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Editor's letter 

There's so much to tell you about this issue I'm 

not sure where to begin. 

It's not only about the projects but the details 

within the projects that make them special. 

Christine Baker added loving words in the 

appliquéd petals in her Purple Cornflowers 

Banner, I mean talk about making that quilt 

even better. Using words like Family, Love, 

Happiness to name a few, can really take your 

quilts from really nice to unforgettable. Maybe 

because my world revolves around words that 

it struck a happy cord! 

Talking about extraordinary, how about the 

Blooming Tea Pot Cozy by Laura Coia from Sew 

Very Easy? How imaginative is that to sew a 

cozy that blooms before your eyes!? Crocheter 

Ruth I. Forbes added what looks like stitches 

laid over the crochet work, turning a simple tea 

pot cozy into a fascinating one, all the while 

sharing a unique crochet stitch. 

For those who enjoy meditating you'll love 

Édith Choinière's Heart2Heart Mandala 

Wallhanging with two stitching options: using 

free motion quilting or the appliquéd version. 

Explore both! 

I thought it would be a lot of fun to have 

Olesya Lebedenko participate with her Purse 

Pop! A round bag, relatively easy to make she 

says, using a positive and happy attitude! 

You'll find some bling within this issue's pages. 

Sequined yarn makes for light and sparkly 

accessories ready for a night out. See Denise 

Powell's out of this world Shooting Star Wrap 

and Flo Flory Trellis Dreams Wrap, where they 

let the sequins do the talking… 

I had a lot of fun photographing Jacqueline 

Grice wearing her Eggli Vest. I love her story 

about her vest and her extraordinary love of 

dyeing her own yarns; such a desire for colour! 

Where do I stop? There's so much more. Kathy 

McClean's 'LOVE' banner is a project where 

buttons have joined the appliqué party, like I 

said, extraordinary is in the details. 

In the embroidery section of this issue are the 

cutest, itsy-bitsy needlework projects, you'll 

want to make more than one. 

Details abound in the art quilts of Galla Grotto. 

Let your eye wander from detail to detail then 

be amazed how it all comes together. 

Join us and explore how to take your 

needlework projects from very nice to indeed, 

extraordinary! 

