the pulled thread patterns?
See what we have to say about taking a trip with Eat Your Heart Out Tours as we travel to the Kutch Desert region to experience a vibrant textile way of life!
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Editor's letter<br />
All ornaments are a great way to learn techniques, use up<br />
leftover fabrics, yarn and threads. They are fantastic for<br />
making last minute commemorative gifts.<br />
Let's stretch our imagination a little.<br />
What if we mix and match decorative elements from one<br />
ornament to another? With some ornaments it's easier to<br />
do. I would try sewing by machine the words or names,<br />
like those found on A Piece of My Heart ornaments, on the<br />
paper pieced apron strips after they're sewn together<br />
and stabilized. I would try the goldwork strip from the<br />
Goldwork Bell ornament, and glitz up the A Piece of My Heart<br />
ornament. I would make one side of the Twinkle, Twinkle<br />
Little Star and use it as an appliqué for a quilt, make several<br />
in more colours. I would love to make a larger decorative<br />
cushion sporting many Blue Jelly Bean Christmas houses<br />
all in a row in all sorts of bright colours! It would look<br />
adorable on a fireplace mantle. Make enough repeats of<br />
the Belarusan Nizanka ornament patterns for a larger piece<br />
of fabric, and take the apron templates to it, make sure<br />
the all edges are serged. There's a little thinking to it, but<br />
certainly not impossible. The possibilities are endless if we<br />
look beyond what is pictured in these pages.<br />
In this issue, we continue the series of The Beauty of Texture<br />
by Judith Marquis, exploring Arrowhead Smocking. Time<br />
permitting, I would pick my favourite pattern and fabric to<br />
make a smocked surface of about one by two meters then<br />
frame it and hang it over a bed or sofa. Let's not expect<br />
this to be finished in a day but imagine how stunning this<br />
would look in the room?<br />
Ornaments<br />
Starting a new series, our Pulled <strong>Thread</strong> Pastries<br />
was created by Kim Beamish. These cushions are<br />
intended to be a learning tool for pulled thread<br />
patterns, but even here, imagine the possibilities<br />
for these designs? Do you see a favourite? Which<br />
pattern would you choose to make a full blown<br />
decorative cushion, a tablecloth or bed sheet<br />
edging or table runner? The possibilities are what<br />
your creative heart desires.<br />
Furthermore, let's not only dream but rather<br />
consider a trip with Eat Your Heart Out Tours to<br />
discover Ahir embroidery and weaving in the region<br />
of the Kutch Desert! Imagine crossing oceans and<br />
continents to India to experience the essence of<br />
their vibrant and colourful textile way of life?<br />
Always dare to dream! Enjoy this excellent issue.<br />
Cheerfully,<br />
Make & Be Happy<br />
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8 Cathy McClean<br />
sewing<br />
Wine Bottle Aprons and Ornaments<br />
12 Clodagh Coker<br />
quilting<br />
Snow Globe Ornament<br />
16 Bill Locke<br />
paper piecing<br />
A Piece of My Heart Ornament<br />
22 Emily Baker<br />
quilting<br />
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Ornaments<br />
28 Elaine Theriault<br />
quilting<br />
Personalized Ornaments<br />
30 Sarah Vanderburgh<br />
quilting<br />
Midnight Churn Ornament<br />
34 Cynthia MacDougall<br />
knit together<br />
Pattern Play<br />
Sweaters Gift Card Ornaments<br />
Santa Sacks Gift Card Ornaments<br />
40 Lorraine Thompson<br />
knitting<br />
Thoughtful Soles Series<br />
Winter is coming, Knit faster<br />
44 Jacqueline Grice<br />
knitting<br />
The Light Pouch<br />
46 Red Heart, KJ Hay<br />
