Love of Quilting

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1. Working on paper side of fusible web, trace appliqué shape. Here, we’re tracing an 8½" circle template onto a square of fusible web folded into quarters. 2. You’ll want about a ½" of fusible web. Here, we’re tracing a smaller circle template, th

Today's Quilter

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Here is my very first quilting project, of which I am very proud. I bought the fabric many, many years ago with the intention of making pram and bed quilts for my children but lost my nerve. I finally took the big step at Easter and finished this lap

New Mexico Magazine

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Throughout her 40 years as an artist, Jody Naranjo (Santa Clara Pueblo) has created hundreds of original designs in clay and bronze featuring whimsical creatures, adobe homes stacked Pueblo-style, and smiling Indigenous women. Now the Pueblo potter i

Woman & Home

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✢ Add warmth to whites by choosing shades with orange undertones rather than blue, and accent with taupes, tans and sage greens. ✢ For a neutral scheme, embrace textures to add interest with linen and wool soft furnishings, woven light fittings and j

SHOWDETAILS MILANO NEW YORK

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NEW YORK February 12, 2019 Frank Havrah“Kaffe” Fassett is an American artist famous for his super-colourful works whose application knows no limits. Applied to needlepoint, knit, embroidery, patchwork and quilting, Fassett also provided the inspirati

Simply Knitting

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TAKE ON A CHALLENGE □ Rowan Kidsilk Haze (lace, 70% mohair, 30% silk; 25g/210m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 4mm needles □ A pair of 5mm needles □ A set of 4mm circular needles, 50cm long □ Tapestry needle 18 sts an

Mollie Makes

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THE LARGER-THAN-LIFE COUTURE KNITS YOU’LL DREAM ABOUT all winter. Because who among us is capable of laying eyes on fashion designer Hope Macaulay’s creations and not falling headfirst in love? The Gooseberry Colossal Knit Jacket is what we all need

MILIEU

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When Lulu Lytle, founder of Soane Britain, took off on a road trip throughout England, she was in search of something she knew was in abundance in her nation, but which was fast disappearing: expert craftspeople. For generations, the British had been

Artists Magazine

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Seasons of Denali (dyed, painted and quilted fabric with stamping, silk-screening and stenciling; 84x144) by Ree Nancarrow represents the view from the front windows at the Eielson Visitors Center in Alaska’s Denali National Park and Preserve, where

The World of Cross Stitching

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Penny Woolcock: I’ve discovered double-sided acid-free craft tape on a good thick piece of white cardboard – I got mine from the newsagent. I put tape all around and across the cardboard then line up the top (a bit like covering children’s school boo

Creative Knitting

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4, 4, 4, 5, 5 balls 100gm Rowan Colourscape 1 button 7mm knitting needles 6mm knitting needles 7mm crochet hook 14sts by 18 row over St st on 7mm needles to 10cm Using 7mm needles cast on 67 (75, 83, 91, 101) sts. Row 1: RS - P1 (1, 1, 1, 2), * K1,

McCall's Quilting

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Hocuspocusville, designed by Meg Hawkey of Crabapple Hill Studio, is one of my favorite quilts. I loved embroidering all of the haunted shops. I made Ghoulish Fantasy by Pine Tree Lodge Designs in 2001. It’s probably my only Halloween quilt, but I d

The English Home

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Beautiful craftsmanship is something Britain excels at, from ceramics to furniture making, and embroidery to block printing, there are artisans creating pieces to imbue the home with character, quality and a personal touch. Items crafted by hand ofte

GoodHomes India

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There is magic is the traditional ways of how our ancestors lived their lives. From the ingenious use of materials, to the complexity of technique…our craftsmen are the future. Lison de Caunes first discovered the material in her grandfather André Gr

