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Nothing is new in the world of the needle arts except for the tools we use, improved fibres, fabric and the creation of new ones. What has happened however, is the evolution of the needle arts through the years, and I’m not even tapping into the fashion industry here. Traditional Quilting to Modern Quilting is one quick and recent example.

An old form of embroidery that’s resurfacing again is paper embroidery. When I embroider, I prefer fabric, but stitches and threads shine even when placed on paper! See more about this form of embroidery in Jo Gatenby’s feature, Exploring Paper Embroidery which includes two projects, Paper Heart and Kindred Spirits.

Let’s look at smocking as we remember it most clearly in this age: a lovely way to decorate garments by joining fabric pleats using parallel stitches, very popular in the last century. This kind of fabric manipulation, or smocking, has been around for at least 500 years. I say this ‘type’ because any time we sew, quilt, or embroider etc., we manipulate fabric.

Another series you won’t want to miss beginning in this issue is Thoughtful Soles Series by knitter Lorraine Thompson. Lorraine makes socks fun by incorporating zany ‘thoughts’ as part of the colour work to tickle your funny bone. See the first pair of socks in the series, Dark Mushrooms.

Although smocking isn't quite at the leading edge of crafting currently, the technique is a hot trend today when applied to home décor items, including furniture, and garments strolled on the fashion runways. Have you noticed? Discover more about this topic in Part 1 of The Beauty of Texture by Judith Marquis and see how to transform plain fabric into a trendy decorative item in your home.

MAKE & BE HAPPY

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As you browse this colourful issue, you might wonder what's up with the birds? The answer is quite simple, the projects were inspired by the beauty, colour palette and loving nature of

Lovebirds

Cheerfully,

So looking ahead on the future of the needle arts, I like to think the techniques we enjoy today will evolve, since thinking of a world without the needle arts is unimaginable for me at this time.

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10 Cathy McClean

quilting Tree of Life Photo Frame

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16 Lynn Swanson

quilting Funky Lovebirds Bolster Pillow

20 Jackie White

quilting Show Me Love Banner

24 Kerrin Brookes

quilting Wedding Memories Wallhanging

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

The latest in needlework books

46 Knitting

Standard Abbreviations & Terms

98 Business Directory

28 Elaine Theriault

quilting Flash of Flamingo Quilt

30 Olesya Lebedenko

sewing Dreaming of Spring Cushion Cover

36 That Sewing Place, Sharon Fenlon sewing Olyfun Purse

44 Cynthia MacDougall

In the Loop

42 2018 Quilted Postcard Challenge Canadian Quilters' Association

knit together Joining In Part 3

48 Charles Voth

knitting Adding a picot edging to a lace shawl

50 Lorraine Thompson

knitting Thoughtful Soles Series Dark Mushrooms Socks

54 Jacqueline Grice

Artist Review 40 Donna Funnell

knitting Allegra Sunset Shawl

Indian Splendor 66 Sue Baker Harriet and Basil

knitting Lovebirds Fingerless Gloves

Special Feature

56 Denise Powell

58 Red Heart, Jodi Lewanda knitting My Darling Yoke Tunic

62 Ruth I. Forbes

88 The Beauty of Texture Part 1 Judith Marquis

crochet Crochet Photo Frames

68 Jo Gatenby

cross stitch Exploring Paper Embroidery

76 Maria E. Gollek cross stitch Love

80 Iryna Varabei cross stitch Love & Cherish

84 Kim Beamish

cross stitch Lovebirds Needle Roll

94 Dawn Liu-Smyth

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March 4, 2018 11th Annual Celebration of Arts & Crafts Simcoe County Museum, 1151 Highway 26, County of Simcoe, Minesing, ON L0L 1Y2 Local Guilds and Artisans demonstrate a variety of mediums and techniques. Try out the techniques. Retail vendors offer hard-to-find craft supplies. Free Admission. Goodie Bags for first 200 visitors. For further Information: www.simcoecrafts.ca March 23 - 24, 2018 Quilt Fever 2018 Neilson Park Creative Centre 56 Neilson Drive, Etobicoke, Ontario, M9C 1V7 Etobicoke Quilters’ Guild show and sale - multiple galleries of amazing quilts you won’t want to miss! Activities include pick-to-win, daily draws and prizes, Members' Boutique, Tea Room and Merchants Mall. 10am-5pm daily - $8.00 admission For further Information: www.QuiltFever.ca Email: info@etobicokequiltersguild.com Creativ Festival 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 & other fibre, textile, needle & paper arts. Offering up-close-and-personal hands-on instruction at conference classes and an exhibit hall bursting with creativity. 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! Edmonton: Sep 7-8, 2018, Millennium Place, Sherwood Park Toronto: Apr 13-14, 2018, The International Centre Calgary: Sep 21-22, 2018, Spruce Meadows Equiplex Abbotsford: Mar 16-17, 2018, TRADEX Toronto: Oct 11-13, 2018, The International Centre More info: www.creativfestival.ca or 1.855.723.1156.

