A Needle Pulling Thread Fall 2015 Sampler by A Needle Pulling Thread

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Life goes better with needlework!

It’s been 10 years. How do I express everything that has transpired these past 10 years? What have been the challenges, my moments of certainty, and joy? How do I put into words a journey whose destination has yet to be reached? Does there have to be a destination at all? Perhaps the destination is finding out that the journey is all there is and within it, the destination. The hardest thing in publishing, other than those vicious deadlines, is to trust myself; trust in the creative endeavour. My moment of certainty is hearing from readers at shows, on the phone, by email and even snail mail (I love your cards!) As for experiencing joy, this is felt two fold. First, it has been a privilege to showcase sponsor products throughout the years, and in the case of SVP Canada (Husqvarna Viking and PFAFF sewing machines), their support has been greatly felt since the very beginning. Signing on new sponsors and craft shops is always a great joy and an affirmation that what we do at ANPTmag is impactful. Second, there is great joy in working with designers who create for ANPTmag; showcasing their work, coordinating projects and inspiring

them. They breathe life into our pages! Furthermore, there has been over the last 10 years a huge change in the publishing universe and how we view content that has inspired QUILTsocial.com and KNITmuch.com. Both blogs are the dawn of ANPTmag’s new direction in content marketing for the needle arts. I hope that in these 10 years I have been able to entertain you; inspired you to refine your needlework skills with new techniques and to engage in a new craft. I look forward to inspiring you further in the issues to come to trust your own creativity and make every project your own. Appropriately during the harvest season, let us be thankful for this issue which is chock-full of inspiring projects, projects you’ll want to make in anticipation of the fall and winter seasons, getting ready to beat the cold. If nothing else, I’m thankful for my husband and family, friends, health, shelter and our daily bread. And while I’m at it, I’m most certainly thankful I get to play with knitting needles and colourful yummy yarn, and making beautiful quilts to keep my loved ones warm. What would my world be like without the needle arts? I shudder to even think about it. Cheerfully,

Thank you

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CONTENTS

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2015 FALL

10 The Quilt Store

quilting The Revamped 9-Patch Quilt!

