ISSN 1995-7831

YOUR stitchcraft magazine!

STITCHES
EDITOR
Sharon Calverley
sharon@tucats.co.za
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CONSULTING EDITOR - TEXTILES
Dana Biddle
This is our bridging
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EDITORIAL ARTISTS Issue - yes it does sound a bit funny doesn't it? But this issue bridges 2017,
& PHOTOGRAPHERS
Owen F. Calverley standing with its feet still in 2017 and reaching over into 2018! Yes, 2017
Kim Kritzinger was a very tough year for everyone in all aspects, from the mess of our
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ADVERTISING and economy by the government and the loss of loved ones, to health and
SUBSCRIPTIONS family challenges. But, South Africans are a nation of toughies, we
Lauren Barwick
lauren@tucats.co.za become more inventive, more creative, finding ways to re-use, recycle,
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PUBLISHER re-invent items that can become income generators.
Owen Calverley
owen@tucats.co.za
--- My challenge to each reader this year is to do just that - don't rush into
ADVERTISING, chain stores and just buy items, rather look and see how you can make
SUBSCRIPTIONS, EDITORIAL
& GENERAL ENQUIRIES your own items from what you have in your fabric / art stashes, be it gifts
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--- fulfilled your creative side. Support your local art / quilt shops too,
PRINTING
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because they invest a lot of money to bring in special products so that
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--- Brummer's Facebook group: Up-cycled Cloth Collective. There are some
Sold in specialist needlework supply stores, craft
supply stores, newsagents and selected really fascinating ideas there!
supermarkets countrywide.
Available by subscription worldwide.
— Okay - so back to this issue. Wow you really have a lot to keep you busy
While the publishers take every care to ensure
that the contents of this publication are accurate, for the next three months. Some nice Christmas items to make such as
we cannot accept responsibility for any errors or Santa's Gift Bag, a woolen wall hanging and embroidered snowman,
omissions that may occur. The views expressed
in articles are not necessarily those of the Natalie's two tops are very, very pretty, as is Sarah Hatton's Ophelia top
publisher, staff or contributors.
which features a long and short sleeve in one. The short summer top by
No part of this publication may be reproduced or Margaret Botha is an absolute must knit.
stored in a retrieval system by any means without
the prior permission of the publisher. Jolanda Ingram shows you how to make a
The copyright of designs featured in this
very nice machine embroidered African
magazine remains with the originators of the themed table topper. We have the next
designs and such designs may not be used for
financial gain in any way. letter in Di van Niekerk's monogram series
(N), Esther Snyman shows you how to make
While every effort is made to safeguard original
material, no responsibility for damage or loss can a lovely quilt and last but not least, another
be taken for samples, manuscripts, illustrations,
photos and transparencies while in our possession installment of Africa Dear Jane.
or in transit.

The editor reserves the right to edit material This leaves me to wish you all a very safe
submitted and also to reject any unsuitable and happy holiday season. May the coming
advertising or editorial material.
year be a good one for all!

Till next time....

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PROJECTS

6 Snowman Blessings 34 Songs of Praise: Quilt 68 Crochet Dream Catcher

by Sharon Calverley by Esther Snyman by Marlene van Rooyen
9 Aster Flower Block 44 The Alphabet: N 71 Oh Christmas Tree
by Dana Biddle Ribbon Embroidery by Sharon Calverley
10 Soul Knitted Top by Di van Niekerk
by Margaret Botha 49 Handwoven Tea-Towels
14 Africa Dear Jane: Part X
by Sharon Calverley 53
by Glynis Brooke
Little Village: Part 4
6
20 Summer Top: Knit Rose Cottage
by Natalia Valentin by Renette Opperman
22 Coffee Anyone? 58 Modular Diamonds:
by Jolanda Ingram Crochet Bag
26 Knitted Cow Toy by Dana Biddle
by Dana Biddle 60 Santa's Gift Bag
30 Ladies Cardi: Crochet by Sharon Calverley
by Natalia Valentin 64 Ophelia: Knit
by Sarah Hatton

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 FEATURES & REGULARS

12 Industry News

13 Stocking Fillers

29 Buyer Beware
by Sandra Kloppers

57 Back Issues

76 The Basics of Quilting

and Patchwork
20
80 Subscriptions

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60

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 Snowman Blessings by Sharon Calverley

This country style snowman makes a lovely tree ornament or window ornament.
Hang it on your own tree or give to someone special as a Christmas gift. It
would also look pretty made up in white fabric. You could reduce the size to
make it a little bit smaller if you wish, or even enlarge it to make a small cushion!

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 Snowman Blessings Embroidery

Requirements How to
l (2) 9" x 11" pieces of mottled 1. Copy the snowman pattern •Outline the nose with orange
beige fabric (or tea/coffee twice. One with just the outline thread and a back / stem stitch
stain the fabric) and the other with the embroidery then fill with a satin stitch.
l Saral transfer paper or detail. Glue the snowman shape
dressmakers' tracing paper onto firm cardboard then, when •The eyes are outline stitched then
l Embroidery thread: dark red, dry, cut out on the line. filled with black embroidery
green, black, orange, pink thread.
and brown 2. Trace the snowman and
l Embroidery needle (size 8) detail onto the right side of one of •Using the heat erase pen, draw in
l Heart or star button and 3 tiny the beige fabrics. Make two marks some basic stars, making sure that
blue or black buttons (you at the bottom to indicate where they are well within the body
could use French knots instead you must leave an opening for shape - you don't want them
of the little buttons if you wish) turning. caught up in any seam
l 15 cm of thin ribbon allowances!
l Small length of fabric to use as 3. Enlarge your stitch size and
a scarf ± 15" long stitch around the outside shape of •Stitch with two strands of orange
l Small embroidery hoop the snowman. This is just a guide thread. I used a stab stitch here.
l Fine permanent pen for later on.
l Heat erase pen
l Toy stuffing 4. Hoop the piece then
l Copy paper and pencil embroider the detail on the
l Firm cardboard / template snowman using French knots, satin
plastic stitch and back / stem stitch.
l Paper scissors
l Clear adhesive •Randomly make straight stitch
l Sewing machine and usual leaves on the vine then make red
sewing requirements 5-wrap French knot flowers. These Give the piece a press. You will see
are also quite random. the heat erase pen disappear and
will be left with the stitched outline.

