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Wherever I’m planning to go, I plan my knitting first.

The idea is to take along a very portable knitting project that doesn’t take much carry-on space. See what Cynthia MacDougall has to say about her knitting and how it played a large part in discovering knitting cruises. Craft cruises are very common today, making these trips the best of both worlds, crafting and vacationing!

Be Happy

Although I've travelled to other destinations around the world, recently my favourite spot seems to be anywhere in the tropics. I can always look forward to lounging on the beach listening to the ocean, making it my favourite destination for the time being.

And then there’s always visiting fabric and yarn stores while on vacation. How much fun is that?! I remember the excitement of visiting Purl Soho and String in New York City on two separate trips. It’s a sense of excitement amplified to a level difficult to explain in words (or maybe you do understand me?). The day will start as an adventure, the subway trip there and walking a few blocks to get there is part of the anticipation. Question. Are we going there before or after lunch?

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I've been fortunate to have travelled a lot in my lifetime, travelling since the young age of three. I was born in Uruguay and before my parents settled in Montreal, we travelled by ship back to their home town of Aosta in the Aosta Valley, Italy, to visit family.

I summered in Aosta every other year and got to bond with relatives. That is where my fascination for beautiful fabric started. I was introduced to pure wool, cotton, linen, and all forms of embroideries. A cousin had a suit and garment boutique to die for. All textiles and yarn were from Biella and surrouding areas. Yarn mills there are still opened today.

In this issue, projects were inspired by favourite places, roads travelled, and journeys remembered. For some participants, home is the destination, and days of relaxation is paramount. What is your favourite destination?

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Editor’s Letter Mark Your Calendars!

Advertiser Index Heather McArthur

The Quilter's Connection

Put a Little Quilt in Your Vacation!

sewing quilting To Pin or Not to Pin

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62 Cynthia MacDougall

25 Lynn Swanson

69 Knitting

Knit Together Destination: Knitting!

quilting True North Quilt

Standard Abbreviations & Terms

sewing Paris, here I come!

Garment Bag Set

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sewing Lounging on the Beach

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quilting X Marks the Spot Quilt

42 Christina d'Eon Crowell quilting Bargello Wave Bag

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digitized embroidery Iorana Digitized Photo

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fibre art My Loot Business Cards

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Artist Review 56 Fuzzy Mall

Pulled Thread Pastries Part 4 Kim Beamish

Tandem 58 Bill Stearman

I Wish I had a River

Surviving January 80 Christine Walker Bird

Red Shoes

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knitting Thoughtful Soles Series High Fibre Socks

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knitting Georgian Bay Cardigan

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knitting Ocean Sands Cover Up

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knitting Whitecaps on Georgian Bay Shawl

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Youth Challenge 2020 Canadian Quilters’ Association/ Association canadienne de la courtepointe Marcy Horswill

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cross stitch Gros Morne Dory

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embroidery The Lure of Birchwood

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Aloha! Working with the new Banyan Batiks Baralla collection took me back to an evening of candlelight dining on the beach.

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Several years ago, we purchased a property in Muskoka which quickly became the destination we retreat to on weekends, for summer vacation and even for winter getaways. Muskoka is known for its rugged landscape and natural beauty with windswept pines, rocky shores and freshwater lakes. It’s a sought-after destination for tourists from around the world resulting in a growth in Canadiana themed memorabilia.

The theme quickly became the motif for the cottage décor. The first time we saw the True North fabric line by Kate & Bird for Moda, we knew this had to find a place in our lives. The design of the quilt was inspired by the simplicity of the fabric line with the dense whole cloth quilting, giving the appearance of a quilt with a bed runner all in one.

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Lounging on the Beach towel

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X marks the spot

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We may not always be able to pack up and leave for Paris! So here’s a quilt that can be made up fairly quickly for that quick Paris fix!

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Bargello Wave Bag with optional zipper pocket

I was born in West Pubnico, Nova Scotia, a small French Acadian fishing village. A mother of three grown sons, I now live in Woods Harbour, NS with my husband. Having lived by the Atlantic Ocean all my life, I appreciate the constant change of the ocean waves and the daily rise and fall of the tide. A short 20km away is Cape Sable Island, it has lovely white sand beaches and waves that constantly pound the shoreline. South West Nova Scotia is perfect ocean destination with lots of fishing boats, wharfs and exquisite scenery.

I was asked by a local sewing group if I could design a project introducing the Bargello technique. The Bargello Wave Bag is the perfect project to learn to make a bag, learn to sew in a zipper and to try out the bargello pattern.

After making the bag and enjoying the Bargello technique, a full size quilt might be your next project.