knitting<br />
Santa Gnome Ornaments<br />
47 Red Heart, Linda Bain<br />
knitting<br />
Holiday Stars and Balls Ornaments<br />
<strong>48</strong> Red Heart, Sahrit Freud-Weinstein<br />
knitting<br />
Bear Ornament<br />
50 Jo Gatenby<br />
cross stitch<br />
Quilted Birdhouse Ornament<br />
58 Patty Brake<br />
cross stitch<br />
Christmas Arched Window<br />
Canadian Tartan Nutcracker<br />
Blue Jelly Bean Christmas<br />
64 Betty Stokoe<br />
hardanger<br />
Yule Log Tote Ornament<br />
70 Iryna Varabei<br />
nizanka<br />
Belarusan Nizanka Snowflakes<br />
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in<br />
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issue<br />
3 Editor’s Letter<br />
6 Mark Your Calendars!<br />
6 Advertiser Index<br />
39 Knitting<br />
Standard Abbreviations<br />
& Terms<br />
98 Business Directory<br />
Special Features<br />
77 The Beauty of Texture Part 3<br />
Judith Marquis<br />
86 Pulled <strong>Thread</strong> Pastries Part 1<br />
Kim Beamish<br />
32 Stories through Embroidery from<br />
the Kutch Desert<br />
Eat Your Heart Out Tours<br />
66 Seminar 2019 – Beyond the Edge<br />
Embroiderers’ Association of Canada<br />
& Embroiderers’ Guild of Victoria<br />
Goldwork Bell Ornament<br />
Barbara Gilbert<br />
in the loop<br />
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Advertiser Index<br />
96 Brampton Sew N Serge<br />
99 Brother<br />
98 Business Directory<br />
39 Canadian Guild of Knitters<br />
27 Canadian Quilters' Association<br />
93 CreativFestival<br />
39 Crochet Designs by NanaRuth<br />
85 Embroidery Association of Canada<br />
95 Four Boys and a NL Girl<br />
100 Gütermann Creativ<br />
39 Hardanger House<br />
97 Haus of Stitches<br />
96 Heartfelt Fibre Arts<br />
02 Husqvarna Viking<br />
11 Kelly's Creative Sewing<br />
94 KNITmuch<br />
44 KnitSwiss Yarns<br />
15 KnittingTours.com<br />
97 Lowery Workstands<br />
21 Mary Maxim<br />
96 Melissa Marginet<br />
96 <strong>Needle</strong>worker's Delight<br />
94 Ontario Hooking Craft Guild<br />
94 QUILTsocial<br />
45 Red Heart<br />
39 Rypan Designs<br />
96 Sandpiper Creations<br />
11 Sew Inspired<br />
11 Sew With Vision<br />
97 Spirit of Belarus<br />
97 That Sewing Place<br />
97 The Quilt Store<br />
97 The Yarn Guy<br />
07 Unique Knitting & Crochet<br />
95 X's & Oh's<br />
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Wine Bottle Aprons<br />
Who doesn’t like to gift a bottle<br />
of wine for a dinner party, house<br />
warming, Christmas or just because?<br />
These fun decorative aprons allow<br />
you to use up scraps, practise quilting<br />
skills and dress up a wine bottle.<br />
Make the smaller size for a tree<br />
ornament or gift tag. Included are<br />
two pattern sizes, a wine bottle apron<br />
and a Christmas tree ornament. The<br />
Sew Easy Templates are a must for<br />
this project; they are available in six<br />
different shapes: square, diamond,<br />
hexagon, pentagon, triangle and rightangle<br />
triangle. Each set contains 8<br />
different sizes, starting at ¾” finished<br />
size increasing in ¼” increments up to<br />
4”. No need to gift wrap!<br />
– Cathy<br />
&<br />
Ornament!<br />
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Snow Globe Ornament<br />
The magic of snow globes has always been a source of magic and enchantment<br />
for kids and adults alike. The vinyl sewing products available allow us to<br />
transform our favourite fabrics into a magical snow globe ornament to be<br />
hung on your Christmas Tree.<br />
What you choose to feature in your snow globe is as widely ranged as the<br />
thousands bolts of fabric in The Quilt Store.<br />
I will share several techniques which you may choose to combine when<br />
designing your own personal snow globe.<br />
