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Novel-Knit Scarf

By Joanne Rawluk March 4, 2010

Here is a simple-to-make scarf which doubles in size and changes the appearance. It is knit in the round like a sock. Once you finish, the stitches you drop are pulled to make the lacy pattern. Materials: A ball of yarn and a set of four No. 10 knitting needles. Instructions: Cast on 30 stitches

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Simple-To-Knit Neck Warmer

March 4, 2010

Knit up a neck warmer to keep you cosy during the remaining days of cold weather. Materials: – 1 ball of knitting worsted yarn – Size 5 knitting needles Instructions: Cast on 60 stitches (child) OR 68 stitches (adult). K2, P2 to make turtleneck to desired length. Slip 30 stitches (child) OR 34 stitches (adult)

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“Home Is A Manitoba Farm” Quilt Selected In Homecoming 2010 Competition

By Lorraine Stevenson January 14, 2010

It’s a familiar rural scene to many present-day Manitobans and former residents too. Now a farm set against a brilliant Prairie sky will depict home in Manitoba, captured as a fabric image by two women in their exquisite art quilt. Phyllis Gagne’s and Coreen Zerr’s quilt, titled Home is a Manitoba Farm and submitted to

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Quick Christmas Crafts

By Alma Barkman December 17, 2009

Here’s two crafts that are easy to do and fairly quick to make. Clip-along skates These make a cute ornament for your Christmas tree or even a lapel pin for the skater in the family. Materials: Scrap of white felt 2 paper clips, 5 cm (2 inches) long Embroidery thread for the laces Embroidery needle

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Inspired By The Flag

By Alma Barkman June 25, 2009

Iwas tidying up the newspapers strewn beside our favourite armchair when I noticed it. A weekly tabloid had printed a Canadian flag the full size of their centrefold section. Readers were encouraged to stick the paper flag in a window visible to the street, and if lucky, they might win a prize. A prize for

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Make A Casserole Tote

By Alma Barkman April 16, 2009

Whenever I am asked to bring a hot dish to a public gathering, I find a quilted tote comes in handy. A new casserole bowl placed in one of these totes also makes a nice bridal shower gift. Once you get the basic idea, the measurements given can be enlarged to accommodate whatever size casserole

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Decorate With Fabric

By Myrlene Currie March 12, 2009

Making fabric pictures is an excellent way to do your own original decorating at a fraction of the cost. METHOD 1: A large pattern can be used for a large wall and can often be found in the sheeting section of a fabric store. It can match your curtains, pillow shams, tablecloth or anything you

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Hutterite Deckenstücklen Exhibition Warms Up A Prairie Winter

By Dora Maendel February 26, 2009

Hutterite Deckenstcklen – quilting – was the first exhibition of the new year at Portage and District Arts Centre (PDAC) and it attracted hundreds of visitors. “This exhibit was the most fun of any we’ve done. We so enjoyed the crowds of Hutterites and others who came to see the quilts and learn a bit

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Crochet a Christmas bookmark

By Joanne Rawluk December 11, 2008

Here is a simple bookmark you can make for a Christmas gift. It can be completed in an evening. You can also use in place of a bow on a wrapped gift. Materials: White bedspread-weight crochet cotton Size 1.75 mm (4) crochet hook Red and green embroidery cotton Darning needle Directions: Vertical Bar: Using white

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Knit up an easy afghan

October 30, 2008

Readers have been requesting some additional information on making Joan Popke’s afghan from the October 16 Crossroads. Joan says she used Size 6 round needles and cast on 192 stitches. She did the pattern six times and then changed colour and used three colours. Four sets of colours will make a 4×5-foot afghan.

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Tag Archives Needlework

Novel-Knit Scarf

Simple-To-Knit Neck Warmer

“Home Is A Manitoba Farm” Quilt Selected In Homecoming 2010 Competition

Quick Christmas Crafts

Inspired By The Flag

Make A Casserole Tote

Decorate With Fabric

Hutterite Deckenstücklen Exhibition Warms Up A Prairie Winter

Crochet a Christmas bookmark

Knit up an easy afghan

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