12 Christine Baker

quilting Autumn Braid Quilt

22 Cheryl Stranges

quilting Give Thanks Banner

26 Donna Housley

fibre art 3D Harvest Fibre Art

in every issue

28 Cynthia MacDougall knit together Charity Knitting

30 The Yarn Store knitting Chalet Wrap

32 Denise Powell

knitting Crystal Lattice Shawl

35 Red Heart, Cathy Payson knitting Date-Night Knit Sweater Honeycomb Poncho

40 Michele Cheong

knitting Sweetheart Entrelac Cowl

3 6 6 8

Editor’s Letter Mark Your Calendars! Advertiser Index Hooked on Books

The latest in needlework books

31 Knitting

Standard Abbreviations & Terms

96 Business Directory

42 Luigina Baratto knitting Colosseum Socks

46 Corinne Freeman

crochet Anastasia Shell Shawl Dove Shell Hat and Scarf

50 Red Heart, Tammy Hildebrand crochet Date-Night Crochet Sweater

55 Laura Gebhardt

crochet Plum and Wine Shawl

56 Maria Gollek

cross stitch Harvest Time! 3 Santas: Short, Tall and Stout

16 The Mug Rug Challenge Jennifer Houlden Autumn Colours

66 Smocking with Judith Marquis 88 A Brooch for Every Season Craig Ewing Auburn Splendor Brooch

87 Artist Review

Diane Ayles Autumn Beauty Hooked Rug

special features

Part 3 of 4 Bittersweet Berries Smocked Cushion

62 Joanne Gatenby

cross stitch Woodland Christmas Ornaments

70 Denise Powell embroidery Key Cushion

74 Carolyn Mitchell

canvaswork Halloween Haunt Ornaments

84 Christine Allen

swedish weaving Agathe Table Runner

92 Kim Beamish

hardanger As White as Snow Hardanger

98 Carol Arsenault

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Saturday October 17, 2015, 9am to 5pm 2015 Woodstock Fleece Festival The Woodstock Fairgrounds, 875 Nellis St, Woodstock, Ontario N4S 4C6 Our annual event invites fibre artists and others to join together in an atmosphere of appreciation, learning and camaraderie. The show incorporates workshops and demonstrations from top instructors. Exhibition booths sell everything from raw fibre to quality finished goods. It is also a great place to have lunch!! We showcase spinning, weaving, rughooking, felting, & knitting with natural fibres. Workshop pre-registration is available on our website. In addition, we offer ongoing demonstrations, an educational kids program, and a live fibre-producing animals display. Admission: Adults: $6; 15 & under: Free. Visit our website www.fleecefestival.com for more info. For further enquiries contact Catherine Stark at 519.458.8631.

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October 15-17, 2015 Creativ Festival Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, 255 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario Since 1988, Creativ Festival is Canada’s largest diy consumer show dedicated to the creative arts of sewing, knitting, beading, spinning, weaving, felting, quilting, crocheting, stitching, scrapbooking, crafting and other fibre, textile, needle and paper arts. Offering 5 days of up-close-and-personal hands-on instruction at conference classes (October 1317, 2015) and an all new exhibit hall bursting with creativity on Thursday 12 to 8, Friday 10 to 8, and Saturday 10 to 6 (October 15-17, 2015). Whether newbie or seasoned pro, join others who share your creative passions at this exceptional interactive experience like no other where you can discover, learn, try and buy! For more info: www.creativfestival.ca or 1.800.291.2030. November 12-14, 2015 The Annual Oshawa Fibre Art Show Centennial Albert United Church, 19 Rosehill Blvd (corner of Bond St W), Oshawa, Ontario L1G 5G5 Over 100 original fibre art creations will be on display and most will be available for purchase. The artwork is created by several Ontario fibre artists, including a boutique of gifts and a supply shop for fibre art creators. Themed GREEN Exhibit. Musical entertainment 10am-5pm daily, up to 9pm on November 13th. Admission is $5.00 per person, and students get in free! Refreshments will be for sale throughout the show. For further Information visit www.annualoshawafibreartshow.com. Any questions, please email Marilyn Whitbread at Elegant.Silks@sympatico.ca. Focus on Fibre Arts Association FFAA 2016 “My Heritage” Call for entries, Biennial Juried Competition & Show of Fibre Art. For show entry details, workshop information, and schedule: www.FocusonfibreArts.org Show Guide Unlimited, the 2015 edition of the Ontario Show Directory is now available! An extensive listing of the years best shows including fine juried Arts & Crafts Shows, Nonjuried shows, Woodworking, Needlework & Hobby as well as many County Fairs, Festivals and Bazaars throughout Ontario; also craft show tips, etiquette and useful planning calendar; available at $24.99 plus $5.00 S&H. For more info or to order online visit www.ontarioshowguide.com, or call 1.800.671.2272.

PUBLISHER, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, ART DIRECTOR Carla A. Canonico carla@ANPTmag.com PUBLISHER, ADVERTISING SALES John De Fusco john@ANPTmag.com PHOTOGRAPHERS John De Fusco, Carla A. Canonico QUILTING CONTRIBUTOR Elaine Theriault KNITTING CONTRIBUTOR Cynthia MacDougall cynthia@ANPTmag.com COPY EDITOR Rosalie I. Tennison rosalie@ANPTmag.com PROOFREADER Erica Killins SOCIAL MEDIA Chris Wokral

CROCHET EDITOR Laura Gebhardt laura@ANPTmag.com BEADING EDITOR Brenda Franklin brenda@ANPTmag.com ASSISTANT EDITOR Luigina Baratto luigina@ANPTmag.com GRAPHICS ASSISTANT Sandra Armas

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EDITORIAL

Designers and other contributors who would like to be considered for future issues please email Carla with a brief description of your work and your proposed project for the magazine.