Cheerfully, 

MAKE & BE HAPPY 


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10 Cathy McClean 

quilting 

LOVE! In fall appliqué button art 

14 The Quilt Store, Clodagh Coker 

quilting 

Fall Welcome Wreath Banner 

18 Christine Baker 

quilting 

Purple Coneflowers Banner 

24 Elaine Theriault 

quilting 

Birds of Paradise Quilt 

28 Édith Choinière 

quilting 

Heart 2 Heart Mandala Wallhanging 

36 Laura Coia 

sewing 

Blooming Tea Pot Cozy 

40 Olesya Lebedenko 

sewing 

Purse Pop! Round Bag 

48 That Sewing Place, Sharon Fenlon 

sewing 

Mug Caddy 

58 Cynthia MacDougall 

knit together 

Joining In Part 2 

62 Charles Voth 

knitting 

4 cast-ons for knitting circular lace 

64 Jacqueline Grice 

knitting 

Eggli Vest 

68 Flo Flory 

knitting 

Trellis Dreams Wrap 

70 Denise Powell 

knitting 

Shooting Star Wrap 

72 Red Heart, Nancy J. Thomas 

knitting 

Wrapghan 

76 Ruth I. Forbes 

crochet 

Autumnal Tea Pot Cozy and Mat 

80 Jo Gatenby 

cross stitch 

Nutcracker Tree 

84 Kim Beamish 

cross stitch 

Leaves Needle Roll 

86 Carolyn Mitchell 

canvaswork 

Owen Owl 

90 Jayne Styles 

embroidery 

4 Seasons Mug Cozies 

94 Carol Arsenault 

embroidery 

Sweet Begonia 

Artist Review 

50 Lise Belanger 

Le Petit Chapeau Rouge 

52 Galla Grotto 

Mother Earth 

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62 

In the Loop 

56 Quilt Canada 2018 

Canadian Quilters' Association 

in 

every 

issue 

3 Editor’s Letter 

6 Mark Your Calendars! 

6 Advertiser Index 

8 Hooked on Books 

The latest in needlework books 

61 Knitting 

Standard Abbreviations & Terms 

98 Business Directory 

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Advertiser Index 

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99 Brother 

98 Business Directory 

60 Canadian Guild of Knitters 

27 Canadian Quilters' Association 

97 Coats 

93 CreativFestival 

55 Crochet Designs by NanaRuth 

79 Embroidery Association of Canada 

100 Gütermann Creativ 

55 Harebrained Happenings 

69 Haus of Stitches 

69 Heartfelt Fibre Arts 

02 Husqvarna Viking 

61 KNITmuch 

69 Lowery Workstands 

55 MarNic Designs 

67 Mary Maxim 

85 Needleworker's Delight 

27 Ontario Hooking Craft Guild 

61 QUILTsocial 

55 Rypan Designs 

69 Sandpiper Creations 

69 That Sewing Place 

06 The Needlework Pages 

69 The Quilt Store 

69 The Yarn Guy 

07 Unique Knitting & Crochet 

47 WonderFil Threads 

79 X's & Oh's 

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hooked on books 

Monster Hats 

Vanessa Mooncie 

These hats certainly make a statement and that 

statement is “Rawwwwwwr!” Not for the fainthearted, 

these beautifully designed knitted hats will 

keep you cozy while turning some heads. Hopefully 

not right round though... Fun and vibrant, these 15 

designs for both adults and children are just the 

thing to get you noticed on a chilly night. Projects 

include a creepy zombie, an enchanting griffin, an 

amusing yeti and a stylish demon. 

144 pages, ISBN 978-1-78494-212-0 

The Guild of Master Craftsman 

thomasallen.ca 

Hygge Knits 

Nicki Trench 

It seems that suddenly everyone wants to be 

Scandinavian, and to "hygge" (pronounced hueguh) 

which means "a sublime state of cosiness" felt 

when you are with friends or loved ones. It can be 

enhanced by the addition of a log fire, a sweet treat 

and a cozy knit. So spread the love, and keep things 

cozy, by knitting yourself – or your family – a warm 

and beautiful sweater, hat, gloves, or socks, with a 

Scandi feel. 

128 pages, ISBN 978-1-78249-478-2 

Cico Books 


Bright and Bold Wool Appliqué 

Angela Lawrence 

The author of best-selling Wool Appliqué Folk 

Art presents a treasure trove of 12 seasonal wool 

appliqué projects, with 3 for each season. Her 

Americana aesthetic, although very true to early 

decorative arts, would look great in many homes 

today. Presented in a lovely antique color palette, 

these simple and elegant projects include a journal 

cover, pillow cover, wallhangings, storage boxes, 

table rug, and more, perfect for your home or to give 

as gifts; includes a basics chapter and an updated 

chapter on the collection, storage, and use of wool. 

112 Pages, ISBN 978-1-935726-81-4 

Landauer Publishing 


The Fussy Cut Sampler 

Nichole Ramirez & Elisabeth Woo 

If you are like authors Nichole and Elisabeth, your 

favorite part of quilting is fussy cutting – and it usually 

involves figuring out how to enhance an interesting 

quilt block by framing a favorite element in your mostloved 

fabric! Let fussy cutting become more than 

just showing a single design. By following along with 

how Nichole and Elisabeth create drastically different 

samplers from each of their 48 unique patchwork 

blocks, see how those same 9'' blocks can easily be 

adapted to your own personal taste. 