– Clodagh<br />
skill level Intermediate<br />
finished measurements<br />
Large snow globe 11”w x 12”h [28 x 30.5cm]<br />
Small snow globe 5¼”w x 6”h [13 x 15cm]<br />
materials<br />
fabric<br />
• 1 fat quarter for snow globe<br />
background (both sizes)<br />
• 1 snow globe feature applique (to be<br />
fussy cut)<br />
• 1 snow globe outer fabric<br />
threads<br />
• 40 wt cotton thread, metallic, polyester<br />
or rayon embroidery thread<br />
other<br />
• vinyl (Sew Lazy Slicker, Heat-n-Bond<br />
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• EQ Printable Fabric Sheets (optional)<br />
• plaque<br />
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• Teflon foot for the sewing machine<br />
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A Piece of<br />
My<br />
Heart<br />
Ornament<br />
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When we think of ornaments, most<br />
of us envision Christmas décor. My<br />
goal is to modernize this conception<br />
and create decorative ornaments<br />
that can be displayed all year round.<br />
A star is a shape that is not defined<br />
by a season, just like the stars in the<br />
sky, no two are the same.<br />
I created two styles that can easily be<br />
displayed and enjoyed all year round.<br />
When creating these stars for your<br />
home you can change the fabrics<br />
and colour schemes to go with your<br />
home décor. Enjoy!<br />
–Emily<br />
Twinkle<br />
Twinkle<br />
Little Star<br />
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Storiesthrough Embroidery<br />
from the<br />
Kutch Desert<br />
India is not a shy country. It is dazzling and chaotic and<br />
alive in a way that defies logic. It often astonishes first-time<br />
visitors. But its boldness – including the dirt and noise and<br />
vibrancy – veils a culture of intense spirituality and diversity.<br />
The Ahir people live in northern western India where their<br />
principal occupation is cow-herding. More recently, they’ve<br />
risen to minor fame as the creators of intricate embroidery.<br />
The embroidery of Ahir women is representative of India.<br />
It’s bold, colourful and unabashed. It is definitely not<br />
your grandma’s monogrammed hankie. It demands to<br />
be displayed, hung on walls, and worn at weddings. It is<br />
treasured and flaunted. Like many of India’s creations, it is<br />
birthed from a culture of tradition, painstaking labour, and<br />
proud artisanship.<br />
in the loop<br />
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Sweater<br />
Gift Card<br />
Ornament<br />
When I sat down to create this project, I intended to miniaturize an<br />
existing pattern. I quickly realized that with sock weight yarn this would<br />
be a LOT of knitting, so in the interest of speed and a looming deadline,<br />
I opted for double knitting yarn. This pattern mimics the construction<br />
steps for a full-size sweater, with set-in sleeves knit from the top down.<br />
To have even more fun with this project, use yarn scraps to make ‘ugly<br />
sweater’ ornaments!<br />
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A <strong>Needle</strong> <strong>Pulling</strong> <strong>Thread</strong> Standard abbreviations & terms<br />
alt = alternate<br />
approx = approximately<br />
beg = begin(ning)<br />
BO= bind off<br />
CC = contrast colour<br />
ch = chain<br />
cm = centimetre(s)<br />
cn = cable needle<br />
CO = cast on<br />
cont = continue, continuing<br />
dc = double crochet<br />
dec = decrease(s), decreasing<br />
dpn = double-pointed needle(s)<br />
foll = following<br />
g = gram(s)<br />
inc = increase(s), increasing<br />
in(s) = inch(es)<br />
k = knit<br />
kf&b or kfb = knit into front and back of st<br />
(increase)<br />