May 31 - June 9, 2018 Saskatchewan Stitches Conference St. Peter’s Abbey, Muenster, Saskatchewan The Saskatchewan Stitches Conference offers creative classes with renowned fibre and needle work artists and attracts participants from across Canada who love to sew, knit, quilt and rughook. Forms and details at www.saskstitches.ca or call 1.800.344.6024. July 18 - 22, 2018 Embroiderers’ Association of Canada Seminar & Exhibition BRIDGING STITCHES Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island Registration closes March 1, 2018. 25+ classes, challenges, exhibition, prizes, shopping, banquet & more! Join us, the Members' Exhibition is open to the public. Details: eac.ca/seminar2018 Contact: seminar2018@eac.ca Show Guide Unlimited, the 2018 edition of the Ontario Show Directory is now available! An extensive listing of the years best shows including art and craft (juried and non-juried), needlework, woodworking, 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.

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Sew Your Own Dolls

25 Stylish Dolls to Make and Personalize Louise Kelly In Sew Your Own Dolls there are girl dolls and boy dolls, casual dolls and fancy dolls, and even a doll in pyjamas! There are four basic body and head shapes and infinite possibilities for making them unique. Maggie is going shopping wearing a chic navy dress coat and carrying a glitter clutch bag, Louisa is having a casual day and is dressed in jeans, a flannel shirt and baseball shoes, and dapper Hugo is a cool sailor in a striped top with tattooed arms. There is a doll for everyone, and each one has full-size templates for the body shapes and outfits, and simple step-by-step artworks and instructions to help you on your way - the only difficult part is choosing which one to make first!

Beginner’s Guide to Quiltmaking

Pineapple Play Quilts & Projects

Jeri Simon

Pineapple Play Quilts & Projects

Beautiful quilt projects with easy-to-follow and clear how-to instructions. Complete step-by-step photos, techniques with a variety of projects. Includes: getting started, quiltmaking basics, applique basics, assembling the quilt top, finishing the quilt, projects, charts, and quilting terms and definitions.

Make a perfect pineapple block every time! Jean Ann Wright shows how to create gorgeous pineapple block quilts using the amazing Pineapple Trim Tool that she designed for Creative Grids®.

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With six playful, inspiring patterns and Jean Ann’s clear, step-by-step instructions for using her handy ruler, quilters will discover all the fun and excitement of making pineapple quilt blocks. Just square up each round of strips as you go to create perfect 6-, 8-, or 10-inch finished blocks. No math necessary! 64 Pages, ISBN 978-1-935726-94-4 Landauer Publishing thomasallen.ca

128 pages, ISBN 978-1-78249-424-9 Cico Books thomasallen.ca

Joyful Stitching

Free-Motion Designs for Allover Patterns

Laura Wasilowski

Compiled by Lindsay Connor

Dive into Laura’s delightful world of embroidery and learn how to create small, free-form embroidery pieces that are alive with color and texture. With instructions for 21 basic embroidery stitches and 6 projects, all in Laura’s signature colorful, whimsical style, you’ll transform a flat, plain surface into a joyful, design-packed art piece. Stitch on wool, felt, or silk, and enjoy the simple pleasure of slow stitching. Includes a gallery of display ideas, as well as additional ideas for using free-form stitching.

Endless inspiration from your favorite quilters Want inspiration for your free-motion quilting? Now you have the perfect tool! This spiral-bound book is full of designs–JUST designs–and will lay flat on your work surface or your quilt to keep your hands on the quilt and that needle moving! The second in a new series, this visual guide is filled with over 75 continuous-line designs from your favorite designers to get you stitching. Perfect for domestic and longarm machines.