SPECIAL THANKS TO

All the contributors, Steve and Anna Foglia, Jennifer and Julia Miles, Alessia and Adriano, mom. A Needle Pulling Thread® is a registered trademark. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. ©2015 A Needle Pulling Thread. All rights reserved. Volume 10 Issue 3. All designs, patterns, and information in this magazine are for private, non-commercial use only, and are copyrighted material owned by their respective creators or owners. Printing – MPIPrint, Concord, Ontario

Advertiser Index 69 95 73 99 96 31 7 15 39 73 73

100 Gütermann Creativ Amberlane & Amberpetites 73 Harebrained Happenings BabyLock 69 Haus of Stitches BF Designs 2 Husqvarna Viking Brother 53 KNITmuch Business Directory 69 Lowery Workstands Canadian Guild of Knitters 57 MarNic Designs Coats 45 Mary Maxim Country Concessions 83 Ontario Hooking Craft Guild CreativFestival Crochet Designs by NanaRuth 65 QUILTsocial 15 Ruby Pearl Quilts Focus on Fibre Arts A NEEDLE PULLING THREAD

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Rypan Designs Sandpiper Creations (Quilt Magic) The Bead Gauge The Quilt Store The Yarn Store Ultimate Sewing Centre Unique Knitting & Crochet Woodstock Fleece Festival X's & Oh's

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Knit the Sky

Quilting Simplified

By Lea Redmond

By Kate Haxell

Creating your own unique handmade quilt is one of the most satisfying and rewarding sewing activities you will ever experience. This ultimate beginner’s guide shows you everything you need to know, with eight simple projects that let you quilt as you learn. Both “quilt-as-you-go” and traditional methods are covered, with easy-to-follow lessons in basic techniques.

Bring colour and style to your home with this beautiful collection of over 35 zakka sewing projects to make life more beautiful. Simple, and practical yet very attractive projects are easy to make and a great way to add colour to your living space and you’ll admire them every day. Includes a technique section, step-by-step artwork and all the templates you’ll need.

136 Pages, ISBN 978-1-57421-902-9 Fox Chapel Publishing www.thomasallen.ca

144 Pages, Hardcover, ISBN 978-1-78249-190-3 Cico Books www.thomasallen.ca

Knitting Fabric Rugs

Beanies & Bobble Hats

Old Quilts, New Life

This is a book with invaluable information on not only how to make rugs, but also includes a lesson in color combinations, the A to Z on how to recycle materials to make the rugs, and the process of making rugs. Add color to your floors and living space with these 28 colorful designs for crafters of every level. Take your knitting to an exciting new adventure and enjoy the softness of these rugs underfoot or displayed on the wall for extra color boost!

What more to say about this very hip and cool book including 36 colour designs for beanies, berets, bobble hats and more for the young and young at heart? This is an indispensable collection of knitted accessories if you’re contemplating making knitted gifts for Christmas. Look around your neighbourhood, many wear beanies and hats all year round as a fashion accessory! Hats are quick to make even for novice knitters. Cables, special stitches, as well as simple and mindless knitting stitches are explored in the variety of styles. My favourite…? The knitted golden crown!

Sarah has selected 10 beautiful quilts from The American Folk Art Museum and created two designs inspired by each quilt - the first, a sympathetic interpretation of the original piece and the second, a more contemporary creation. The book takes you through the history of the quilting tradition and explores the techniques and styles employed by quilters over the centuries. Features 20 stunning quilts!

In Knit the Sky, designer/artist Lea Redmond invites knitters of all levels to join her adventurous knitting journey with projects that will make you think outside the craft box. More than a knitting book, Knit the Sky is a unique collection of 30 creativity starters that has you knitting using practical things found in the weather, your neighbourhood, your travels and more! It’s filled with illustrations to fall in love with, and you’ll cherish the book from page 1 to 168 as you create knitted memories! 168 Pages, Hardcover, ISBN 978-1-61212-333-2 The Taunton Press www.thomasallen.ca

Karen Tiede

by Fiona Goble

178 pages, ISBN 978-1-61212-448-3 www.storey.com

Sew-licious Little Things

By Choly Knight

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by Sarah Fielke

160 Pages, ISBN 978-1-78249-239-9 Cico Books www.thomasallen.ca

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When Bad Things Happen to Good Quilters Survival guide for fixing and finishing any quilting project by Joan Ford

