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How to Sew Rope Bowls

How to Sew Rope Bowls

This simple sewing project uses Bernat Macramérope and Dual Duty XP All Purpose multicolor thread to create unique rope bowls for your jewelry, trinkets and sewing accessories. Perfect for gift-giving, too! The multicolor thread creates a variegated pattern that adds color and interest to your project. By playing with how you coil the...

Quilting: The Half-Square and Beyond

Quilting: The Half-Square and Beyond

Recently the Yarnspirations Design Team took a field trip to see the ‘Quilts: Made in Canada’ exhibit at the Royal Ontario Museum. The show was a stunning and inspiring display of the museum’s collection of rare Canadian-made quilts dating from 1848 to the present day. We spent an indulgent afternoon...

Repurpose Your Faves Into Keepsakes

Repurpose Your Faves Into Keepsakes

sewing half square triangles

sewing half square triangles

Half Square Triangles (or HSTs) are one of the most common and versatile blocks used in quilting. While they may be popular, they can seem a little intimidating if you’ve never sewn one before. There are many different ways to make these blocks; today I’ll share with you the method...

Beautiful Embroidery Ideas For Visible Mending

Beautiful Embroidery Ideas For Visible Mending

Learn simple embroidery techniques to mend well-loved and worn clothing that are both practical and beautiful! With a beginner-friendly running stitch, we’ll explore three visible mending techniques, including sashiko mending, appliqué mending and patchwork-inspired mending. These playful mending skills use Dual Duty XP All Purpose Thread and Coats & Clark Embroidery Floss.

How to bind a quilt

How to bind a quilt

The last step in completing a quilt is the binding. Quilt binding encloses the raw edges of the quilt top, batting and backing fabric to create a neat and durable edge. (Catch up on part one and part two of our quilting blog series, plus get the printable Coats & Clark Solid Squares Quilt pattern...

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Learn Read Crochet Diagram with Diamond Daisy Rug

Learn how to read a Crochet Diagram with our tutorial. Decode the visual instructions for crochet patterns.

Upcycling: 3 cool ways to embellish clothing & shoes

Upcycling: 3 cool ways to embellish clothing & shoes

With Dual Duty XP All Purpose Thread, buttons and Coats & Clark Embroidery Floss we will embellish a cardigan, chambray shirt and pair of shoes to create unique and creative projects. Do you have a jar of mismatched buttons you have been waiting to use? We are going to use buttons in...

Ways to Quilt Your Quilt
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Ways to Quilt Your Quilt

Once you’ve completed piecing a quilt top, it’s time to quilt it! Quilting is an important step in finishing your quilt which joins the layers of fabric and batting together to hold everything in place. Quilting can be done with hand or machine stitching. Let’s explore the options and the...

Embrace The Tears

Embrace The Tears

Learn To Make A Basic Square Quilt

Learn To Make A Basic Square Quilt

Visible Knitwear Mending How-To Guide

Visible Knitwear Mending How-To Guide

We’ve all been there – you’re putting on your favorite sweater, hat, or socks and spot a dreaded hole! All hope is not lost, though! See our easy and fun visible knitwear mending how-to guide for quick tips & fixes