Style At Home

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Farra cushion, £15, M&S Framed prints, £18 each, Gisela Graham Side table, £139, Very Wildflower green bouquet, £16, Sainsbury’s Home Conscious jacquard weave wool blend rug, £39.99, H&M Home Wicker magazine rack, £30, Amara

Homes & Antiques

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I came from the baking industry, but in my heart-of-hearts I knew I wanted to do something artistic or interiors related. I was a client at La Tuile à Loup, then I moved to the part of the city where the boutique is located. One day, I found out that

Cardmaking Stamping & Papercraft

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Paper with Purpose is for teenage girls and their Mums. They meet the first and third Wednesday night of the month (except for January) at 7-9pm in St Paul’s Church Hall – Railway Avenue, Minnamurra. Cost $3 plus supplies, includes supper. Phone Pame

Naples Illustrated

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AU NATUREL: Opt for ethically sourced materials like wood, raffia, and organic fibers. GO GLOBAL: Support artisans by purchasing handmade items created with age-old techniques. BUY SMART: Invest in made-to-order pieces that help cut down on unused ma

The World of Cross Stitching

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Pusheen, the cartoon cat, looks like they’d be good for a cuddle so who better to accompany the calming statements, ‘You got this’ and ‘Just being me’. Stitch & Story* is a creative craft kit company whose aim is to keep crafting simple and, with tha

Today's Quilter

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Lynette Warren was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was here that her love for quilting began. Lynette began quilting in 1996, shortly before her move to Georgia the same year. It was there, her love developed into a passion. She is an avid qui

Homes & Antiques

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Densely patterned, colourful designs finely stitched: check the back for neatness, too. Even if the piece appears new, unfold it and look for stains and holes – these can usually be dealt with but will reduce the value. Flowers, cottages, gardens a

Australian Homespun

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We’re showing you these WarmCrochet craft scissors simply because they are so sweet, with their grips surrounded by flowers. But they are also pretty practical … they come to a very sharp point, for example, so they get into tight corners and intrica

McCall's Quilting

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• trends • tools • cool stuff Oliso’s Mini Project Iron has adjustable temperature control, two steam settings, a swivel cord, and even universal voltage. Available in pink or yellow, it comes with a silicon mat so you can place it face down when ir

Style At Home

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Inspire wanderlust with this exotic, far-flung trend. Featuring tribal prints and an earthy, terracotta palette, natural materials and woven textures all take centre stage, with animal motifs and prints aplenty. Artisan influences can be found with h

Cardmaking & Papercraft

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Crafter’s Companion Crafty Fun! collection: 12x12 paper pad; A4 matt mirror card; A4 pearl card; Cute as a Button cut and emboss folder; Sew Pretty, Happiness is Handmade and Craft Life stamp sets; Craft Box and Tools of the Trade stamp and die sets;

Mollie Makes

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Surround yourself with organic textures like rattan and bamboo, connecting nature with your home environment to create a relaxed, calming space. Aim for a soft, earthy colour palette for ultimate at-one vibes. 01 When the title of an artwork is ‘Nat

Palm Beach Illustrated

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AU NATUREL: Opt for ethically sourced materials like wood, raffia, and organic fibers. GO GLOBAL: Support artisans by purchasing handmade items created with age-old techniques. BUY SMART: Invest in made-to-order pieces that help cut down on unused ma

Mollie Makes

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It’s been a long time coming, but spring is finally on the horizon. You know that feeling you get when you spot the first flower of the season, or notice that it’s actually still light at 4pm? We’re channelling that through craft, bringing you plenty

Simply Knitting

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We retreat indoors and snuggle down under warm blankets with hot drinks – and, of course, our knitting. What will you make next? We adore every shade of gold. And gold is the obvious choice as autumn starts to make its presence felt. There’s a cardig

Living Etc

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a love of travelling and finding beautiful handcrafted pieces on her journeys led interior designer and stylist Jane Badu to set up online store We Are Nomads. The business showcases carefully sourced yet affordable homeware, largely from various Afr