Author Archives: Shannon

Dropped Stitches? Fix ‘Em with Anna Stoklosa

Anna Stoklosa is a knitwear designer known for unique, textural and most often colourful designs. She is also known for Read More →

Beez Beads, Viper Baskets & Love Knots… It’s all in the Chainmaille!

Marilyn Gardiner is a teacher, chainmaille expert and designer of stunning projects, patterns and kits which she sells through Gardiner Read More →

Adorable & Wearable Felting with Wendo

Wendo Van Essen’s job in animation has been a large influence on her work. She likes to create whimsical sculptures Read More →

Get to the Point with Waste Canvas and Friendship Samplers

Ellen Mervin, owner of Ruach Crafts, is a teacher by profession and stitcher by passion. Ellen designs Judaic Needlepoint and Read More →

Stack Your Stitches & Sew from Behind

Yvonne Menear joins us from Langley, BC and is an international speaker and educator for the home sewing industry. She Read More →

Catch the Storie behind these Needlework Designs & Techniques

Carol Storie creates and teaches designs in many techniques of counted thread including hardanger, canvas work, pulled thread, and cross Read More →

Have Fun Fitting & Sewing Stretch Fabrics

Isobel Dunnet came to Canada after graduating in Home Economics from college in Scotland. Since working in the sewing machine Read More →