144 pages, ISBN 978-1-940655-22-2 

Lucky Spool Media 


The Versatile Nine Patch 

Joan Ford 

Often, the nine patch is one of the first blocks taught 

to beginners learning to quilt. But the nine patch is 

also one of the most diverse blocks, offering many 

different design options. In ScrapTherapy® The 

Versatile Nine Patch, quilt designer and teacher Joan 

Ford offers gorgeous designs using the traditional 

nine patch block plus more challenging and creative 

patterns that turn a nine patch into something 

entirely new. 

224 pages, ISBN 978-1-63186-675-3 

Taunton Press 


Improv Patchwork 

Dynamic Quilts Made with Line & Shape 

Maria Shell 

Explore new options in improvisational piecing and 

empower your creativity! Cut and combine solidcolor 

fabrics to create your own "prints" - stripes, 

polka dots, chevrons, plaids, and more. Forget the 

rules (and even your ruler) as you piece colorful 

solids into compelling quilt designs. Use color, 

pattern, and repetition to develop your personal 

design aesthetic as you stitch freely to create unique 

quilts that pack a punch! 

96 pages, ISBN 978-1-61745-496-7 

C&T Publishing 

ctpub.com 


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hooked on books 

I Remain, Your Loving Son: Intimate Stories 

of Beaumont-Hamel 

Edited by Frances Ennis and Bob Wakeham 

This is a compelling book that contains deeply 

personal stories of the Battle of Beaumont-Hamel 

launched July 1st, 1916. The story is told by the 

soldiers themselves and their relatives back home. 

Remembering with Rugs, the price pwaid, is a chapter 

within about how textile artist Frances Ennis 

helped initiate and facilitated several large group 

rug hooking projects. This stunning collection of 

rugs depicts the war in general through the eyes of 

women who became involved in creating traditional 

Newfoundland hooked rugs. 

138 Pages, ISBN 978-1-77117-568-5 

Flanker Press 

flankerpress.com 

Crochet Bears and other Animals 

Emma Brown 

Adorable animal friends to crochet for children of 

all ages. A world away from mass-produced plush 

toys, Emma Brown's hand-crocheted creations 

live on the make-believe island of Shady Bay. The 

animals all have their part to play in island life. With 

25 gorgeous patterns suitable for beginners through 

to experienced crafters, you're sure to find a unique 

toy in Crocheted Bears and Other Animals that will 

spark a child's imagination and become a firm friend 

for life. 

112 Pages, ISBN 978-1-78249-430-0 

Cico Books 


Hope and Survival: A Story of the 

Halifax Explosion 

Story and Quilt Art by Laurie Swim 

This brand-new children’s book was written 

and illustrated by Laurie Swim to accompany 

the monumental community art quilt project 

commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 

Halifax Explosion. 

Hope and Survival tells the story of Jess, a young girl 

caught up in the aftermath of the disaster. It is richly 

illustrated with Laurie’s unique quilt art, on snowdyed 

fabric, and the book acknowledges the legacy 

of hope and survival that continues to this day. It is 

a beautifully original gift – perfect for those young 

and young in spirit. Each book is personally signed 

by Laurie. 

48 Pages, Hardcover, ISBN 978-0-9783548-3-1 

Art Quilt Publishing 

laurieswim.com 

One-Block Wonders of the World 

New Ideas, Design Advice, A Stunning 

Collection of Quilts 

Maxine Rosenthal and Linda Bardes 

Transform a single fabric print with marvelous 

piecing magic! Best-selling author Maxine Rosenthal 

and Linda Bardes share stunning One Block Wonders 

quilts. Learn how to choose the right 60-degree ruler, 

pick the most useful fabric, and change the look of 

a quilt with a different strip size. See what others 

have done - the beginning fabric and the ending 

projects - and courageously cut into that beautiful 

yardage! Sew simple pieced hexagon blocks with 

no "Y" seams, and enjoy the thrill of arranging and 

rearranging them on your design wall. 



ctpub.com 

Free-Motion Meandering 

A Beginners Guide to Machine Quilting 

Angela Walters 

Finishing your own quilts is easier than you think. 