Finished size: 9" high 5. Place the other 9" x 11" piece
Seam allowance: ¼" wrong sides together. Cut out the
snowman shape, adding a ¼"
seam allowance all around.

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 Snowman Blessings

6. Attach the 3 little buttons and

the heart/star button.

7. Flip the piece so that they lay

right sides together. Slip the piece
of ribbon into the head area with
the loop facing down. Pin well then
stitch all around with a ¼" seam
allowance, leaving an opening at
the bottom for turning.

8. Clip corners then turn right

side out, pushing out the corners
neatly.

9. Stuff really well with toy

Stuffing. Close opening at
the bottom with a mattress
stitch.

10. Tie the strip of fabric

around his neck.

TIP: If giving to a friend for

Christmas, sign the back
Using a Pigma pen or other
type of permanent pen.

Reduce or enlarge
pattern

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 Aster flower block
Use the yarn of your choice and knitting needles to match
Block of the Month
by Dana Biddle

Abbreviations
K = knit; Yo = yarn over; Sl = slip needle for each st, sl1* repeat from * to last 3sts, sl3.
Row 7: Colour B, sl4, *Aster flower, sl1*, repeat from * to
Slip 5sts to right-hand needle dropping extra loops (you last 3sts, sl3.
will have 5 large loops remaining on right hand needle), Row 8: Colour A, k4, *k5, knit next stitch with the loose
insert left handle needle into back of all 5 loops. Keeping strand behind, repeat from * to last 9sts, k9.
the loops on the left hand needle and working through Row 9: Colour A, knit all sts.
the 5 loops on the needle, (purl 1, yarn over, purl 1, yarn Repeat rows 2-9.
over, purl 1) pulling last purl through all five loops.

Pattern:
With colour A, cast on a multiple of 6 sts + 1. (I cast on
37 sts)
Row 1 (WS): Colour A (purple), knit all sts.
Row 2 (RS): Colour B (white), sl1, * k5-wrapping yarn
twice around needle for each st, sl1*, repeat from * to
end.
Row 3: Colour B, sl1, *Aster flower, sl1*, repeat from *
to end.
Row 4: Colour A, k1. K the 5 loops. When you get to
the next stitch, pick up the large loop at the back and
knit together with the next stitch this will pull the flower
up tighter. Continue in this way to last 6sts. Knit to end.
Row 5: Colour A, knit all sts. Check that you still have
37sts on your needle.
Row 6: Colour B, sl4, * k5-wrapping yarn twice around

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 Knit this
gorgeous jersey
with those
breezy summer
days in mind.

Pattern Writer: Margaret Botha

Photography: Eclipse photography
Model: Siphosihle Blanket,
Sophisticate Models PE

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 Soul Knitting

To Fit Chest: 82 cm 87 cm 92 cm 97 cm 102 cm

Requirements Actual Measurements: 87 cm 92 cm 97 cm 102 cm 105 cm
Length: 51 cm 56 cm 56 cm 58 cm 58 cm
l 5(6,7,7,8) balls African
Expressions SOUL 50g, colour
7021
l One pair of 3 mm knitting STITCHES USED: STITCH PATTERN NO. 3 – DIAGONAL
needles STITCH PATTERN NO. 1 - TWISTED RIB RIB
l 4 Stitch holders (Pattern worked over 4 rows) Row 1: *K5, p5* rep to end of row.
Row 1: *P2, tw2, p2, k2b* rep to last Row 2: *P1, k5, p5* rep to last 4sts,
TENSION 6sts, p2, tw2, p2. k4.
32sts x 42 rows = 10 cm over Row 2: *K2, p2* rep to last 2sts, k2. Row 3: K3 * p5, k5 * rep to last 7sts,
stocking stitch using 3 mm Row 3: *P2, k2b, p2, tw2b* rep to p5, k2.
knitting needles. last 6sts, p2, k2b, p2. Row 4: P3 *k5, p5* rep to last 7sts,
Row 4: As per 2nd row. k5, p2.
ABBREVIATIONS: STITCH PATTERN NO. 2 – S.S. CHECK Continue in this way, working each
alt = alternative RIB (pattern worked over 8 rows) set of 5sts one st to the RH side of
beg = beginning Rows 1 – 4: *K3, p3* rep to end of work
cm(s)= centimetre(s) row.
dec = decrease Rows 5 – 8: *P3, k3* rep to end of GARTER STITCH - Knit every row.
foll = follow(ing) row.
gs = garter stitch
inc = increase
k = knit
k2b = knit into back of next 2sts Pattern
lh = left hand
SPECIAL NOTE: 3 ndl cast off: 5th size: Inc 4sts (186sts).
ndl(s) = needle(s)
Do not pull yarn too tight. Slip sts Rep patt. 2, 6 times altogether and
no. = number
onto thinner ndls. Both points rows 1-6 once more. Work 2 rows
patt.(s) = pattern(s)
pointing in the same direction. gs. Inc or dec as necessary for
p = purl
rem = remaining With RS together; using 3mm ndle, patt. 3.
rep = repeat ktog 1st sts from both ndls tog. 2x. 1st size: Dec 4sts (140sts).
rh = right hand Pass 2nd st on RH ndl over 1st st. 3rd size: Inc 4sts (160sts).
r(s) = row(s) Rep process until all sts have been 4th size: Dec 4sts (170sts).
r(w)sf = right (wrong) side facing cast off. 5th size: Dec 6sts (180sts).
rw = ribwise
ss = stocking stitch BACK: When work measures 30(35, 35, 37,
st(s) = stitch(es) Using 3 mm ndls cast on 142 37) cm, cast off 15sts at beg of
tog = together (150,158,174,182) sts. Please note next 2 rows for armholes. Continue
tw2 = knit into front of 2nd st on lh that sts have to be decreased or without shaping until armhole
needle then into 1st st and slip increased in the first gs row measures 8(9, 11, 12, 13) cm. Work
both sts off needle tog. between patt. changes for most 2 rows gs. Dec 2 (0, 4, 2, 0) sts
sizes. Beg with patt. no. 1 and across 1st row 108(120, 126, 138,
repeat 12 times altogether. Work 2 150) sts. Change to patt. no. 2.
African Expressions yarn is available rows of gs inc or dec as necessary When armhole measures 17.5(18.5,
from most yarn stores. Contact them for patt. 2. 19.5, 21, 22) cm leave sts on a st
on 041 486 2433 to find your nearest 1st size: Inc 2sts (144sts). holder.
stockist.
3rd size: Dec 2sts (156sts).
www.africanexpressions.co.za