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Instruction photos by Christina d’Eon Crowell

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High Fibre Socks

Sock 1 ALL YOU NEED Sock 2 IS MORE YARN

Picture a large hall with rows of spinning wheels up and down the center, each with a spinner wearing a handknit. Now imagine around the outside of the room to see vendors’ tables filled with handdyed yarn, carded fleece, bags of raw fleece and even a cage of angora rabbits.

What you’re imagining is The Gathering – an event held every year right here in Port Hope, my town.

I chose this event as my destination to celebrate because for me it has become a glorious, extravagant day of shopping and visiting with other fibre enthusiasts.

My High Fibre Socks were knit with purchases made at The Gathering.

The variegated yarn is Rambouillet wool and mohair created by Alison Brown.

The purple is wool and silk hand-dyed at Yvie Knits in Ottawa.

The mauve and green are my handspun wool and alpaca fibre from a farm near Lindsay.

Even now I can remember the purchase experience of each.

The sentiment on the soles is simple and can be a statement or a question: ALL YOU NEED–IS MORE YARN IS MORE YARN–ALL YOU NEED – Lorraine 66

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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.

Hardanger House designs by Betty Stokoe bettystokoe@gmail.com, 403-742-2749

Betty incorporates traditional hardanger embroidery in her contemporary designs. From small quick-to-stitch gift ideas to larger pieces for your home decor, you'll find lots of variety in the Hardanger House line of embroidery patterns & kits. View them all on Etsy: etsy.com/shop/HardangerHouse

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A Needle Pulling Thread 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) hdc = half double crochet inc = increase(s), increasing in(s) = inch(es) k = knit kf&b or kfb = knit into front and back of st (increase) ktbl = knit through the back loop k2tog = knit 2 sts tog (right-leaning decrease) k3tog = knit 3 sts together (double rightleaning decrease) m = marker m = meter(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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Georgian Bay cardigan We spend a few weeks each summer at the family cottage in the Thirty Thousand Islands area of Georgian Bay. It’s a beautiful place with wind swept trees, gorgeous views, great channels to canoe or kayak, and excellent sailing.

However, it can get a little chilly, particularly at the beginning and end of the summer. This cardigan gives just enough warmth to keep me cosy in the evenings, with a large shawl collar that can be turned up against a windy day. The sleeves are generously sized to allow for layering.

This design is knitted circularly whenever possible, using steeks (bridge stitches) to form a cylinder that is cut open for the cardigan front opening. Steeks are also used for the sleeve openings and even the neckline, all to keep you knitting with the right side facing you. The only purl stitches are in the ribbing, top section of the sleeves, bands, and collar. – Denise

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Ocean Sands Cover Up

I love walking in the warm sand by the ocean, listening to the waves, looking for shells.

I find it so soothing, feeling the water on my feet.

My face and skin kissed by the sunshine, wind blowing through my hair, watching the sandpipers running up and down the beach.

Experiencing the evening sunsets is so breathtaking.

With all this in mind I hope my Ocean Sand cover up will make you feel like you are right there with me enjoying these moments of sheer happiness.

Peaceful moments by the ocean.

Moments of Happiness.

Memories of Peace.

– Jacqueline

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Whitecaps on Georgian Bay skill level Intermediate

I live in a small town on the southern shore of Georgian Bay, so my hometown IS a destination!

Returning home after some time away is wondrous. You come over a hill on the escarpment, and suddenly there’s the bay in front of you, stretching out to the horizon. Georgian Bay’s moods are mercurial: calm and placid one day with barely a ripple on its glassy, blue surface; rough and angry the next with waves pounding the shoreline. In winter, it can be packed with ice, cold and implacable, but beautiful when it reflects an ethereal turquoise colour.

finished measurements One size: 75” across at widest point x 15” deep at center back materials yarn • approximately 5.25oz [150g] heavy fingering weight yarn • sample used 660yds [600m] of a short change variegated sock yarn, 75% wool / 25% polyamide needles • US 6 [4mm] circular knitting needle, at least 32” [80cm] long, or size to obtain gauge • US 7 [4.5mm] circular knitting needle, at least 32” [80cm] long other • stitch markers (recommended to define border stitches and to identify pattern repeats) • yarn needle for weaving in ends • rust-proof pins for blocking gauge 16 sts and 29 rows = 4” [10cm] square, blocked, in stocking stitch on smaller needles special abbreviations s2kp Slip 2 stitches together knitwise, knit next stitch, pass slipped stitches together over knit stitch (central double decrease).

This design is evocative of one of the bay’s more playful moods, with whitecaps sparkling in the sunlight and waves lapping rhythmically on the beach. The shawl is the perfect size to toss over your shoulders when the breeze off the bay turns cool after sunset.