Turn the corner to free-motion success with a 

meandering makeover! Angela Walters shows you 

that free-motion quilting doesn't have to be scary 

- with a couple designs in your pocket, you can 

finish almost any quilt on your home machine and 

enjoy the process. Practice 8 meandering stitches 

for beginners, plus creative variations on each, with 

step-by-step visuals and quilted samples. Start your 

free-motion journey on the right foot with proven 

techniques to help you disguise mistakes and 

transition between designs with ease. 



ctpub.com 

Quilting Row by Row 

Jeanette White & Erin Hamilton 

Grow your skills, row by row! Dresden plates, 

pinwheel blocks, and flying geese... piece like a pro 

with The Piper's Girls! Starting with the simplest 

patchwork squares and working your way up to 

more challenging appliqué and paper piecing, you'll 

sew through a cheery, 11-row sampler quilt and 

2 bonus projects. Build 25 specific quilting skills 

such as getting an accurate ¼" seam, constructing 

on-point squares, and using the 45° angle on a ruler. 

Straightforward how-to photos and full-size patterns 

are included. Gain confidence and learn new tips 

along the way, whether you're just a beginner or a 

more experienced quilter. 

72 pages + pattern pullout, ISBN 978-1-61745-592-6 


ctpub.com 


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17. Using Unique Gem-tak; add the 

buttons, covering as much or as little 

of the letters and the flowers as you 

like. Leave to dry overnight. 

TIP Gem-tak goes on white and will dry 

totally clear- so don’t worry about having 

too much. 

Note: I totally covered the “O” and the “V” 

and I applied just a few buttons to the 

flowers on the bottom. Remember it is your 

button art so apply as many or as few as 

you like. 

TIP When applying the buttons, I started 

with the larger buttons working down 

in size. 

18. Trim away extra fabric on the back. 

Optional: I glued double fold bias over 

the raw edge to give a nicer finish. 

19. Hang on your wall and Enjoy! Start 

making one for each season or use the 

same techniques to embellish a pillow. 

Free motion work 

When doing free motion work start with 

simple shapes and work up to intricate 

shapes. Make sure your work is stable 

with either a hoop or an iron-on stabilizer. 

Start writing “e’s or O’s”, then move on to 

flowers and leaves before stippling, so 

that you can train your brain with the 

techniques involved along the way. I find 

it helpful to draw the desired design with 

a pencil and paper first before going to 

the machine. 

Cathy McClean 

Product Specialist 

www.hakidd.com 

For more tips on 

free motion quilting 

see the 

free tutorials on 

QUILTsocial.com 

https://quiltsocial.com/ 

6-essential-tips-for-perfect-free-motion-quilting/ 


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Fall Welcome Wreath 

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A NEEDLE PULLING THREAD ● issue 45

Birds of Paradise 

quilt 

A mixture of Northcott’s basic collections including Toscana, Stonehenge 

Gradations Brights and Artisan Spirit Shimmer. Joining the blocks into rows 

transforms this ordinary block in a garden bursting with colour to brighten 

up any day. This quilt is also a great opportunity to try out a new quilting 

design and because the quilt is made in rows, it’s super easy to quilt. 

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and win prizes worth over $ 30,000! 

Celebrating Quilters! 

Attend Quilt Canada, May 31 to June 2, 2018 

Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, BC 

• National Juried Show • Huge Merchant Mall 

• Amazing Workshops & Lectures 

• Multiple Quilt Shows • Evening Entertainment 

For more information visit: 

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Ontario Hooking Craft Guild 

email: 

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HEART2HEARTMandala 

Definition of mandala. 1: a Hindu 

or Buddhist graphic symbol of 

the universe; specifically: a circle 

enclosing a square with a deity on 

each side that is used chiefly as an 

[aid to meditation. 