ktbl = knit through the back loop<br />
k2tog = knit 2 sts tog (right-leaning decrease)<br />
K3tog = knit 3 sts together (double rightleaning<br />
decrease)<br />
M = marker<br />
m = metre(s)<br />
M1 = Make 1 stitch: pick up the horizontal<br />
strand between 2 stitches from front to<br />
back and knit it tbl (lifted increase)<br />
MC = main colour<br />
mm = millimetre(s)<br />
oz = ounce(s)<br />
p = purl<br />
p2tog = purl 2 sts tog (decrease)<br />
patt = pattern<br />
pfb = purl into front and back of stitch<br />
(increase)<br />
pm = place marker<br />
psso = pass slipped stitch over<br />
RS = right side<br />
rem = remain(ing)<br />
rep = repeat<br />
rev = reverse<br />
rnd = round<br />
sc = single crochet<br />
sl = slip<br />
skp = slip one st, knit next st, pass slipped st<br />
over knit st (dec)<br />
ssk = slip, slip, knit: slip 2 sts knitwise, 1 at a<br />
time, insert left-hand needle into front of<br />
both sts and knit them tog (left-leaning<br />
decrease)<br />
Sssk = Slip next three stitches individually,<br />
knitwise. Insert tip of left needle from<br />
front to back into the fronts of these three<br />
stitches and knit them together (double<br />
left-leaning decrease)<br />
st(s) = stitch(es)<br />
St st = stocking stitch<br />
tbl = through back loop<br />
tog = together<br />
tr = treble crochet<br />
WS = wrong side<br />
yo = yarn over<br />
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Sock 1 Winter is Coming<br />
Sock 2 Knit Faster<br />
I believe I saw these words<br />
printed on a tote bag – obviously<br />
one meant to carry a knitting<br />
project. I like the phrase because<br />
I welcome any excuse to knit.<br />
To suggest winter, I<br />
charted reindeer<br />
and bare trees<br />
for motifs in the<br />
colour stranding. I<br />
reversed the main<br />
and contrast colours<br />
to avoid second sock<br />
syndrome.<br />
– Lorraine<br />
Winter<br />
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Quilted Star<br />
Birdhouse<br />
I have a good friend who creates dozens of wonderful ornaments every<br />
year for family and friends, and for the past couple of years she has used<br />
my designs – one year creating delightful little 3D snowmen; another year<br />
gorgeous top hat ornaments… so when she said “What are you designing<br />
for me this year”, and then Carla said “I want to do another ornament issue”,<br />
things just came together! For my friend Sharon, I have created an additional<br />
half-dozen versions of this birdhouse, and if you enjoy this one, they are<br />
available from X’s & Oh’s as of October 2018… but for Carla, and my friends<br />
here, I created an original just-for-ANPT design… I hope you enjoy stitching it<br />
as much as I enjoyed designing it!<br />
– Jo<br />
skill level Intermediate<br />
stitch count 150W x 100H<br />
finished measurements<br />
Based on 14ct fabric<br />
3½”W x 3”H x 2½”D [9 x 7.5 x 6cm]<br />
materials<br />
fabric<br />
• 14ct White Aida<br />
floss<br />
• DMC floss as per colour key<br />
Note: All stitching is done with two strands<br />
(2X) of floss.<br />
other<br />
• 9” - 10” [23 - 25cm] length of narrow<br />
ribbon or cord for hanging loop<br />
• 2½” [6.2cm] Styrofoam ball trimmed flat on<br />
the bottom and 4 sides, but not the top<br />
• 2” piece of bamboo skewer<br />
• craft paintbrush<br />
• 12” square cardboard<br />
• pen or marking tool<br />
• ruler<br />
• craft glue<br />
• sharp embroidery scissors<br />
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skill level Intermediate<br />
stitch count<br />
38W x 80H<br />
design size<br />
31⁄8” W x 5” H [8 x 12.5cm]<br />
materials<br />
fabric<br />
• 28 ct tea and coffee dyed White Monaco<br />
Note: See ‘The Real Housewives of Cross Stitch’ tutorial<br />