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 Soul

FRONT: last 31(33, 34, 38, 42) sts

Work as for back until armhole of Back onto 2nd ndl.
shaping measures 9 (10, 10, 11, 11) Make sure the RS are
cm. facing each other. Cast
off these sts using 3 ndl
NECK SHAPING: Work 38(43, 44, 49, cast off method. With
53) sts. Slip next 32(34, 38, 40, 44) sts RSF, pick up 32(36, 37,
onto a st holder for neck. Work 2 38, 39) sts down left
rows on remaining 38(43, 44, 49, 53) Front, 32(34, 38, 40, 44)
sts. Neck shaping worked on alt sts from front neck,
rows. 32(36, 37, 38, 39) sts up
1st dec: Dec 3sts at neck edge. right Front and 46(54,
2nd dec: Dec 2(3, 3, 3, 3)sts at neck 58, 62, 66) sts across
edge. Back neck. Work 4 rows
3rd dec: Dec 2sts at neck edge. in gs. Cast off on WS.
4th dec: Dec 0(1, 1, 1, 1)st 0(2, 2, 3,
3) times. 31(33, 34, 38, 42) sts SLEEVES:
remaining. Leave these sts on a Cast on 84(92, 96, 102,
holder for shoulder. Join yarn at 108) sts. Work 4 rows in
neck edge for left shoulder. With gs. Continue in patt. no.
WSF, work 2 rows. Shape as for right 2. Inc in 3rd then every
4th row to 108(116, 122, 128, 134) TO FINISH:
side of neck.
sts. Work until work measures 15(15, Sew up neck border. Set in sleeves.
16, 16, 16) cm. cast off in patt. Join all seams.
NECK BAND:
Join right hand shoulders. Slip front Join left shoulder in the same way
shoulder sts onto one ndl. Slip the as the right.

Industry News!
Industry News!
Di Craft has opened again!
Di found that she missed the ribbons and the excitement that
comes with creating new concepts, new designs and working
with some of her favourite people - you!
Di Craft will be open for orders on a Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday. The online shop is open all the time, of course!
Because of their shorter working week, it will take a little
longer to process order, so if it is a birthday or Christmas
present for someone special, do order ahead of time. If you
don’t feel like going via the online shopping cart, you are
welcome to order by email and they will assist you.

Email: info@dicraft.co.za Website: www.dicraft.co.za

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 Christmas
The Sewingstocking fillers for a

Knit your own Nisse or Tomte (a

mythological creature from Nordic
folklore). There are 2 different sizes to make,
knit in ColourSpun Pure Cotton and Kid
Mohair and filled with Pure Merino.
Dancing Chickens Appliqué Kit by Debi Hubbs.
This kit includes full pattern, layout guide and fabrics needed to
Available as kits which include a free
complete the quilt top. A perfect gift for a creative friend (or
pattern @Bryanston Organic and Natural
yourself!) Quilt measures: 35½"x 30½".
Market and from www.colourspun.com or
016 349 2949.
Available online only from www.thefatquarter.co.za

20 To Make: One-Patch Quilts by Carolyn Forster

Soft cover: 48 pages
ISBN: 9781928376156

A perfect stocking filler for a friend who loves to sew! One-patch quilts
might be one of the simplest type of quilt, but with carefully chosen
patterns and colours, the results can be stunning!

The book contains 20 projects, each using a different-shaped patch; for

example, there are rectangles, hexagons, squares, triangles, diamonds,
and so on. The quilts range from those based on a random selection of
plain and patterned fabrics, to those that use just two or three different-
coloured plain fabrics stitched together to form an interesting geometric
design. This book will appeal to patch workers, quilters and sewers looking
for a source of ideas and inspiration for simple patchwork quilt designs that
are quick and satisfying to make, while also being beautiful.

