Blankets Archives - Manitoba Co-operator

Janet Kroeker applies a wool batt to cotton encasement fabric as she works on product line for the family’s Rosa-area home-based business, Shepherd’s Dream.

Making their bed

A rural Manitoba family operates a leading company in the Canadian natural bedding industry from their home near the tiny village of Roseau River

By Lorraine Stevenson November 1, 2017

Ssshhhh! People are sleeping, and very soundly, thanks to their wool mattresses and comforters. The products are handcrafted by a Roseau River-area family that’s been quietly in the bed-making business — more precisely the making of pure wool beds — since 2002. Janet and Tim Kroeker were inspired to start Shepherd’s Dream by Janet’s sister’s

Anna Maendel (l) explaining the quilt project to Barb Pantel.

Country Crossroads, Local news

Quilts warm hearts of L’Arche Homes residents

Customized quilts given out at special celebration with quilter Anna Maendel present

By Dora Maendel October 25, 2016

The residents of Winnipeg’s seven L’Arche Homes gathered at Dayspring House in late summer to participate in a unique celebration: each of the men and women was presented with a customized quilt made with fabric featuring personal preferences — animals, hobbies, interests and colours. Before the quilts were presented four new assistants were welcomed —

Country Crossroads

Create cosy rooms in your house this winter

Try a few decorating changes to help get you through those long, cold months

By Connie Oliver November 13, 2015

Winter will soon be upon us. Plan now for decorating changes that will get you through the cold months with warmth and comfort. A few updates are all you need to take you through the winter season. Warm fall colours and cosy textures are great additions to take you from summer to winter. This doesn’t

Country Crossroads

Time for a change: If you’re thinking of redoing a bedroom, it’s one of the easier areas to update

By Connie Oliver April 18, 2013

I’ve been mulling over doing a bedroom makeover lately, as it’s been a few years since it’s been decorated. If you’re getting bored with the look of a room, it’s probably been far too long since it’s been redone. Luckily, bedrooms can be a fairly easy room to update. You can do a quick change

Country Crossroads

Paperless gift bags

By Eva Krawchuk April 9, 2013

The colours, textures and designs of fabric allow you to get creative, and even the smaller pieces are useful. Recently, a friend brought me a large bagful of remnants of the most delightful designs, one being plastic bandages! I was able to make three bags in different sizes from the piece. Now the first sick

Country Crossroads

Quilt till you Wilt

Well over 100 masterpieces at Hamiota’s annual show

By Darrell Nesbitt January 4, 2013

People enjoy quilts for many different reasons. They can provide clues to the past; warmth, beauty and value; and enjoyment in the form of colour, texture and pattern. Quilts also unleash artistic talents of new and experienced artisans, as was showcased at the 2012 Hamiota Quilt till you Wilt’s late-November annual show at the community

Livestock, Other livestock

Is it really necessary to blanket your horse?

By Carol Shwetz December 6, 2012

Agrowing horse-keeping trend is to blanket horses throughout the winter. Most often the decision to blanket a horse is the result of an emotional response by a well-intentioned owner. It has also become acceptable to blanket due to certain lifestyles chosen for horses. However, it is important to recognize that in general the practice of

Country Crossroads, News

Reduce, reuse and —upcycle?

By Candy Irwin March 14, 2012

In the days of our mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers, the words “make-do” and “mend” were part of daily life. Hand-me-downs, making articles out of sugar sacks and making quilts out of worn-out clothing were the norm.

Country Crossroads, News

Three-generations quilt

By Alma Barkman February 15, 2012

“Here,” my mother said, handing me a quilt top pieced together in little squares. “I can’t get this to come out right no matter how I try.” I was not surprised. Somehow the idea of careful measuring and consistent seam allowances usually escaped her, especially as she grew older. Consequently the pieced quilt top she

Country Crossroads

Quilted Piano Bench Cover

November 17, 2011

DIY PROJECT By Myrlene Currie FREELANCE CONTRIBUTOR Supplies: ” Backing 17×39 inches (I used black so it wasn’t noticeable) ” Quilt batting 17×39 inches ” Many strips of different fabric ” Extra backing to secure cover to bench ” Narrow elastic ” Fabric for binding (2-inch width) I made a music quilt for my granddaughter

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Tag Archives Blankets

Making their bed

Quilts warm hearts of L’Arche Homes residents

Create cosy rooms in your house this winter

Time for a change: If you’re thinking of redoing a bedroom, it’s one of the easier areas to update

Paperless gift bags

Quilt till you Wilt

Is it really necessary to blanket your horse?

Reduce, reuse and —upcycle?

Three-generations quilt

Quilted Piano Bench Cover

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