Since I was 10, I wanted to learn 

about quilting, but I didn’t know 

anyone that could teach me. It 

was only in 1984, at 22 years 

old, that my dream of learning to 

quilt came true. I had joined the 

Canadian Armed Forces where I 

met my husband, an Acadian from 

Rogersville, New Brunswick. We 

had received our posting to the 

Base in Gagetown, New Brunswick 

and that’s where I learned the 

basics of traditional quilting. My 

mother-in-law was my teacher and 

at the time, no quilting tools were 

yet available on the market. 

In 1993, we were posted to Portagela-Prairie, 

Manitoba. During this 

period, besides quilting, I created 

many oil paintings. To meet people 

in my new community, I exhibited 

my paintings at the Arts Council in 

Portage and later, taught classes to 

meet more people. 

Soon after arriving on the air base in 

Portage, I met two inspiring artists 

that would share their teachings 

with me as well as the Native arts 

and crafts. So for the following three 

years, Aimée, an Algonquin from 

the Ottawa region and her husband, 

a Lakota Sioux from Long Plain, 

Manitoba, showed me how to work 

raw hides and make drums, shields, 

beadwork, moccasins, mukluks, 

mittens and bags as well as dream 

catchers and other ceremonial items. 

In hindsight, painting and Native 

Art gave me a new perspective 

that would drive my passion for 

quilting and designing into a new 

direction. 

We moved back to Quebec in 1996 

and since raw hide is a bit more 

difficult to find, I returned to my 

love of quilting. At this point I 

longed for something different, 

more challenging. I had found 

a quilt book from Pam Bono’s 

collection that was quite different 

from the traditional quilting style 

of the day. I contacted her and we 

became friends over the years. She 

became my mentor and invited 

me to visit her in Pagosa Spring, 

Colorado. She taught me the 


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Blooming Tea 

Pot Cozy 

Tea pot cozy patterns have been around for many years 

and most recently there’s been a resurgence in the 

interest in tea pot cozy patterns. The idea was more on 

who could make the most whimsical tea pot cozy sort 

of won the prize, in a manner of speaking. 

Quite by instinct, here’s my version of a tea pot cozy 

that does more than just keep your tea hot, it blooms! 

It will fit any size pot, is reversible, turns into a table 

topper, has a built-in hot pad, is easy to store and is 

sew very easy to make. Make it in solid colours that fit 

your décor or use your favourite printed fabric. 


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PURSE POP! 

round bag 

Hello fellow 

crafters! I’m happy 

to share with you 

the instructions 

for the adorable 

Purse Pop! My love 

and passion for 

colours, fabrics, 

positive energy, 

and beauty allows 

me to transform 

functional everyday 

items into pieces of 

art that make our 

days brighter and 

happier. Let’s sew! 

With love, Olesya 


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Mug Caddy 

These Mug Caddies are great for keeping 

everything handy in one place by your sewing 

station. We made variations of them to use for 

our sergers, sewing machines, and embroidery 

machines. Our technicians also have larger 

versions to hold the tools they constantly 

need. Oh, maybe we should have one on our 

cutting table to hold the rotary cutters, pens 

and papers – or have an office version close 

to the cash register! There are so many more 

possibilities for them. You could make one to 

hold cooking utensils in the kitchen, or how 

about one in the bathroom for hair brushes 

and/or cosmetics. The list is as long as your 

imagination. We’ve had so much fun creating 

these – and we hope you will too. This fatquarter 

friendly project is a great way to bust a 

bit o’ that stash! 

Flat perspective of caddy sample 

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help@bfdesigns.on.ca 

Brenda Franklin designs more 

than just realistic cross stitch. Also 

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stitch, intarsia and needle felting. 

Check out www.bfdesigns.on.ca 

for the complete line of books, 

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NEW! Downloadable Patterns! 

Maria Rypan is an international 

designer, researcher & instruction 

book publisher recognized for her 

‘Gerdany’ beadwork and projects 

for many publications. Since 1995 

Maria teaches, produces a kit line and 

presents on beading & global folk arts. 