We all start our quilting projects with the best intentions, but a difficult technique, mismatched fabrics, or a mistake in the pattern can bring the project to a screeching halt. Joan Ford’s can-do advice and practical problem solving approach is exactly the help needed to get your projects back on track. You’ll turn to this guide again and again because it is… It’s a comprehensive, emergency quilting instruction guide and perfect for first-time quilters, skilled quilters, and anyone who needs help when a quilting project has stalled. 140 Pages, ISBN 978-1-62710-393-0 Taunton Press www.thomasallen.ca

Kaffe Fassett's Heritage Quilts

20 Designs from Rowan for Patchwork and Quilting You, too, can create the 20 remarkable, historic quilts recreated by Fassett. In addition to 100 rich photographs of the quilts themselves, which you will pore over again and again, Kaffe Fassett’s Heritage Quilts contains full step-by-step piecing instructions, 80 detailed diagrams, and patchwork how-to tips to refresh techniques or build new ones. Each project is an individual master class featuring vivid photos of the original quilt as well as the new finished project, a materials list, plus detailed instruction including useful tips, color diagrams, and templates for piecing the quilt together. 152 Pages, ISBN 978-1-63186-155-0 Taunton Press www.thomasallen.ca

Crocheted Sea Creatures by Vanessa Mooncie

One-Skein Wonders for Babies 101 Knitting Projects for Infants & Toddlers

This amazing collection of sea creatures to crochet will enchant children and adults alike. Inside this fun, colourful book there are 15 aquatic friends from all over the world to choose from, each with a very distinct personality. The projects vary in level of complexity and there is a comprehensive and straightforward techniques section to help learn the necessary skills. Each project includes beautifully drawn crochet charts and detailed instructions. Along the way the reader will also learn some interesting and sometimes surprising facts about these fascinating creatures. Projects include: turtle, whale, shark, starfish and sea horse

This irresistible collection offers 101 original knitting projects for babies and toddlers – each using just a single skein of yarn! From mittens and hats to tees, sweaters, hoodies, pants, dresses, socks, and bootees, you’ll find the perfect wearable for every child and every occasion. You’ll also discover beautiful bibs, blankets, and sleep sacks, plus adorable stuffed toys, blanket buddies, and more. These beautiful projects were contributed by designers and crafters around the world, and each comes with complete step-by-step instructions and a photograph of the finished piece.

160 Pages, ISBN 978-1-86108-757-7 Guild of Master Craftsman www.thomasallen.ca

288 Pages, ISBN 978-1-61212-480-3 Storey Publishing www.thomasallen.ca

Scraps, Inc. (vol.1) 15 Block-Based Designs for the Modern Quilter

Arm and Finger Knitting

Compiled by Susanne Woods

If you have a mountain of scraps from projects-past, the new and inventive patterns in Scraps, Inc. will help you piece together your treasured scraps into a stunning new quilt. This project-based book features 15 unique quilt designs and their well-known designers (many are also best-selling quilt-making authors). Most quilters present their finished quilts as gifts, and all that remains of your artistry is extra fabric scraps that you just can’t bear to toss out. Because these patterns will inspire you to tackle your stack of scraps, you can now make a quilt to keep that’s a loving reminder of all the other quilts you have gifted over the years. 128 Pages, ISBN 978-1-940655-04-8 Lucky Spool www.thomasallen.ca

by Judith Durant

by Laura Strutt

If you like large-scale knits or you appreciate the bigger stitches and open texture you can achieve by knitting with your arms or fingers, then you will find plenty of inspiration in Arm and Finger Knitting. Breaking free from the constraints of normal needle sizes, Laura Strutt demonstrates how to do all the usual stitches and techniques using just your arms and hands, from plain garter stitch to moss stitch, increasing and decreasing, and knitting with two or more strands of yarn at a time. To make the best use of the unique texture and scale of no-needle knitting, she has designed 35 stylish projects for you to make, for the home and to wear. 112 Pages, ISBN 978-1-78249-208-5 Cico Books www.thomasallen.ca A NEEDLE PULLING THREAD