video on YouTube describing how to tea and coffee dye<br />
Monaco.<br />
threads<br />
• DMC embroidery floss in colour key<br />
needles<br />
• size 26 needle<br />
other<br />
• one 6/0 “E” bead in red for the cherry on the cake<br />
Notes<br />
• Two strands (X2) of embroidery floss is recommended<br />
for this design based on using 28 count tea and coffee<br />
dyed white Monaco.<br />
• All backstitching is completed using one strand of the<br />
colour of floss indicated in the pattern (one of either<br />
DMC 310, B5200 White, and DMC 498).<br />
Canadian Tartan<br />
Nutcracker<br />
Nutcrackers are a quintessential symbol<br />
of Christmas, and why not stitch one<br />
resplendent in this interpretation of<br />
Canada’s Maple Leaf tartan? The Maple<br />
Leaf Tartan was designed by David Weiser<br />
in 1964 and approved as an official<br />
symbol of Canada on March 9, 2011 by<br />
the Honourable James Moore, Minister<br />
of Canadian Heritage and Official<br />
Languages. Finished utilizing pins on<br />
a 1 15/16” x 3⅞” x 7⅞ (49mm x 98mm<br />
x 200mm) Styrofoam block, this piece<br />
could easily be finished as an ornament or<br />
focal piece in a quilted wall hanging.<br />
– Patty<br />
Colour Key<br />
symbols DMC colour strands thread lenght knots stitches<br />
S 310 black 2 150.7'' 2 115<br />
9<strong>48</strong> peach v lt 2 42.5'' 0 60<br />
b 754 peach lt 2 4.2'' 0 6<br />
304 Christmas red med 2 8.6'' 0 4<br />
3818 emerald green ultra 2 2.8'' 0 4<br />
Ô 3843 electric blue 2 1.4'' 0 2<br />
Õ B5200 snow white 2 173.4'' 0 244<br />
3806 cyclamen pink lt 2 5.7'' 0 8<br />
3031 mocha brown v dk 2 21.2'' 0 30<br />
E3852 straw v dk 2 77.9'' 0 110<br />
728 golden yellow 2 103.4'' 0 146<br />
606 burnt orange-red 2 72.9'' 0 103<br />
505 jade green 2 <strong>48</strong>.9'' 0 69<br />
498 Christmas red dk 2 184.1'' 0 260<br />
934 black avocado green 2 89.9'' 0 127<br />
415 pearl grey 2 65.1'' 0 92<br />
× 162 blue ultra v lt 2 7.1'' 0 10<br />
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Belarusan<br />
Nizanka<br />
Snowflakes<br />
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If you have been following this series of articles,<br />
so far, we have covered two traditional patterns<br />
which when investigated created numerous effects<br />
both on solid and checked fabrics. The stitching<br />
was done on the back of the fabric in each case<br />
creating some very interesting and exciting<br />
possibilities when venturing from the form of<br />
the traditional stitches. It’s hoped that you, the<br />
needle artist, will carry on and find more designs<br />
and/or applications.<br />
This time we explore a third pattern of stitching<br />
which creates most interesting formations on<br />
the surface of the fabric. Sometimes the back<br />
of your work will be as interesting, if not more<br />
interesting, than the right side! This time, unless<br />
you can find checked fabric with much larger grid,<br />
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Try all types of fabrics from satin to velvet, furry plush to dupioni, solids,<br />
stripes, even checks. Space and time have limited what has been<br />
stitched in this installment. But you can create all manner of texture!<br />
Experiment with each of these graphs using different fabrics. There<br />
are so many more variations you can create from the basic design. Try<br />
different spacing, turning the triangles in different directions and using<br />
different fabrics to see what effects can be created. Always check front<br />
and back to see what you have created. Layer shears over solids to see<br />
what happens to colours.<br />
If the back of design is more appealing, clip the threads after each<br />