Available from online stores such as Loot.co.za or Takealot.com alternately

contact Metz Press on 021 913 7557

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 Part X Africa Dear Jane

by Sharon Calverley

LAYOUT DIAGRAM
A1 2 3 4 5 6 7

D1 B1

2 2

3 3

4 4

5 5

6 6

7 7

C1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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 Africa Dear Jane

Triangle A5: Michigan Dunes

Triangle A5: Michigan Dunes

This is straightforward foundation

piecing with two sides pieced in
place. By now you are all
master foundation piecers!

Copy the individual patterns

then stitch out as per previous
times.

Sections 4 and 5 I basted along

the stitching line to keep the
fabric and paper together then
cut out with a seam allowance.

Join sections 1 - 3. Remove the

paper in the seam lines and
press well.
You can remove the basting Press well then hang up on
stitches at this stage. display wall.

Triangle A6: Bennington Cross

Attach the left hand section 4.

Press then attach the right hand
side section 5. Press. Now attach the last section (the
headstone).

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 Africa Dear Jane

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 Africa Dear Jane
This triangle is also foundation
Triangle A6: Bennington Cross
pieced and you can follow the
same procedure for this one.
This is a slightly tricky triangle
and you will have to take care
making it, especially making
sure that you line up each
section properly when joining
them.

Starting from the bottom and

working your way up to the top
also seems to work better with
this triangle.
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Triangle A6: Bennington Cross: Section 2

4 2 1 5 7
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Triangle A6: Bennington Cross: Section 1

1 3 5 7
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 Africa Dear Jane

3 1 1 3
2 1 2
4 4
Triangle A6: Bennington Cross
Triangle A6: Bennington Cross Triangle A6: Bennington Cross
Section 3b
Section 3a Section 3c

Triangle A6: Bennington Cross Triangle A6: Bennington Cross

2 3
2 3 1
1
Section 5
Section 4

Section 6
Triangle A7: Australian Pines

Triangle A6: Bennington Cross

Triangle A7: Australian Pines (TR2)

This is the last triangle in this issue as I

would like you to have enough time to
make some Christmas items shown in
this issue. Again, a very easy to make
foundation pieced block.

My tree is pink, in support of Breast

Cancer.

Follow the same procedures as before.

When complete, hang up on display

board.

Till next time ...

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 Africa Dear Jane

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Triangle A7: Australian Pines: Section 5

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 Summer Top
in Dropped Stitches

by Natalia Valentin
model: Lauren Barwick
photographer: Owen Calverley

20 STITCHES
 Summer Top Knitting

Requirements
Pattern
Measurements To fit: 81-86 (91-
97, 101-107) cm bust BACK SLEEVES
Garment measures: 90 (102, Using MC cast on 82(92, 102)sts With MC cast on 72(72, 82) sts and
114) cm and knit 8 rows then patt. as k6 rows then work in patt. as given
Garment knitted in size 91-97 follows: for Back until sleeve measures 15
Length from top: 60 cm 1st row (C): k6, *k5, 5W* repeat cm from cast on edge ending with
Sleeve seam: 15 cm from * to * to last 6sts, 5W, k1. 6th or 12th row of patt. Cast off.
2nd row: P to end dropping extra
Materials: loops. TO MAKE UP AND NECK BORDER:
Main Colour: Mistique by 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th rows: (MC) k to Join right shoulder seam. With RS
StyleCraft. 50 gr balls x 4(4, 4) end. facing and MC pick up and k27sts
Contrast: Vinnis Nikkim, 50 gr 7th row (C): k1 * 5W, k5* repeat down left side of Front neck, k sts
balls x 4(4, 4) from * to* to last st, k1. from safety pin.
One pair 4,5 mm knitting needle 8th row: As 2nd row. Pick up 27sts up to shoulder line,
Spare needle 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th: (MC) k to end. pick up 20sts down right side of
Safety pin Repeat patt. from 1st to 12th row Back, k 10 centre sts and pick up
until back measures about 55 cm 20sts up left side of Back neck. K 6
Abbreviations: ending with 6th or 12th row of patt. rows.
st(s) = stitch(es) Join shoulder seam. Fold sleeve in
mc = main colour SHAPE NECK: half and place fold to shoulder
c = contrast Patt. 36(41, 46), turn and leave seam.
patt = pattern rem. sts on a spare needle. Sew sleeve to Front and Back.
beg = beginning Working on these sts only, cast off Join side and sleeve seam.
k = knit 5sts, patt. to end.
p = purl Next row: Patt. to end.
r(w)s = right(wrong)side Next row: Cast off 4 sts, patt. to
end. Continue in patt. until back
SPECIAL ABBREVIATION: measures 60 cm from cast on
5W = knit 5sts winding yarn 3 edge ending with 6th or 12th row
times round needle for every st. of patt. Cast off.
With RS facing return to sts left on
Tension: spare needle, transfer 10sts onto a
18sts to 10 cm over pattern safety pin, rejoin the matching
using 4,5 mm knitting needle yarn and complete second part to
match first.

FRONT
Work as given for Back until work
measures 50 cm from cast on
Yarn is available from Arthur Bales edge ending with 6th or 12th row
(011) 888 2401. Natalia teaches of patt.
knitting and crochet at Arthur Bales Work neck shaping as given for
on a Wednesday. Back.

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 by Jolanda Ingram, Sew Nifty, Kempton Park

Coffee Anyone?
With all the cheap home décor items arriving en masse in South Africa from the
East, create your own home furnishings and know that your home is unique! This is
a really pretty table cloth which features machine embroidered African designs.
Use the decorative stitches on your sewing machine to enhance the curved
shapes. The steps are easy to follow and you will really enjoy making this item!