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Autumn Colours mug rugS

This issue’s mug rug is all about the autumn colours using the icon of autumn – the maple leaf. 16

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If you want a lace shawl that isn’t too Victorian or flowery, this may be the design for you. It has an allover geometric design with minimal borders. The inspiration for this shawl came from a display of various crystal minerals in a museum. Crystals have flat shiny plane surfaces, represented here by the stocking stitch triangles. They also have a very orderly molecular structure, represented by the lace triangles. I recommend knitting the shawl in a tonal jewel colour. I chose emerald, but amethyst or ruby or sapphire would also be beautiful.

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Date-Night KNIT sweater

skill level intermediate sizing Directions are for size Small. Changes for sizes Medium, Large, X-Large, and XX-Large are in parentheses. To Fit Bust: 37 (41, 44½, 48½, 52)" [94 (104, 113, 123, 132) cm] Finished Bust: 33½ (37½, 40½, 44½, 46½)" [85 (95.5, 103, 113, 118) cm] Finished Length: 28 (28, 30, 32, 32)" [71 (71, 76, 81.5, 81.5) cm] materials yarn RED HEART® Sparkle Soft™: 5 (6, 7, 8, 8) balls 9012 Black. (4 Medium) RED HEART® Sparkle Soft™, Art. E728M available in 4oz [113g], 208yd [190m] balls needles US 8 [5mm] other stitch markers, stitch holders, row counter optional yarn needle gauge 16 sts = 4" [10cm]; 21 rows = 4" [10cm] in Trellis Lace pattern, not stretched. One pattern repeat (13 sts) = 3¼" [8.5cm] in Medallion Lace pattern, not stretched. Note: The lace is very stretchy; piece will stretch to fit indicated bust measurements. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge. Special Stitches kfb (Knit into front and back) = Knit next st but do not remove from needle, knit into back loop of same st and remove from needle. sk2p = Slip next stitch as if to knit to right needle, k2tog, lift slipped stitch over the k2tog stitch and off needle – 2 sts decreased. ssk (slip, slip, knit) = Slip next 2 stitches, one at a time as if to knit, to right needle, insert point of left needle through front of stitches, knit these sts together through back loop – 1 st decreased.

Cathy Payson

www.redheart.com

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Pattern Stitches Trellis Lace (over and odd number of sts) Row 1 (wrong side): Purl. Row 2: K1, *yo, k2tog; repeat from * to end. Row 3: Purl. Row 4: *Ssk, yo; repeat from * to last st, k1. Repeat Rows 1–4 for Trellis Lace pattern. Photos courtesy of Red Heart

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The instructions here are for the cushion, but please adapt this idea to any other project you want; in beige or green linen it would make a nice summer bag.

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Brenda Franklin 519.638.9958 help@bfdesigns.on.ca Brenda Franklin designs more than just realistic cross stitch. Also available are beaded knits, bead stitch, intarsia and needle felting. Check out www.bfdesigns.on.ca for the complete line of books, patterns and kits.

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I have always loved semiprecious stones and rocks with all their beautiful designs and shapes. My fascination with them started with my dad, as he was a goldsmith and used a variety of stones and rocks in his display cases in his store. Dad used to let me play with them when I was young and I never stopped. I still collect stones, smaller ones now, whenever I go on holiday and I still have some from dad. The Agate Geode was one of dad's favourite pieces, so I used it for my inspiration for the Agate table runner.

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There is something very quiet about any form of embroidery when stitched white on white. The embroidered piece becomes quiet, letting the stitches engage in a subtle conversation. - Carla 92

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Art of Fabric 955 Brock Rd Unit 1B, Pickering, ON L1W 2X9  905.420.1101  artoffabric.ca  shop@artoffabric.ca A creative shop offering quality fabrics, specializing in Canadian designed batiks. Large selection of art supplies for textile arts & the latest notions. Authorized Bernina dealer providing quality service&support. Classroom rental space available.