– Nancy

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Instructions With larger needle, loosely cast on 325 sts. A knitted cast on will stretch and works well for this project.

Do not join. Shawl is worked back and forth on circular needle to accommodate the large number of stitches.

Knit 1 row (WS).

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in Rome Shawl skill level Easy finished measurements 41" across top edge x 18" long (104 x 45.5cm]

Inspired by the travel and destination theme for this issue, I used Red Heart Colorscape yarn in the colourway called Rome. The yarn conjured thoughts of Roman columns and archways for me. I played with stitch patterns that would look like pillars and have large openings. The results are a shawl with a beautiful curved drape that can be worn so many ways.

– Lorna

materials yarn • RED HEART® Colorscape™ 2 balls 9856 Rome (4 medium) Art. E874 available in 3½oz [100g], 187yd [171m] hooks Susan Bates® Crochet Hooks • US K-10½ [6.5 mm] other • yarn needle gauge 12 sc = 4" [10cm]; 7 rows = 4" [10cm].

CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Photos courtesy of Red Heart

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The OHCG is all about the Þne art and craft of traditional rughooking, with 60 branches all over Ontario, plus one in QuŽbec.

OHCG 2019 Fine Cut Award

Award winners from the 2019 Ontario Hooking Craft Guild Annual. 2020 Annual at Deerhurst, April 17–19

Find your rughooking home at: www.ohcg.org

Public welcome on Sunday, 10-3; small fee.

Above: “Last Light’, by Susan Clarke of Georgetown branch (Barbel Smith design).

Right: “Vintage Trick or Treat” by Jayne Nevins of Ajax branch (Star Rug Company design).

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Happy Place

Jo, and her husband Bill, used to travel in September, till they realized they took holidays in the fall because it was their favorite time of year at home.

Today they still vacation in September … they just don’t go anywhere!

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That was the first thought that occurred to her when she found out the theme for this issue is ‘destinations’; this led to the idea of a stay-cation design. We hope you enjoy My Happy Place! – Jo

cross stitch

colour key skill level Easy stitch count 140W x 120H finished size 11ct – 12¾”W x 11”H [32 x 28cm] 14ct – 10”W x 8½”H [26 x 22cm] 16ct – 8¾”W x 7½”H [22 x 19cm] materials fabric • 28ct Lugana (Springfield Sage) floss • DMC embroidery floss Notes: Depth has been added to this piece by working the background with a single strand of floss. Three strands (3x) of floss were used for the foreground of this design, based on a 14ct stitch being used. This gives the foreground a deeper, richer look, and covers the fabric well. However, if the fabric being used is a smaller count (16ct or less), then reduce the foreground to two strands, though all backstitching can remain the same at one strand of floss.

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background colour key DMC 001 318 319 321 350 367 433 437 738 739 754 758 762 783 797 815 820 838 950 970 972 3778

colour white steel grey - lt green - vy dk Christmas red coral - med green - dk brown - med tan tan - vy lt tan - ult vy lt peach - lt terra cotta - vy lt pearl grey - vy lt topaz - med royal blue garnet - med royal blue - vy dk beige brown - vy dk desert sand - lt pumpkin - lt canary - dk terra cotta - lt

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DMC 001 319 367 414 415 433 435 437 471 738 838 3858

colour white green - vy dk green - dk steel grey - dk pearl grey brown - med brown - vy lt tan avocado green - vy lt tan - vy lt beige brown - vy dk rosewood - med

half-stitch (grass) colour key symbol /

DMC 319

colour green - vy dk

A note from Jo When the model was framed, she decided the darkest red used in the hammock was too dark, and the lightest tan used in the hat was too light. The red listed here is a shade lighter than the sample, and the tan is a shade darker – which means your design will look even better than hers!

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Gros Morne Dory I was lucky enough to live in Woody Point, Bonne Bay in the middle of Gros Morne National Park for six years as a child. My love for the area has never declined. This design is from a vivid memory from my childhood: a dory with the evergreen mountains in the background accentuated by the flat, red Tablelands Mountains even further back. This spectacular rock is an ancient sea bed, forced by tectonic pressure to meet the sky.

- Patty

skill level easy

Notes: • Use two strands of floss design size 52W x 92H • One strand of black DMC 310 is used finished measurements for the backstitch except on the rope 1.9” x 3.3” [4.8 x 8.3cm] holding the dory which uses two strands of black DMC 310 floss. materials • Backstitching is all done in 1 strand fabric using DMC 310 except on the rope • 28ct white Monaco holding the dory which uses 2 strands. threads • DMC embroidery floss according • The rope is one long stitch pulled up and down at the points indicated on to the colour key the chart and secured with Bargello needle Tucks at either end.