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Modern Quilts Designs of the New Century

The Modern Quilt Guild–Riane Menardi, Alissa Haight Carlton, and Heather Grant Traditional craft, modern aesthetic ''Modern quilts are utilitarian. They are art. They tell stories. They are graphic, improvisational, or minimalist. They make a statement." – Riane Menardi, Alissa Haight Carlton, and Heather Grant Admire large, color photographs of the best modern quilting has to offer–more than 200 quilts curated by the Modern Quilt Guild. From quilt empires like the Amish and the quilters of Gee’s Bend to the first use of the word "modern” in quilting, trace the history of modern quilts and learn about hallmarks of the genre in a concise retrospective. 208 pages, ISBN 978-1-61745-598-8 C&T Publishing ctpub.com

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Learn to Crochet 25 Quick and Easy Crochet Projects to Get You Started Nicki Trench

Learn to Crochet starts with a step-by-step techniques section to teach you all the basic stitches and skills. Once you have learned the basics, there are twenty-five patterns for accessories to wear, items for the home, and bags and covers for the things you carry with you. 96 Pages, ISBN 978-1-78249-432-4 Cico Books thomasallen.ca

Simply Redwork Embroidery the hugs ‘n kisses way

Stitching Pathways Successful Quilting on Your Home Machine

Revisit a classic style and create eye-catching projects with modern appeal. Clear instructions and stitch guides will give you the basics you need to easily create redwork patterns that are simple, charming and fun. With stunning, inspirational images of each project, author Helen Stubbings of Hugs ’n Kisses® provides 19 projects you can create and share. Projects include a change purse, a penny square quilt, home and seasonal décor.

Get the results you love with this complete visual guide to quilting on your home sewing machine. Expert designer, author, and blogger Wendy Sheppard wants quilters of all skill levels to be able to say “I made this from start to finish.” From straight line quilting to beautiful free-motion techniques, Wendy’s expert advice and proven methods guide you through every step. Learn new skills and build your confidence with beautiful projects, step-bystep stitch guides, detailed diagrams, and stunning color photographs.

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The Rose Quilt

Floral Abundance Quilt 9 Blocks Plus Borders, Bonus Pillow Instructions

It is the 1920s, in the world of quilting circles. A wealthy woman and prominent local quilter is murdered with a pair of quilting shears during the preparations for a local flower show, leaving a dying clue on the lap quilt she and the executive committee are making as the first prize. Unfortunately, the clue could point to anyone on the committee or any of her three adopted children… A classic murder mystery with a quilty twist, this historical fiction novel is sure to grab every quilter’s imagination and make them long for a bygone era.

A delightful appliqué bouquet Craving more gorgeous appliqué from awardwinning author Deborah Kemball? This pattern pack includes complete instructions and full-size pattern sheets for a floral quilt (52˝ × 52˝) in two colorways, plus instructions to turn any of the 9 blocks into a sophisticated pillow. Stitch the 24 motifs using needleturn appliqué, then embellish with embroidery stitches. Simpler than they appear, these detailed projects are a joy to create.

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Deborah Kemball

24 pages, ISBN 978-1-61745-659-6 C&T Publishing ctpub.com

Wendy Sheppard

80 pages, ISBN 978-1-935726-93-7 Landauer Publishing thomasallen.ca

Joyful Daily Stitching, Seam by Seam Complete Guide to 500 Embroidery-Stitch Combinations, Perfect for Crazy Quilting Valerie Bothell

Stitch a seam a day Choose from over 500 crazy-quilt seam treatments, each with a detailed photo and guide for the basic stitches included. Learn 61 basic embroidery stitches, including silk ribbon and beaded stitches, through step-by-step photos, plus get crazy-quilt block piecing instructions and helpful information on tools and supplies. Then put it all together in a gorgeous, intricate sampler. Join the author’s popular Facebook group, Joyful Embellishments, to stitch along with fellow embroiderers. 144 pages + pattern pullout, ISBN 978-1-61745-551-3 C&T Publishing ctpub.com

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Tree of Life

Photo Frame As I was working on this project I was thinking of my mom and her life. The love of her family (children, grandchildren and great grandchildren) and her love of nature were a huge part of what made this woman such a special person. I wouldn’t be the creative spirit that I am today without the love and support of my mother. I wanted to include a branch for every member of her family but that would involve an entire forest so I used buttons and embellishments to represent some of the special people and things that made her life so special. Please use the tree design provided or take this opportunity to design your own tree. When the picture is added to your personalized frame it will complete the story of your Tree of Life.

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These fun and funky lovebirds will add a touch of whimsy to your bedroom or family room décor. Use your Brother sewing machine and ScanNCut to create this bright and happy bolster pillow.