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 Machine Embroidery

Requirements
Ÿ 1.25 m square of good quality
How to
white tabling fabric for the 1. Pre wash, starch and press centre.
centre (you will only need just the tabling fabric.
over 1 m of this. The rest you
could make up into matching TIP: As a money saver you can use
napkins if you wish) off cuts of Avalon dissolved in hot 45° line
45° line
Ÿ 1.25 m of quilting fabric for water to starch.
the border (If you wish to
make matching napkins, you 2. Remove the selvedge and
will have to add more fabric) accurately square the fabric to
Ÿ Thread for piecing exactly 40''.
Ÿ Machine embroidery thread
to match embroidery 3. Cut (4)x 9" strips across the
Ÿ Machine embroidery thread width of the quilting fabric.
for decorative stitching (Quilting fabric is usually 42" wide.)
around curves
Ÿ 2 Bobbins loaded with same 4. On the right side of the fabric
colour thread used in strip, draw a line, 1.5'' down from Trim 1/2" from this line on both
decorative thread the top edge. Draw a second line sides.
Ÿ Spray starch 6'' from the first line. Fold the strip in
Ÿ Long rotary ruler, cutter and half. Mark then draw a vertical line
mat down the centre.
Ÿ Water soluble marking pen
1½" from top
Ÿ Appliqué scissor (double
bend scissor)
Ÿ Embroidery designs of your
choice. We used bought
6" from first line
designs from Louisa Meyer
(See SOURCE at end of
project) 5. On both sides of the centre
line make a mark 20" away from
Optional: Wing needle and the centre line along both lines.
Double Mitre Ruler
6. Repeat with all four pieces.
Join the strips together. Press the
20" away seam open.
on both sides

TIP: Place the ruler under your

machine and move the needle to
the left to find your perfect ½ "
With your quilting ruler draw a line sewing line.
at a 45° angle from the 20" mark
facing inwards, towards the

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 7. Trace the two templates onto 10. Use the same bobbin colour the tabling to form the seam. Press
acetate or old x-ray! Scallop A is a as top thread to sew on the drawn well.
full scallop and used in the middle scallops on the right side of the
three curves on the fabric and fabric. Use a straight stitch to stitch 14. Open the corner and use the
Scallop B is reshaped on one side on the mark scallop lines. Use the mitre rule to draw in your mitre
to work with the 45° angle and needle down and pivot feature of corner with a water soluble pen.
used on the sides. your machine to create smooth
curves. When you reach the
8. Place Scallop A on the centre beginning of the straight stitch
point of the top line and match the change to a very narrow zigzag
straight edges with the drawn line. and go over the straight stitch, all
Reposition one full scallop on either the way around.
side of the centre scallop and
scallop B at both ends, aligning 11. Now cut away the fabric at
with the 45-degree angle. the top as close as possible with 15. Stitch on the drawn lines. Cut
Remember to flip the templates for the appliqué scissors. 1/8" (2 mm) away from the
the other side! stitching. Turn the corner over and
fold over a ½" seam allowance. On
the wrong side, using a large
basting straight stitch, stitch all the
way around the piece ± a foots
width from the edge. This will be
your guideline for sewing in the
hem on the right side.

12. Re-thread your sewing 16. Flip the cloth over and choose
machine with embroidery thread a blanket stitch. (You can opt to
at the top and choose a satin- use a wing needle here.) Stitch all
based decorative stitch to stitch around the edge using the basting
over the zigzag. Make the stitch stitch as a guide.
length quite short so that you have
a nice close finish! 17. Remove the basting stitches
or use them as a guide for a
9. With the wrong side facing up TIP: Make a sew a test piece to decorative stitch - the choice is
place the border onto a flat check the tension, length and yours.
surface. Carefully place the width. The stitches need to cover
starched tabling fabric, wrong side the zigzag and raw edge 18. Print templates for the
up on top of the border. Align the completely. Also make sure you machine embroidery. Mark the
edge of the tabling fabric with the start with a full bobbin! placement guides and stitch out
1½" drawn line. Pin in place with a the individual embroidery.
lot of pins!

SOURCE
African Divas and Shapes
and Scrolls by Louisa
Meyer:
meyerfam@netactive.co.
13. Fold and iron in a ½" seam za or 083 399 1628
allowance from the bottom of the
Jolanda Ingram, Sew Nifty
border fabric and then bring it over 082 711 3489

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 Placement on 6" line

Template A

Template B

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25
 Knitted Cow
by Dana Biddle

This little cow, knit

in pure cotton and
filled with pure
merino super wash
wool is a
wonderful, natural
toy for children of
all ages. It is the
second in our farm
yard knit along.
Look out for all the
other farm animals
and farm yard
playmat pieces.

Requirements
Cow
ColourSpun pure cotton Aran: charcoal and natural – 50g each
ColourSpun pure cotton DK happie: pink
ColourSpun embroidery thread #5: brown and black
Pure merino super wash stuffing 50g
4 mm knitting needles
4 mm double pointed needles
Yarn needle with large eye

Field
ColourSpun pure cotton super chunky: green – 100g
9 mm knitting needles
9 mm crochet hook