Harebrained Happenings 

416.282.9949 or 416.284.7924 

www.harebrainedhappenings.com 

Harebrained Happenings is the 

brain-child of two talented ladies 

who have come together with 

their love of crafts, and folk art. Our 

company incorporates the love 

we have for our pets with design 

patterns for quilting, tote bags, and 

wall hangings. 

Crochet Designs by NanaRuth 

416-754-0998 

www.NanaRuth.com 

NEW! Downloadable Book! 

Main focus is traditional designs in 

crochet and knit for children. 

All garments are designed and/ 

or handmade with discerning 

attention to comfort and finishing. 

Baptismal sets, dresses, suits, 

blankets and shams, cardigans, hats 

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Eggli Vest 

I was inspired to design the Eggli Vest by 

the mountain in Switzerland of the same 

name. Eggli is in the Bernese Oberland 

in Gstaad. As a child I would ski down 

this mountain so many times. Then as a 

young adult I actually lived and worked at 

Restaurant Eggli, which is at the top of the 

mountain. At night, when the tourists had 

gone down into the village, I was lucky to 

enjoy the peacefulness and the mountain 

view, listening to the wind blowing over 

the much bigger mountains nearby. 

Even then, knitting was a big part of my 

daily life. 

The colour featured in the Eggli Vest was 

inspired by my dad. He had a love for 

breeding Cockatiels and Love Birds ...many 

of the Love Birds had this teal colour like the 

one I used to dye the yarn for the Eggli Vest. 


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Shooting Star is a fun 

little decorative scarf 

that you can throw 

on to add a little 

bling to an outfit. The 

tail of the shooting 

star is knitted with 

some sections done 

only in the sequined 

carry along, giving an 

open, gauzy effect. It 

would make a perfect 

present for any stargazing 

friends! 

Shooting 

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Wrap 

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Afghans are popular any 

time of the year. Here's 

one that's perfect for 

throwing over the legs 

as the cooler weather 

comes in waves. 

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63" x 81" [160 x 205.5cm] 

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Add a little pizzazz to your afternoon teatime 

with matching tea cozies and mat sets. The 

cozies are a perfect fit for your favourite 

Brown Betty teapots and the mats are a nice 

complement to your table. 


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NUTCRACKEr 

TREE 

Over the years designer Jo Gatenby has admired 

the various stylized Christmas trees that so many 

artists and designers have come up with, whirls 

and swirls, words and themes, and wanted to try 

her hand at creating her own. A long-time lover 

of the Nutcracker Ballet, when she saw another 

artist’s version of this tree, she just had to create 

her own… The hardest part was turning actual 

photos of dancers into silhouettes that still 

provided enough detail to show their characters! 


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OWEN OWL 

front 

back 

Whooo is Owen? He's an ornament providing a lot of satisfaction 

when decorating for the fall season. He packs a lot of needlework skills 

worked on a small canvas area. Whooo-nderful idea for gift-giving. 

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4 

Seasons 

Embroidered Hot Drink Cup Sleeves 

The only thing that feels better than holding a 

hot drink in your hands on a cold day is holding 

a hot drink wrapped in fabric. The paper drink 

sleeves are good, but when you start using a 

fabric sleeve, you’ll never go back. 

This project gives you one sleeve for every 

season and they are for hot or cold drinks. 

Make one or all four using your choice of fabric 

and threads. The stitches used can be found 

in most stitch books or online. The sleeves are 

reversible so pick a fun fabric for the back. 

This is a great gift idea for anyone who drinks 

coffee or tea on the go. 


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Sweet Begonia 

This delicate piece of 

embroidered begonia 

was initially designed 

using variegated threads, 

which takes the work 

out of shading. In these 

instructions are the 

colours that should be 

staggered to give the 

variegated effect. Feel 

free to use variegated 

threads, so you can 

focus on the stitching. 

Sweet Begonia uses 

the general techniques 

for long and short 

stitch shading with a 

few subtle differences. 

Follow the diagram 

for the angle and 

placement of your 

stitches. 


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