Evelyn's Sewing Centre / The Quilt Store 17817 Leslie St, Unit 40, Newmarket, ON L3Y 8C6  905.853.7001 or toll-free 1.888.853.7001  thequiltstore.ca Evelyn's Sewing Centre in Newmarket is your Quilt Store Destination! The staff here at Evelyn's is always on hand to provide Quilt Wisdom, Quilt Inspiration and most of all we pride ourselves as the place to make... All Your Quilt Dreams Come True!

Pine Ridge Knit & Sew 17477 Hwy 2 PO Box 68, Trenton, ON K8V 5R1  613.392.1422  pineridgeknitsew.com  yvette@pineridgeknitsew.com We have knitting machines by Artisan and Silver Reed, embroidery machines by Husqvarna/Viking & White. Sewing notions and supplies, books and software. Hands-on lessons and classes. Wide variety of yarns, threads, dress and pant zippers.

Brenda Franklin Designs 7570 Mapleton SR 18 RR 1, Alma, ON N0B 1A0  519.638.9958  bfdesigns.on.ca  help@bfdesigns.on.ca More than 500 charts available for counted needlework, latch hook rugs, beadwork, beaded knits and knitting patterns. Mail/fax order or ask for our products at your local shop. Contact us for custom designs or needle felted sculpture.

Gitta's 271 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga, ON L5G 1G8  905.274.7198  gittas.com  questions@gittas.com Gitta's, named after owner Gitta Al-Basi, nestled in the east village of Port Credit, is the place where stitchers meet with their stitching friends, shop for stitching supplies and see the new stitching designs from Europe and the United States.

Rags to Rugs Craft Shoppe 98 Water Street, Pictou, NS B0K 1H0  902.485.2775 or toll-free 1.800.249.7465  ragstorugs.com  linda@ragstorugs.com Rug hooking supply store offering hooks, frames, rag cutters, new and recycled wool, dyes, scissors, rug hooking books and a variety of other rug hooking supplies. We feature the Bluenose Rug Hooking Patterns.

Bra-makers Supply 308 Ottawa St N, in the Heart of the Fabric District! Hamilton, ON L8H 3Z9  905-538-1396  bramakerssupply.com  CustomerService@Bramakers.com World's largest source for bra-making and corset supplies, including patterns, books, elastics, underwires, foam bra & swim cups, laces, clips, corset coutil, busks and boning. Classes all year around in bra-making, panties, swimwear & corsetry.

Hardanger House 4708 52 St, PO Box 1223, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0  403.742.2749 or toll-free 1.866.742.2749  tnplisting.com/hardanger-house.html Patterns from Canadian, American and European designers, linen and evenweave fabrics from Zweigart, DMC pearl Cottons, Caron Collection threads, and all the related stitching accessories are kept in stock. Many additional items can be special ordered.

Rosalie I. Tennison, Quilt Appraiser Certified by American Quilters’ Society 2005 Newmarket, ON  905.953.1441  R.Tennison@sympatico.ca What if something happens to your treasured quilt? Do you have written proof of its value for your insurance company? Get an appraisal now.

Brampton Sew & Serge 289 Rutherford Rd S, Unit 7, Brampton, ON L6W 3R9  905.874.1564  bramptonsewnserge.com  monique@bramptonsewnserge.com Welcome to Your One Stop Sewing Centre! We are authorized dealers of Baby Lock, Husqvarna Viking, and Singer sewing machines and sergers. We also offer a full schedule of sewing classes for everyone. Brantford Fabrics 128 Nelson St, Unit 3, Brantford, ON N3S 4B6  519.304.8220  facebook.com/BrantfordFabrics  BrantfordFabrics@live.ca Your authorized PFAFF & Husqvarna/Viking dealer offering sales, service & parts. Select fabrics, notions, a variety of classes & more. Experienced, friendly & helpful staff. Your one-stop shop for garmentmaking, embroidery, quilting & needlework. Bytowne Threads - Ottawa, ON  1.888.831.4095  bytownethreads.com  mlj@bytownethreads.com Featuring AURIfil® thread from Italy. Extra-long staple Egyptian cotton threads: 12wt, 28wt, 40wt & 50wt - 252 colours. Bobbin threads, black & white: 60 and 80wt. Polyester threads 240 high-sheen colours. Wool threads 180 colours. Country Concessions 1 Dufferin St, Cookstown, ON L0L 1L0  705.458.4546 or toll-free 1.888.834.4407  countryconcessions.com  quilting@countryconcessions.com Visit our lovely and unique quilt shop in the quaint village of Cookstown. We have over 7000 bolts of cotton fabrics plus a wide selection of patterns, books & notions. You will be so glad you came for a visit. Divine Stitches West Half 10910 102 Ave, Fairview, AB T0H 1L0  780.835.2403 Indulge your creativity at Divine Stitches – with lovely fabrics & yarns; artful threads; beads & embellishments; notions for sewing, quilting, knit & crochet; BabyLock machines & Daylight lamps. Unique quilts, bags & folios for purchase.