• size 26 needle or preferred tapestry needle size other • small sharp scissors

TIPS Professional Framing When visiting your local framing shop to have a cross stitch framed, enquire about how the cross stitch fabric will be stretched. Pins and/or lacing with thread are the preferred options.

Needle Minder Magnetic needle minders are useful tools to ensure you don’t lose your needle or scissors in the couch cushions!

However, it’s important the magnets used on the needle minder are in good condition, free from dirt and without chips on the magnet edges. Chips on a magnet can cut your fabric and dirt can mar it permanently.

Photos by Maggie Langer Photography

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The Lure of Birchwood From afar, details disappear and only silhouettes remain.

Sharp corners of my memory have softened over time.

The greater picture of things past remain and become more valuable.

From afar, everything is seen differently.

Although, I remember everything.

The birches and the beauty of the birchwood are one of the natural symbols of Belarusian culture besides the cornflower, the stork and the zubr (European bison). The Belarusians love their forests, especially birchwood, the same way as the British love the ocean, the Arabians love their desert, or the Tibetans love their mountains.

My design is a tribute to my memories and love for the splendor of Belarusian nature, which I remember with all my heart. – Iryna

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Beaded Designer Flip Flops While vacationing in my home country of Brazil a few years ago, I kept seeing these beautiful beaded flip flops I just ‘needed’ to have. I asked a local craftswoman if she could make some for me, but unfortunately, she was unable to. I was so disappointed, I really wanted some! I decided that if I wanted them that much, and couldn’t get them in Brazil, I had no choice but to learn how to make them myself. When I came back to Canada, I made my first pair, and then another and another and yet some more. I became obsessed.

I was so excited when I was asked to share how to make a simple beaded pair of flip flops. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

– Nubia skill level Intermediate materials • 1 pair of good quality flip flops • size 0.3mm fishing/nylon beading thread for bracelet and jewellery making • approximately 100 pearlized glass round beads for jewellery making, • size 8 or 10mm • approximately 50 glass round beads for jewellery making, size 4mm • sharp hand needle • curved needle nose pliers • small pair of scissor snips

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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.

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Hardanger House, designs by Betty Stokoe PO Box 1223, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0  403.742.2749  bettystokoe@gmail.com  tnplisting.com/hardanger-house.html Hardanger embroidery charts and kits. Designs feature contemporary adaptations of this traditional cutwork embroidery from Norway. Shop online at etsy.com/shop/HardangerHouse. Some digital downloads available.

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.

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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.

Sew With Vision 480 Parkland Dr, Halifax, NS B3S 1P9  902.479.2227  sewwithvision.net Authorized PFAFF, HUSQVARNA VIKING, and SINGER dealer and service provider offering an extensive line of sewing, embroidery and serger machines, as well as long-arm quilting systems.

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.

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

Kelly's Creative Sewing 804 Main St, Dartmouth, NS B2W 3V1  902.435.7380  kellyscreativesewing.ca  kellyscreativesewing@gmail.com We offer sales and on-site service of high-end domestic embroidery, sewing machines and sergers, as well as a variety of educational programs.

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 The Quilt Store West 695 Plains Rd E, Unit 6, Burlington, ON L7T 2E8  905.631.0894 or toll-free 1.877.367.7070  thequiltstore.ca Now with 2 locations to serve you, we are your Quilt Store Destination! The staff here at The Quilt Store 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!

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.

Ottawa Sewing Centre 1390 Clyde Ave, #107, Nepean, ON K2G 3H9  613.695.1386  ottawasewing.com  ottawasewing@gmail.com Authorized Dealers for Brother, BabyLock, Elna, Q'nique & Grace quilting frames. Specialize in sales, parts & servicing for all makes & models of quilting/ embroidery/sewing/serger/overlock machines & cabinets by Sylvia Design.

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.

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.

Sew Inspired 375 Daniel St S, Arnprior, ON K7S 3K6  613.623.0500  sewinspired.ca  info@sewinspired.ca Your Ottawa Valley PFAFF® Authorized Dealer. We have a large supply of quilting & sewing supplies, knitting supplies, as well as in stock PFAFF® sewing machines. We also have a listing of sewing and quilting classes.

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!

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Upper Canada Quiltworks – Quiltworks Studio 37 Perth St, Brockville, ON K6V 5C3  613.865.7299; Open 10-4, Tuesday-Saturday  uppercanadaquiltworks.com  uppercanadaquiltworksstudio@gmail.com Quilt patterns and books, fabric and notions, felted wool, wool kits, punchneedle patterns and supplies and Valdani embroidery floss. Workshops in quilting, punchneedle, wool applique, rughooking, sewing, sign painting and more!

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