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Wedding Memories

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a wedding wallhanging

KETAN, pronounced “kay-tan”, is colourful, holiday rice from Indonesia. Ketan is offered in an array of colours for every Indonesian celebration and is always the food staple that mixes perfectly into any meal. The rice motif and its multitude of colours are the inspiration for Banyan Batiks’ mixer program. Similar to the colourful, holiday rice in Indonesian culture, Banyan Batiks’ Ketan fabrics mix perfectly into any batik project. With a range of 80 beautiful colours to choose from, this mixer program acts as the perfect complement in every quilt project.

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Olyfun Purse

Olyfun fabric is one of the easiest, most versatile materials you’ll ever find. It’s known as ‘the everything material’. You can sew it, glue it, staple it, pin it or tie it. You can write on it, paint it, embellish it, stamp it or stencil it. You can cut it with scissors, rotary blade, or use a Brother Scan N Cut machine. You can use it as fabric or as paper. You can use it indoors or outdoors. And best of all, the edges won’t fray, tear, or fade so you don’t have to bother hemming it.

We used Olyfun fabric for our project and found it very easy to work with. But this project is also very scrap friendly. Choose a fabric that is preferable to you. In these instructions two options are offered to create your masterpiece: • Option A provides you with the opportunity to use your own creativity and crazy patching techniques to create two panels of your design. • Option B is for those who like a more structured approach and includes pattern pieces to be used.

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Standard abbreviations & terms alt = alternate approx = approximately beg = begin(ning) BO= bind off CC = contrast colour ch = chain cm = centimetre(s) cn = cable needle CO = cast on cont = continue, continuing dc = double crochet dec = decrease(s), decreasing dpn = double-pointed needle(s) foll = following g = gram(s) inc = increase(s), increasing in(s) = inch(es) k = knit kf&b or kfb = knit into front and back of st (increase) k2tog = knit 2 sts tog (right-leaning decrease) K3tog = knit 3 sts together (double right-leaning decrease) M = marker m = metre(s) M1 = Make 1 stitch: pick up the horizontal strand between 2 stitches from front to back and knit it tbl (lifted increase) MC = main colour mm = millimetre(s) oz = ounce(s) p = purl p2tog = purl 2 sts tog (decrease) patt = pattern pfb = purl into front and back of stitch (increase) pm = place marker psso = pass slipped stitch over RS = right side rem = remain(ing) rep = repeat rev = reverse rnd = round sc = single crochet sl = slip skp = slip one st, knit next st, pass slipped st over knit st (dec) ssk = slip, slip, knit: slip 2 sts knitwise, 1 at a time, insert left-hand needle into front of both sts and knit them tog (left-leaning decrease) Sssk = Slip next three stitches individually, knitwise. Insert tip of left needle from front to back into the fronts of these three stitches and knit them together (double left-leaning decrease) st(s) = stitch(es) St st = stocking stitch tbl = through back loop tog = together tr = treble crochet WS = wrong side yo = yarn over

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Thoughtful Soles Series

Welcome to Thoughtful Soles Series, a zany collection of knitted sock patterns to tickle your funny bone every time you wear them. We start this series with Dark Mushrooms. Let’s make socks interesting!

Dark Mushrooms It’s Dark Down Here

I’ve been knitting now for over 30 years and received my Knitting Accreditation Level 2 through the Canadian Guild of Knitters. I’m very thrilled to have my witty socks published in my Thoughtful Soles Series. I had a lot of fun designing this collection of socks over the years, applying a sense of humour to the art of knitting. For this first installment, I used a mushroom motif and mushrooms grow in the dark… The mushroom strip on the leg is adapted from Jane Dupuis's Mushroom Kelliemuffs, lovely fingerless mits, originally published in Fair Isle Style: 20 Fresh Designs for a Classic Technique by Mary Jane Mucklestone. For symmetry the peerie motif goes in the opposite direction on the second sock. Sock 1 has words on the sole. Sock 2 has mushrooms on the sole. The mushroom top can be done in duplicate stitch. The heel is a honeycomb stitch and I made a star toe just to try something different. – Lorraine

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Allegra

Sunset Shawl

Allegra Sunset is a memory I have of my first cruise I was on from Basel to Amsterdam with my mom and friends just this past September. We enjoyed a wonderful time on the Cruise Ship Excellence Allegra and the many memories of enjoying the beautiful sunset on the Rhine River. You’ll notice, the Allegra Sunset Shawl has lots of cables, these remind me of the gorgeous Canals in Amsterdam. Look closely you’ll notice they are distanced at various degrees. Amsterdam was surprisingly romantic and we have seen so little of it. ‘Mutt’ and Friends, thanks for the unforgettable memories we shared together. – Jacqueline 54