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Haus of Stitches 626 Main Street, Humboldt, SK S0K 2A0  306.682.0772 or toll-free 1.800.344.6024  hausofstitches.ca Our one of a kind store offers everything you need for sewing, quilting, knitting, rug hooking and needlework. Joyce's Sewing Shop 325 Wortley Rd, London, ON N6C 3R8  519.433.5344  joycessewingshop.com  joycesewingshop@bellnet.ca Our mission is to make sewing fun by providing professional training to teach the benefits of sewing, to provide excellent service and quality products to make your sewing easier and to provide friendly customer service to make you a happy sewer. Log Cabin Yardage 425 Whitevale Road, Whitevale, ON L0H 1M0  416.818.1393  logcabinyardage.com  info@logcabinyardage.com LCY is your source for the newest exciting novelty and designer fabrics, kits and odds and ends. Follow on Facebook for enticing fabric pictures, promotions and programs. Mad About Patchwork Online Store PO Box 412, Stittsville, ON K2S 1A5  madaboutpatchwork.com Online fabric shop featuring modern fabrics from Denyse Schmidt, Patty Young, Amy Butler, Kaffe Fassett and more. Great selection of Kona cotton solids, and shot cottons from Westminster. $5.95 flat rate shipping in Canada, free over $150. My Sewing Room 148-8228 MacLeod Trl SE, Calgary, AB T2H 2B8  403.252.3711  mysewingroom.ca  Queenofeverything@mysewingroom.ca Canada's Largest Independently Owned Quilting Store with fabric, patterns, kits, notions, sewing machines and more! My Sewing Room boasts over 10,000 bolts of 100% cotton fabric from designers and manufacturers from around the world.

Ruby Pearl Quilts 500 King St W, Suite 8, Oshawa, ON L1J 2K9  905.436.3535  rubypearlquilts.com  joy@rubypearlquilts.com We are your full service source of professional quilting equipment, products, & courses. Led by 44 years of sewing experience & more than 20 years of quilting experience, we have the experience necessary to help you push your hobby to the next level! Ruti's Needlebed 10 Thomas St, Mississauga, ON L5M 1Y5  905.821.9370  ruti.ca Mississauga's Finest Quilting and Knitting Store!! Come see our huge selection of yarn, fabric, supplies, sewing machines and knitting machines…a local store for all your quilting, sewing, knitting needs! We offer a wide variety of classes. The Yarn Guy 15 Gower St, Toronto, ON M4B 1E3  416.752.1828 or toll-free 1.800.836.6536  theyarnguy.com  info@sewknit.ca See us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter! Knitting machines, sewing machines, repairs, parts for Passap, Studio, Singer, Silver Reed, Superba, White. Sewing notions and supplies, books, ball yarns, coned yarns, TAMM yarns, Paton's yarns, Bernat yarns, Phentex yarns, Bernat kits & crafts. Sew Fancy Inc. Guelph, ON  519.824.4127  sewfancy.com  sales@sewfancy.com Your Premier Canadian Source for Specialty Sewing Supplies including Smocking, Heirloom Sewing, Goldwork, Silk Ribbon Embroidery, Needle Tatting, Swarovski Crystals, Sashiko, Quilting and more. Visit the website for the latest in sewing supplies. Sewing Machines Etcetera 4155 Fairview St Unit 3, Burlington, ON L7L 2A4  905.639.5525  sewetc.com  info@sewetc.com At Sewing Machines Etcetera we have been in business since 1992, we will consistently and joyfully adapt to changes in technology and the marketplace, so we can offer the best in sewing related products and service to our whole community.