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 Knitted Cow Toy Knitting

Abbreviations Row 30, 32 and 34: Purl. Attach legs to bottom of body,
K = knit Row 33: K1, SSK, k to last 3sts, K2tog, one each side close to the back
P = purl k1. and close to the front. Make sure
K2tog = knit next 2 stitches together Cast off. you leave enough space between
P2tog = purl next 2 stitches Fold in half (side edges together) the back legs for the udder.
together and seam 3 sides, back, bottom
M1 = make one - use loop cast on and half of front, leaving the top Udder
S1PW = slip the next stitch purl wise front open- this is the neck. Stuff, Using pure cotton DK: pink. Cast on
SSK = Slip the next stitch and then shaping the body into a rounded 10sts.
the following one knit wise, insert “sausage” shape. (The long seam is Work 4 rows stocking stitch.
the left needle into the front of the the bottom of the body.) Row 5: K3, mb, k2, mb, k3.
2 slipped stitches and knit them Row 6 – 8: Work straight in stocking
together Legs: Make 4 stitch.
SSP = Slip the next stitch and then Cast on 8sts using pure cotton Aran Row 9: K3, mb, k2, mb, k3.
the following one knit wise, return natural. Row 10 - 13: Work straight in
the slipped stitches to the left Work 12 rows stocking stitch. stocking stitch.
needle. Cast off. Cast off.
P2togtbl – Insert the right needle up Fold in half (side edges together) Thread yarn around all 4 edges of
into back loops of the two stitches and seam cast off and side edges. square, place a little stuffing in the
and purl them together Stuff evenly. centre and pull up tight to close.
YF = Yarn to front of work
YB = Yarn to back of work
MB = Make bobble – into next
stitch, K3, (knit into front, back and
front of stitch again). Turn, P3, Turn,
K3tog.

NOTE: when seaming use either a

Kitchener or mattress stitch for
invisible seams.

Body
See graph for colour work
Cast on 30 stitches using pure
cotton Aran.
Work 26 rows stocking stitch.
Row 27: Cast off 5, K to end.
Row 28: Cast off 5, P to end.
Row 29 and 31: K1, (SSK) x2, k to last
5sts, (K2tog) x2, k1.

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 Knitted Cow Toy

Attach to bottom of body, Head Back Cast on 3sts using charcoal. **knit
between the back legs. Work as head front across.
Rows 1 – 6: Natural and rows 7 – 20: Slide the sts back across to the
Head Front charcoal. other end of the needle without
NOTE: Work colours as indicated. Stitch back and front head pieces turning and pull the yarn firmly
together, stuff, shaping head across the back of your work.
Strand colour not in use on wrong
before closing seam. Pull sides of Repeat from ** .
side of work.
head in slightly with a few invisible Work 5 rows charcoal and 6 rows
Cast on 5 stitches using pure cotton
stitches from side to side around natural.
Aran natural.
row 7 and 8.
Row 1: Knit. Cut yarn, leaving a tail. Thread
Row 2: C/on 2, purl. Ears: through sts and fasten off.
Row 3: C/on 2, knit. Right This will give you a stocking stitch
Row 4: Purl. Cast on 4 stitches using pure cotton cord – smooth side out.
Row 5: K1, ssk, k3, k2tog, k1. Aran: charcoal.
Row 6: Purl. Row 1: K1, m1, k3. Take a length of natural about 30
Row 7: Join charcoal yarn. K1, m1, Row 2: Purl. cm long and tie 4 knots along it,
natural k5, charcoal m1, k1. Row 3: K3, k2tog. spaced about 6 cm apart.
Row 8: Purl – keep colours as Row 4: Purl.
Row 5: K2, k2tog. Thread a darning needle with
previous row.
Row 6: P1, p2tog, cast off. another length of yarn, push the
Row 9: Charcoal (k1, m1) x2,
Left needle through the knots, holding
natural ssk, k1, k2tog, charcoal
Cast on 4 stitches using pure cotton the knots together and pull the
(m1, k1) x2.
Aran: charcoal. second piece of yarn through the
Row 10: Purl – keep colours as knots, then starting at the first knot,
Row 1: K3, m1, k1.
previous row. repeat and pull tight to hold the
Row 2: Purl.
Row 11: Charcoal k1, m1, k3, Row 3: SSK, k3. knots together. Stitch the tassel
natural k3, charcoal k3, m1, k1. Row 4: Purl. onto the bottom of the tail. Trim the
Row 12 - 14: Work straight in Row 5: SSK, k2. tassel ends and fray the yarn.
stocking stitch- keep colours as Row 6: P2tog, P1, cast off. Attach the tail to the back of the
previous row. Attach ears cast off edge to head, cow.
Row 15: Charcoal k3, k2tog, natural on side seams, one each side.
k3, charcoal ssk, k3. Field
Embroider eyes and nose on front Using a crochet chain, cast on
Row 16: Purl – keep colours as
of head using charcoal thread and 20sts.
previous row.
French knots for nose and brown Row 1 and 4: K1, (K1, YF, S1PW) to
Row 17: Charcoal k1, ssk, k1,
thread and colonial knots for eyes. last stitch, K1.
natural k3, charcoal k1, k2tog, k1.
Attach back of head to neck edge Row 2 and 3: P1, (P1, YB, S1PW) to
Row 18: Charcoal p1, p2tog natural last st, P1.
of body.
p3, charcoal p2togtbl, p1. Repeat these 4 rows 9 times, cast
Row 19: Natural k1, ssk, k1, k2tog, off in pattern.
Tail: Knitted I-Cord
k1.
I-Cord is tubular knitting done on 2
Row 20: Purl.
double pointed needles or on one Kits available from
Cast off.
circular needle. ColourSpun on 016 349 2949
or
www.colourspun.com

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On a daily basis, we are nearly all involved in buying or selling, from groceries to motor vehicles, From
bananas to highly technical equipment. When we buy we are consumers, when we sell we are suppliers. In
the past (well, before 2008) navigating the market as a consumer was a minefield. Items we bought back
then might have broken, malfunctioned or needed repairs which just never worked out right. This problem
for consumers went back in history to before the English language. There was a saying in Latin, “Caveat
Emptor “ which translates to “Let the Buyer to Beware”. Sandra Kloppers is a lawyer who deals a lot with
consumer protection and works closely with the Consumer Protection Board. Here she gives you a bit of
insight into consumer rights and the law.

