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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...

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...

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Tips and Tricks

Bernat Alize Blanket-EZ Knitting: How to Cast Off

Casting off is the process of putting a finishing edge on your EZ-knitting piece.

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Pattern Tutorials

Love-ly Letters

Yes, you can make a beautiful fabric envelope and send it through the mail. The wonders of fusible technology make it poss …

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Pattern Tutorials

Denim Bracelet Trio

Denim accessories couldn’t be hotter, whether you choose a bleached option, indigo print or solid navy these denim bracele …

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Pattern Tutorials

DIY Button Monogram Plaque

A couple of years ago, I found an Etsy site …

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Pattern Tutorials

Vintage Notions Made Modern: Zipper Jewelry

Have you seen the purses and tote bags– usually in airport gift shops– woven out of seat belts?

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Pattern Tutorials

EZ Criss-Cross Cowl Tutorial

Learn how to make a soft and plush cowl using a criss-cross stitch.

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Pattern Tutorials

Bernat Alize EZ Scarf Tutorial

Learn how to quickly work up a soft and plush scarf using Bernat Alize Blanket-EZ.

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Beyond Basics

EZ Knitting: How to Cable Stitch

Cast off with Bernat Alize Blanket EZ is made simple and is referred to as bind off.

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Beyond Basics

EZ Knitting: How to Do the Criss Cross Stitch

Kick your Bernat Alize Blanket-EZ knitting skills up a notch with the criss cross stitch.