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Lovebirds Fingerless Gloves These fingerless gloves are knit in the bright colours of tropical lovebirds, sure to give you a warm glow as you wear them. The lower and upper edges are knit in simple feather stitch patterns, with a row of hearts just around the base of the fingers. Of course, if you would prefer a bird of a different colour, try a couple of shades of brown and a nice red for robin gloves. Or white and some pale grey for doves. These are excellent candidates for a little stash busting and make great quick gifts. – Denise

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While paper piercing has been around since the 1700s, and string art has been around since the 1970s, it wasn’t until the ‘90s that designers began combining the two. I was first introduced to this art form a couple years ago, but have only recently begun exploring the technique, and trying my hand at design – in fact, I just released a chart of Celtic Knot designs for paper embroider. I’m so very pleased to offer two designs here, one easy enough for a beginner, the other detailed enough to please the enthusiast!

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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.

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

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 and other items.

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.

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The Beauty of Texture - Part 1

Most people think of little girls’ dresses when the term smocking is mentioned. Oh, how many times have I heard “My mother smocked all my dresses when I was just a child” or “It’s lovely but a dying art”. Well I can tell you that neither of these two statements is true today! In this series of articles, we’ll explore a different kind of smocking, a form of fabric manipulation usually done from the back of the fabric. There are names for

each style we’ll explore but we’re grouping all under the heading of Fabric Manipulations. You’ll see how we can create the Beauty of Texture with them. They may be used in fashion garments, in home decor or simply as a framed work of art. You will see the basic form of the style. Then you will see how by making a few changes, you can create some really dynamic pieces. It is up to you to ‘crank up’ the fabrics and bring these design to life in your own way. So let us embark on this creative journey starting with a style often referred to as ‘Lattice Smocking’. Unlike traditional English smocking, this style has no elasticity. It takes up fabric both vertically and horizontally but less than English smocking. Note the width and length of fabric with which you start so you can calculate just how much the design takes up in your fabric; then determine what amount is required for a chosen project.

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Hooking a Colourful Basket-topper

Sometimes the beauty of a craft is in the materials used rather than intricate design details. Hooking a basket-topper with colourful sari silk ribbon and textured yarn is a quick project that packs a beautiful punch! It can be hooked and put together in only a couple of days for that kick of instant gratification.

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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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.

Impressions Embroidery & Engraving #8-449 Mayor Magrath Dr S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 3L8  403.942.3934  impressionslethbridge.ca  impressions22@shaw.ca Our shop does embroidery and laser engraving. Laser engraving is a beautiful process for fabric, as nothing cuts cleaner and more precisely than a laser. We now carry a nice array of fabric as well to compliment the abilities of the laser.

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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.

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.

Needles & Knits 15040 Yonge St, Aurora, ON L4G 1M4  905.713.2066  needlesandknits.com Fabulous selection of yarns. Extremely knowledgable and expert help. Cozy and friendly atmosphere. Classes. Guild night every first Tuesday of the month. Tea with Tove, the owner, every Thursday from 6-8pm.

The Quilt Store / Evelyn's Sewing Centre 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!

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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. 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. 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. 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. Authorized dealers for Janome and Elna. Heartfelt Fibre Arts 42 Industrial St, Toronto, ON M4G 1Y9  647.920.3616  heartfeltfibrearts.com  info@hearftfeltfibrearts.com Canadian Fibre Arts supply store specializing in high-quality, unique fibre and tools for all of your knitting, felting, rug hooking and stitching needs.

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Needleworker's Delight / Silkweaver Fabrics Plaza K 181 Route 1 South, Metuchen, NJ 08840  732-388-4545  needleworkersdelight.com  info@needleworkersdelight.com Standard & specialty Zweigart Fabrics & canvas, hand-dyed fabrics, floss, fibers, towels, tableware, leaflets/designs, painted canvases, notions, tools, baby items, home decor, and so much more! 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. 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. Serenity Knits 525 Brooker Ridge #102, Newmarket, ON L3X 2M2  905.710.3283  serenityknits.ca  info@serenityknits.ca We offer a wide selection of high quality yarns as well as needles, hooks, patterns and notions. We also offer a large variety of classes from beginner to the more advanced.

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. The Stitcher's Muse 99 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G3  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. 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. 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! 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.

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