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New Adventures in Designing
Product Review – Handi Clamp Hybrid Scroll Frame (FA Edmonds)
Testing out the 24" scroll bars with 8" side spreaders. I recently got an opportunity to try out FA Edmunds newest scroll frame offering - the "Handi Clamp Hybrid Scroll Frame". This scroll frame is a hybrid which combines the traditional roll bars with the easy to use "Q-Snap" technology. AND.... I LOVE them! From…
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Christmas Ornaments – A great way to practice new techniques!
Every holiday season I spend some time making up ornaments for family and friends. I'm all over the place when it comes new designs, stitch techniques, themes and fnishing techniques. Santas... Harry Potter.... Calvin and Hobbes ... Star Wars ... Gundams .... you name it, I'll try and stitch it! I love to try out…
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Cool Cardinal – Bell Pull finish and quilt show off!
I’d planned a tutorial on how to finish a bell pull but didn’t quite get my ducks in a row. Oops! I was more than half way done before I realized that I didn’t take any progress photos. So instead of a tutorial, I’ve taken some close ups of the finished bell pull with commentary…
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Paisley – Sometimes you need a Plan B
I am always looking for stitching projects that I can work on in the winter when the lighting is not as good. This needlepoint piece "Paisley" by The Coleshill Collection was just the right one last winter. I've had this piece languising in my stash for quite some time and was very happy to put…
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Cool Cardinal… Part 1
Stash busting fun!! This piece has been kitted and sitting in my stash for quite some time. I love Charley Harper and his cardinal designs have always been a particular favourite. When I realized that I could purchase painted canvases and stitch guides - I immediately added a couple to my stash for future stitching.…
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When inspiration hits … a new “no-sew” project tray appears!
Another sweet little “no-sew” tray has come into existence! I finished this beautiful William Morris Rose needlepoint some time ago and just could not decide how I wanted to finish it. I was inspired by my “A Garden Queen” accessory tray and an awesome craft paint find in the sale bin at our local Michael’s…
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