Kindred Stitches Magazine Issue 15 Angels (Preview only, links not active)

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Issue Fifteen

Angels

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Angels

Issue Fifteen 2014

Welcome Angels are messengers or intermediaries between heaven and earth.

Our connection with heaven can be our own Guardian Angel. As children, there is very little distance between this world and ‘imaginary’ life. The flowers and the fairies, the world of nature surrounding them, where they participate with joy and energy, creating wonderful stories and beautiful memories. But alas, as we grow older we seem to forget those times and build boundaries around ourselves, losing that sense of wonder. To help reconnect with the child within, we decided to dedicate this edition of Kindred Stitches Magazine to angels. What a lovely time of the year as well to craft and create angels for our homes and for others.

“If instead of a jewel, or even a flower, we could cast the gift of a lovely thought into the heart of another, that would be giving as the angels must give”.

Anonymous

Warmly Lenna & Janice

Inside this issue: App Instructions

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Welcome

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Feature Photo

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Designer Profile

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Sleepy Time Angel

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Let’s Create

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Trio of Peg Angels

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Let’s Decorate

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Dresden Angel Bed Runner

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Video Demonstration

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Feature Photo

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Dancing Angels Table Runner

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Pinterest Finds

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Pattern Book Find

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Pillow for My Angel

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Etsy Find

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Fabric Find

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Subscribe

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Newsletter

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We Need your Help

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Disclaimers

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Friends are kisses blown to us by angels.

Author Unknown

FRUITFULL HANDS DOLL DESIGNS BY SUSAN LILLY

“Who better than an angel doll to watch over

doll heaven?”

Susan Lilly

Trio of Peg Angels Requirements List Designed by Lenna Green Approximate Size 4” (10cm) standing This sweet trio of angels would make a lovely scene on any window sill, mantel or table. They are so simple to make, that even the kids will have fun making a collection for display.

They would also be ideal for hanging in the Christmas tree.

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Three 5” x 8” (13cm x 20cm) coordinating dress fabrics 8” x 10” (20cm x 25cm) wing fabric 5” x 8” (12cm x 20cm) medium weight cotton batting Three wooden old style pegs # 612 DMC embroidery thread for hair and dress detail Three gold feature buttons Small off cut of cream felt for hands No 9-10 Crewel needle

Happy is the heart that believes in Angels

Craft glue Quick vanishing marker pen

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Video Demonstration Dresden Angels

DRESDEN PLATE BLOCK The circular block, commonly called the Dresden Plate was named after the ornately decorated tableware of Dresden, Germany. This block was popular during the 1920’s and 30’s, however adaptions of this block have been found in quilts dating back to 1785. This block has many names, Grandmother’s Sunburst, Friendship Ring, Aster, Dahlia and Sunflower are some of the names used. Quilts using this block, especially in the 1930’s were typically small floral prints made up of radiating petals from a central circle. The ‘petals’ can be rounded, pointed or curved or a combination of two of these techniques, appliqued onto a background fabric.

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Dresden Angel Bed Runner Designed by Janice Kellaway Approximate Size 28” x 70” (72cm x 128cm) NB a ¼” seam allowance has been used throughout this pattern Length is based on fabric 44” (112cm) wide

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1 yard (90cm) light background fabric for stars and angel block

Step 1 ~ Variable Star Block This block is a 12” finished block. There are five variable star blocks in this bed runner, and five applique angel blocks. Cut the following for each star:One 6½” square for the centre of the star from the background fabric.

Four 4” squares, cross cut diagonally to produce eight half square triangles (star points) from the background fabric.

Requirements List

⅜ yard (35cm) sashing fabric ½ yard (45cm) of contrasting fabric for variable star block 2 yards (182cm) backing, cornerstones and binding fabric

STEP 1

12” (30cm) length gold toning fabric for Dresden wings and head 12” (30cm) length of various pinks for Dresden dress 30” x 80” (76cm x 202cm) batting

Four 3½” squares for the corners of the block from a contrasting fabric.

Rotary cutter, ruler and mat

One 7⅛” square cross cut diagonally twice to produce four triangles from a contrasting fabric.

General sewing supplies

Walking foot

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Angel Pattern Book

Angel Victoria Tree Topper The perfect Christmas tree topper to add just the right finish to your holiday decorating.

Crochet the Angel Victoria Tree Topper to place on top of the tree for an angelic and delicate appearance.

This gorgeous crocheted angel has the appearance of a crocheted doily, yet in a dimensional shape.

Once finished, the Angel Victoria Tree Topper is the perfect angel for the top of your tree or as a table centrepiece. This beautiful angel will be the standout item at your next holiday party. She is about 12 inches tall and will look lovely wherever you decide to place her this Christmas season.

Victoria the angel looks like a vintage crocheted piece that you can hand down for generations to come.

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