I n 2008, a marvellous Act was

brought into being in South
Africa. It is called the Consumer
that it does not work properly.
2. Service providers, e.g. cell phone
companies, not adhering to their
claim on the flimsiest of excuses.
For example, one of my
clients had to have his leg
Protection Act (No 68 of 2008) and contracts or refusing to give amputated because he had
it offers protection to consumers information. received an open wound at work.
from faulty equipment and 3. Unscrupulous suppliers trying to He worked in a chicken factory
unethical suppliers. There is even a make a quick, illegal buck out of and the floor was not clean.
Consumer Protection Board which you, the consumer. You would be The insurance company refused his
deals with all consumer’s problems. surprised at how many con artists claim because he had broken his
The aim of the Act is to there are and how easy it is to leg 18 years previously and they
provide a consumer market that is scam someone with charm and advised him that the amputation
“fair, accessible, efficient, irresistible offers. was the result of an illness! I don’t
sustainable and responsible for the 4. A new “biggie” is failure of think one has to be a doctor to find
benefit of consumers generally”. It insurance companies to pay out a that patently ridiculous!
makes allowance for the state of
knowledge of the individual e.g. it Be aware of what your rights are.
does not presuppose we are all Read the act and if you are not
professors of consumer law. For sure find someone who can help
instance, it even places the you!
burden on the supplier to explain
- in full - the terms of a contract
(and especially the prejudicial
Y ME You can find out more about
terms) to the consumer, BU CONSU the consumer act here:
otherwise the consumer can www.labourguide.co.za/
defend himself saying that he did
consumer-protection
not understand all the terms and
conditions.
For legal advice contact Sandra Kloppers
Some of the recurring problems Email: sandra@v2s.co.za
being dealt with are : 072 059 1868

1. Goods and services which are

not up to scratch. I’m sure most of
us have bought an item and
been hugely disappointed when
it does not work properly, or take
an item in for repairs only to find (false)
g
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STITCHES 29
 Ladies Cardi
in Batik

made and designed by Natalia Valentin

model: Lauren Barwick
photographer: Owen Calverley

30 STITCHES
 Ladies Cardi in Batik Crochet

Requirements Pattern
• Stylecraft Batik DK,50 gr balls x BACK 10, 11) shells. Work straight until
9(10, 12,13) With 4 mm hook make 116(132: Front measures ± 15(15, 16, :16) cm
• 3,5 and 4,0 mm crochet hooks 148: 164) ch. less than Back to shoulder line
• 6 buttons **1st row: (RS) 2tr into 4th ch from ending with 5th row.
hook, miss 3ch,1dc in next ch *miss
Measurements: 3ch, 5tr in next ch(one shell), miss SHAPE NECK:
To fit: 81-86(91-97, 101-107, 112-117) 3ch, 1dc in next ch, rep from * to Patt. across 9(10, 10, 11) chsp, turn
cm bust last 4ch, miss 3ch, 3tr in last ch. and cont. in patt. across rem sts
Turn. until Front matches Back to
Length from top: 68(68, 70: 70) cm 2nd row: 6ch (counts as 1tr and shoulder line ending with 4th or 7th
Sleeve seam: 46(46, 47, 48) cm 3ch) 1tr in next dc* 3ch, miss 2tr, 1tr row of patt. Fasten off.
in next tr, 3ch, 1tr in next dc. Rep
Tension: from * to last 3sts, 3ch,1tr on top of RIGHT FRONT:
3 patt. to 10 cm using 4 mm tch. Turn. Work as given for Left front
crochet hook 3rd row: 1ch, * dc in next tr, 3ch, reversing neck shaping.
rep from * to last st. 1dc into 3rd ch
Abbreviations: at beg of previous row. Turn. SLEEVES:
ch=chain 4th row: 1ch, 1dc into first dc * 3ch, Make 68(68, 84, 84) ch and work in
dc=double crochet 1dc into next dc. Rep from * to patt. as given for Back from 1st to
ch.sp=chain space end. Turn. 9th row once then from 2nd to 8th
tr=treble 5th row: 1ch, *1dc into first dc,1 row once.
rep=repeat st(s)=stitch(es) shell into next dc, 1dc into next dc.
tch=turning chain Rep from * to end. Turn. SHAPE SIDES:
r(w)s=right(wrong)side 6th row: 6ch, miss 2tr, 1tr into next tr, 1st row: (9th row of patt). 3ch
patt.=pattern 3ch, 1tr into next dc, *3ch, miss 2tr, (counts as 1tr) 4tr in first dc* 1 shell
beg=beginning 1tr into next tr, 3ch, 1tr into next dc. in next dc, patt. to end. Work a
Rep from * to end. Turn. shell in last dc.
7th and 8th rows: As 3rd and 4th 2nd row: As 6th row of patt.
rows. 3rd and 4th rows: As 7th and 8th
9th row: 3ch(counts as 1tr) 2tr into rows.
first dc, 1dec into next dc,* 1 shell 5th row: As 9th row.
into next dc, 1dc into next dc, rep 6th row: As 2nd row.
from * to last dc, 3tr into last dc. 7th and 8th rows: As 3rd and 4th
Turn. rows.
Repeat from 2nd to 9th row for 9th row: As 5th row.
patt. 14(16, 18, 20) shells. 10th row: As 6th row.
Stylecraft yarns are available Work in patt until Back measures 11th and 12th rows: As 7th and 8th
from Arthur Bales in store or on 68(68, 70, 70) cm from starting ch rows.
mail order. You can contact ending with 4th or 7th row of patt. Rep from 1st to 12th row 5 times.
them on 011 888 22401. Fasten off. Work straight until sleeve measures
Natalia teaches knitting and 46(46, 47, 48) cm from starting ch
crochet at Arthur Bales on a LEFT FRONT ending with 4th or 8th row of patt.
Wednesday morning. Make 68(76, 84, 92) ch and work in Fasten off.
patt. as given for Back from ** 8(9, Continued on page 70.