triangle rather than carrying it and incorporate a sparkling bead or<br />
subtle pearl to conceal the knots.<br />
To do this, triangle size was reduced to ½” x ½”. Draw a line through<br />
grid on bias to start. Then fill in triangles. Take care when doing this the<br />
first time so pattern works out. Then try different spacing to see what<br />
happens to the fabric front and back. As graphed, this design requires a<br />
lot of fabric and a lot of planning.<br />
Effect created was quite interesting and tiny sparkles of beads were<br />
introduced to the shot taffeta sample.<br />
This one might be better left unblocked.<br />
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We offer sales and on-site service of high-end<br />
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as well as a variety of educational programs.<br />
<strong>Needle</strong>s & Knits<br />
15040 Yonge St, Aurora, ON L4G 1M4<br />
905.713.2066 needlesandknits.com<br />
Fabulous selection of yarns. Extremely<br />
knowledgable and expert help. Cozy and friendly<br />
atmosphere. Classes. Guild night every first Tuesday<br />
of the month. Tea with Tove, the owner, every<br />
Thursday from 6-8pm.<br />
<strong>Needle</strong>worker's Delight / Silkweaver Fabrics<br />
Plaza K 181 Route 1 South, Metuchen, NJ 08840<br />
732-388-4545 needleworkersdelight.com<br />
info@needleworkersdelight.com<br />
Standard & specialty Zweigart Fabrics & canvas,<br />
hand-dyed fabrics, floss, fibers, towels, tableware,<br />
leaflets/designs, painted canvases, notions, tools,<br />
baby items, home decor, and so much more!<br />
Pine Ridge Knit & Sew<br />
17477 Hwy 2 PO Box 68, Trenton, ON K8V 5R1<br />
613.392.1422 pineridgeknitsew.com<br />
yvette@pineridgeknitsew.com<br />
We have knitting machines by Artisan and Silver<br />
Reed, embroidery machines by Husqvarna/Viking<br />
& White. Sewing notions and supplies, books and<br />
software. Hands-on lessons and classes. Wide variety<br />
of yarns, threads, dress and pant zippers.<br />
Serenity Knits<br />
525 Brooker Ridge #102, Newmarket, ON L3X 2M2<br />
905.710.3283 serenityknits.ca<br />
info@serenityknits.ca<br />
We offer a wide selection of high quality yarns as well<br />
as needles, hooks, patterns and notions. We also offer<br />
a large variety of classes from beginner to the more<br />
advanced.<br />
Sew Fancy Inc.<br />
Guelph, ON<br />
519.824.4127 sewfancy.com<br />
sales@sewfancy.com<br />
Your Premier Canadian Source for Specialty Sewing<br />
Supplies including Smocking, Heirloom Sewing,<br />
Goldwork, Silk Ribbon Embroidery, <strong>Needle</strong> Tatting,<br />
Swarovski Crystals, Sashiko, Quilting and more. Visit<br />
the website for the latest in sewing supplies.<br />
Sew Inspired<br />
375 Daniel St S, Arnprior, ON K7S 3K6<br />
613.623.0500 sewinspired.ca<br />
info@sewinspired.ca<br />
Your Ottawa Valley PFAFF® Authorized Dealer. We<br />
have a large supply of quilting & sewing supplies,<br />
knitting supplies, as well as in stock PFAFF® sewing<br />
machines. We also have a listing of sewing and<br />
quilting classes.<br />
Sew With Vision<br />
<strong>48</strong>0 Parkland Dr, Halifax, NS B3S 1P9<br />
902.479.2227 sewwithvision.net<br />
Authorized PFAFF, HUSQVARNA VIKING, and SINGER<br />
dealer and service provider offering an extensive line<br />
of sewing, embroidery and serger machines, as well<br />
as long-arm quilting systems.<br />
That Sewing Place<br />
16610 Bayview Ave #10, Newmarket, ON L3X 1X3<br />
905.715.7725 thatsewingplace.ca<br />
jaret&liana@thatsewingplace.ca<br />
Introducing That Sewing Place as your sewing<br />
source and Authorized Dealers for Bernina and<br />
Brother machines. Jaret & Liana focus on placing<br />
your sewing needs first, providing outstanding<br />