Stitch-It Central 189 Thames Street S, Ingersoll, ON N5C 2T6  519.303.1563  stitchitcentral.ca  sales@stitchitcentral.ca Stitch-It Central is a store to satisfy all your cross stitching needs. We have everything such as notions, books & magazines, project kits, charts, gift collections & certificates, papers & accessories, fabrics and linens, and so much more.

The Stitcher's Muse 4 - 70 Church St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H4  250.591.6873  thestitchersmuse.com  info@thestitchersmuse.com A divine little shop with supplies for all your hand stitching needs! Friendly, knowledgeable, helpful staff. Cross stitch, canvaswork, needlepoint, embroidery, counted thread, lace making and more. Books, patterns, fabric, threads, tools.

Sue's Quilting Studio 22 Main St E, PO Box 427, Vankleek Hill, ON K0B 1R0  613.678.3256  suesquiltingstudio@bellnet.ca  facebook.com/pages/Sues-Quilting-Studio/ 101057286682381 Where Friends gather! Specialty fabrics, notions, courses & long arm quilting. Specialty wool & knitting supplies, Swedish weaving, bunka supplies in the Gingerbread Capital of Ontario, an hour from Montreal, Ottawa & Cornwall.

Ultimate Sewing Centre 191 Bloor St East, Oshawa, ON L1H 3M3  905.436.9193  ultimatesewing.com  ultimatesewing@bellnet.ca For all your sewing needs be sure to call Durham’s largest one stop shop: Janome and Elna Sewing Machines, Sergers, & Embroidery machines, over 3000 bolts of first quality cottons, Floriani Embroidery supplies, the latest notions, books, & patterns, year round classes, and so much more!

That Sewing Place 16610 Bayview Ave #10, Newmarket, ON L3X 1X3  905.715.7725  thatsewingplace.ca  jaret&liana@thatsewingplace.ca Introducing That Sewing Place as your sewing source and Authorized Dealers for Bernina and Brother machines. Jaret & Liana focus on placing your sewing needs first, providing outstanding support, service, and training.

Upper Canada Quiltworks PO Box 64, Brockville, ON K6V 5T7  613.345.3956 Fax: 613.342.3327  uppercanadaquiltworks.com Visit us online for a wide selection quilt patterns and books. Techniques include felted wool, fusible appliqué, punchneedle, rag quilting and printing photos on fabric.

The Stitching Corner #2, 185 First St E, Cochrane, AB T4C 2E9  403.932.3390  stitchingcorner.ca  nygabe@telus.net Your Needlework Shop in Cochrane.

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YOUR QUEST FOR MORE STARTS HERE.

Brother introduces the fabulous new Q-Series, the next generation of sewing, quilting and embroidery machines with amazing embroidery speeds, super-sized workspaces and awesome, high quality sewing functions.

NQ1300 - Designer

Machines that’ll leave you quivering with excitement. Five exciting models designed to quench your creativity. Choose from combination sewing and embroidery machines with tons of beautiful built-in designs (including Disney characters), to a specialized embroidery-only model to three fashion-focused machines, like the Designer above. The Q-Series - it’ll leave you quivering with excitement. Find out more at brother.ca/inspiration or visit your local authorized Brother dealer

INSPIRING CREATIVITY FOR GENERATIONS. Award-winning sewing machines, embroidery machines, sergers, and a whole lot of company. Photos are for illustration purposes only. The embroidery designs built into these embroidery machines are for personal use within the home only and may not be used for business or industrial purpose. 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 of their respective companies. The embroidery machine shown in this brochure has been manufactured by Brother Industries, Ltd., under licensing agreement with Disney Enterprise Inc., through which Brother has permission to use Disney images. ©Disney ©2015 Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1, rue Hôtel de Ville, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Québec, H9B 3H6.