A Needle Pulling Thread Issue 50 Sampler
This issue is dedicated to those who hold on to cherished textiles in the hope that one day they will be enlightened on how to repurpose them in a new fashion. Call it an upcycling issue if you will, you'll find original ways of transforming knitted and sewn clothing, threads, and cherished items into something new. Also in this issue, are topics like the Monk's cloth crisis, and which cloth is used instead for Swedish weaving, and, Diamond Petals by Judith Marquis, another tutorial on fabric manipulation that looks very much like dragon scales. It's a pleasure to announce we have a new quilting column, The Quilter's Connection, written by Heather McArthur. See what she has to say about what to do with old and worn quilts. And you don't want to miss the solution to the conundrum about stashing yarn, 'To Stash or Not to Stash' written by Knitting Contributor, Cynthia MacDougall. This is a topic we all struggle with, see how Cynthia's experience helps to put what we think of our yarn stash into perspective and clear the yarn clutter without feeling like we're giving up something precious. Enjoy the issue.
This issue is dedicated to those who hold on to cherished textiles in the hope that one day they will be enlightened on how to repurpose them in a new fashion. Call it an upcycling issue if you will, you'll find original ways of transforming knitted and sewn clothing, threads, and cherished items into something new. Also in this issue, are topics like the Monk's cloth crisis, and which cloth is used instead for Swedish weaving, and, Diamond Petals by Judith Marquis, another tutorial on fabric manipulation that looks very much like dragon scales. It's a pleasure to announce we have a new quilting column, The Quilter's Connection, written by Heather McArthur. See what she has to say about what to do with old and worn quilts. And you don't want to miss the solution to the conundrum about stashing yarn, 'To Stash or Not to Stash' written by Knitting Contributor, Cynthia MacDougall. This is a topic we all struggle with, see how Cynthia's experience helps to put what we think of our yarn stash into perspective and clear the yarn clutter without feeling like we're giving up something precious. Enjoy the issue.
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Editor's letter<br />
Cherish<br />
I do it, you do it. We all do it. We keep textiles that<br />
are precious to us: an old skirt, a jacket, a hand<br />
knit sweater, a quilt block for future reference<br />
(or did we make a mistake?), sample stitching<br />
and the list goes on. Although there’s a fine line<br />
between hoarding and saving cherished textiles,<br />
the difference is in why we save them. I have a<br />
couple of old wool skirts, for example, intended<br />
for deconstructing and repurposing into a set<br />
of cushion covers and a couple of stylish wool<br />
bags sporting wool appliqué; and I’ll stop here<br />
as the options are numerous. These items aren't<br />
only for repurposing, but they can be used for<br />
experimenting sewing and quilting techniques<br />
and creative designs.<br />
The hand knit sweater, particularly if worked up<br />
in lacework or cables, and sample stitching, often<br />
called on purpose, ‘a sampler’, can be kept as a<br />
reference and can cleverly be framed in a sewing<br />
room or made into a tea cosy or cushion cover for<br />
the simple feeling of admiration.<br />
It can sound like all we can do is use it as a ‘cover’<br />
of some kind, particularly for cushions – the<br />
easiest of options. But think further, and you might<br />
find alternatives you like, as in using it as trimming<br />
or accents for clothes, quilts. My favourite thought<br />
for a future project is to make lacework swatches<br />
&<br />
Repurpose<br />
and frame them. This series of knitted lacework<br />
will be beautiful against a window pane. I love<br />
knitted lacework? It should be on a t-shirt.<br />
This issue is dedicated to those who hold on to<br />
cherished textiles and such items in the hope<br />
that one day they will be enlightened on how to<br />
repurpose them in a new fashion.<br />
It is my pleasure to welcome aboard Heather<br />
McArthur, former publisher of Quilter’s<br />
Connection Magazine, as Quilting Contributor<br />
in our new column, The Quilter’s Connection.<br />
I'm also happy to welcome Heather's faithful<br />
subscribers who will be able to keep the<br />
passionate 'connection' with her as she expands<br />
the quilting section in ANPTmag.<br />
Join the fun!<br />
Cheerfully,<br />
Make & Be Happy<br />
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