support, service, and training.<br />
The Quilt Store / Evelyn's Sewing Centre<br />
17817 Leslie St, Unit 40, Newmarket, ON L3Y 8C6<br />
905.853.7001 or toll-free 1.888.853.7001<br />
The Quilt Store West<br />
695 Plains Rd E, Unit 6, Burlington, ON L7T 2E8<br />
905.631.0894 or toll-free 1.877.367.7070<br />
thequiltstore.ca<br />
Now with 2 locations to serve you, we are your Quilt<br />
Store Destination! The staff here at The Quilt Store<br />
is always on hand to provide Quilt Wisdom, Quilt<br />
Inspiration and most of all we pride ourselves as the<br />
place to make... All Your Quilt Dreams Come True!<br />
The Stitcher's Muse<br />
99 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G3<br />
250.591.6873 thestitchersmuse.com<br />
info@thestitchersmuse.com<br />
A divine little shop with supplies for all your hand<br />
stitching needs! Friendly, knowledgeable, helpful<br />
staff. Cross stitch, canvaswork, needlepoint,<br />
embroidery, counted thread, lace making and<br />
more. Books, patterns, fabric, threads, tools.<br />
The Yarn Guy<br />
15 Gower St, Toronto, ON M4B 1E3<br />
416.752.1828 or toll-free 1.800.836.6536<br />
theyarnguy.com info@sewknit.ca<br />
See us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter!<br />
Knitting machines, sewing machines, repairs, parts<br />
for Passap, Studio, Singer, Silver Reed, Superba,<br />
White. Sewing notions and supplies, books, ball<br />
yarns, coned yarns, TAMM yarns, Paton's yarns,<br />
Bernat yarns, Phentex yarns, Bernat kits & crafts.<br />
Ultimate Sewing Centre<br />
191 Bloor St East, Oshawa, ON L1H 3M3<br />
905.436.9193 ultimatesewing.com<br />
ultimatesewing@bellnet.ca<br />
For all your sewing needs be sure to call Durham’s<br />
largest one stop shop: Janome and Elna Sewing<br />
Machines, Sergers, & Embroidery machines,<br />
over 3000 bolts of first quality cottons, Floriani<br />
Embroidery supplies, the latest notions, books, &<br />
patterns, year round classes, and so much more!<br />
Upper Canada Quiltworks<br />
PO Box 64, Brockville, ON K6V 5T7<br />
613.345.3956 Fax: 613.342.3327<br />
uppercanadaquiltworks.com<br />
Visit us online for a wide selection quilt patterns<br />
and books. Techniques include felted wool, fusible<br />
appliqué, punchneedle, rag quilting and printing<br />
photos on fabric.<br />
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issue <strong>48</strong>
The Ultimate Accessory that<br />
Fits Virtually Anywhere<br />
Introducing THE Dream Fabric Frame that maximizes your workspace and unlocks the potential of your advanced Brother<br />
Sewing and Quilting machines. Paired up with select models, you’ll enjoy enhanced capabilities - all at your fingertips.<br />
MSRP $2999.99<br />
SAQCF100S<br />
Small space,<br />
huge possibilities<br />
in just 3’ x 5’!<br />
Expand your horizons and take on the projects of your dreams!<br />
Includes the SureStitch stitch<br />
regulator for enhanced control<br />
during free motion sewing<br />
Multi-function foot<br />
control brings enhanced<br />
features within reach<br />
Adjustable legs<br />
let you work standing<br />
or sitting<br />
Compatible with the following machines that are available separately: XV8550D, VM6200D, VM5100, VQ3000, VQ2400, PQ1500SL<br />
Visit your Brother authorized dealer,<br />
or go to brother.ca to discover more.<br />
INSPIRING CREATIVITY FOR GENERATIONS<br />
Photos are for illustration purposes only. Sewing machine not included. 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<br />
of their respective companies. ©2018 Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1, rue Hôtel de Ville, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Québec, H9B 3H6. 07/2018 - 18_0209<br />
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