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32 STITCHES
STITCHES 33
 Songs of Praise

A really pretty lap quilt featuring appliqué flowers, whimsical birds, strawberries and
pomegranates which can be made up in similar colours to ours or in Christmas
themed fabrics. This quilt makes a lovely table topper for holiday season and
features raw edge appliqué which is quick and easy to do.

34 STITCHES
by Esther Snyman Songs of Praise Quilting

Requirements L 3
l Background fabric: A total of
80 cm x 112 cm cream or
A 1 2
white tone on tone for
blocks. You can decide to
Y 4
mix and match the
background and not use the
O
same fabric for all the blocks. U
l
The choice is yours
12 Different strips 2½“ x 44”. T 5
Try to have some repeats 7 8
and not all completely
Diagram
different fabrics. When
choosing fabrics, make sure
6
you choose them in light,
medium and dark tones
l (11) 4½“ x 2½“ assorted
rectangles for the Flying Cutting
Geese units
l Assortment of off cuts for the 1. Cut your background fabric 2. Fuse to your choice of fabrics
appliqué. Raid your stash as as follows: then cut out on the line.
you do not need large Block 1: 6½“ x 16½“
quantities of fabrics. Use the Block 2: 12½“ x 12½“ 3. Remove the paper and fuse in
Layout Diagram as a guide Block 3: 6½“ x 6½“ position, following the numbers on
and incorporate different Block 4: 6½“ x 8½“ each pattern piece.
hues and tones to make up Block 5: 6½“ x 8½“
the quantities. The Block 6: 6½“ x 6½” 4. Drop your feed dogs then free
pomegranates are the Block 7: 10½“ x 12½“ motion appliqué the pieces in
largest pieces and you need Block 8: 6½” x 16½“ place. (See photo below.)
12" x 6" for them
l Heat n Bond Lite appliqué 2. Cut the 12 strips into 2½"
paper squares. You need 186 squares
l Pencil and paper scissors which will also be used in the Flying
l Rotary ruler, cutter and mat Geese units.
l Sewing thread
l Backing fabric and batting How to:
l Sewing machine and usual 1. Copy the appliqué patterns
sewing supplies. onto the appliqué paper, adding
in a little bit extra where the pieces
go under another piece. Cut out
Finished size: ± 43" x 38" just outside the lines.
Seam allowance: ¼"

STITCHES 35
 Songs of Praise

5. Place the completed

background blocks on your design 1 2 3
wall in the correct positions,
leaving spaces between them. See
Layout Diagram.

Block 3
6. Stitch (3) 2½" squares together 6½" x 6½"
to make a row. Stitch another (3)
squares together and press. Join
Block 2
the two rows. Press then attach to 12½" x 12½"
Block 1
the top of Block 1. 6½" x 16½"
Block 4
7. Using the diagram alongside 6½" x 8½"
as a guide, attach rows of squares
to the tops of your background
blocks. You will see that some of
the blocks have 1 row of squares
above them and some have more
than 1 row.
Block 5
6½" x 8½"
Block 2: Attach (6 squares) x 2 rows
Block 7
Block 3: Attach (3 squares) x 1 row
10½" x 12½"
Block 4: Attach (3 squares) x 1 row Block 8
Block 5: Attach (3 squares) x 1 row 6½" x 16½"
Block 6: Attach (3 squares) x 1 row
Block 6
Block 7: Attach (6 squares) x 4 rows
6½" x 6½"
Block 8: Attach (3 squares) x 2 rows

8. Press the blocks then join them

into strips. Join squares to form
rows and attach to bottom of strips
as shown in the diagrams below.
When complete, press then pin on 9. Join (3) rows of 20 squares.
display wall leaving spaces Press then attach 1 row to the left 3
between them. hand side of the first strip and the
3rd strip. Press. Attach the last strip 1
to the right hand side of the 3rd 4
3 strip. Press and hang up on wall.

1 2
4 The Flying Geese units:
You need to make 11 of these units
5
and you will use the rectangles you 8
5 cut and some of the remaining 2½" 6
7 8 squares.

6 Strip 1 Strip 3

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 Songs of Praise

1. On the wrong side of a

square, draw a line diagonally
across the square using a sharp Block 6
pencil and ruler.

2. Place the square and a

rectangle wrong sides together 4 7
and pin. Stitch down the drawn 5
line.

10 1
8 9
3. Trim off the corner with a ¼"
seam allowance then press
open. Do the same with the
other side.

6 2
3
Piece already mirrored.
Add in extra for pieces
that fit under other pieces.

aside for the border wide strips to fit, remembering

cornerstones.) that your side strips will be shorter
to accommodate the
6. Join the rows of squares cornerstones.
and flying geese to form one
long strip. Take note of the Finishing up:
direction in which the Flying Sandwich the quilt top, batting
Continue until you have made 11 Geese point when joining the and backing fabric and quilt. I
of these units. Remember to mix rows. Press well. echo quilted around the motifs
and match the fabrics. then quilted in the ditch along all
7. Join the strips as shown in the seams. You can use an all
4. Join (6) of these units together the Layout Design. Press then over design if you wish.
and press. Join the remaining (5) trim square. Your centre
units together. section is complete. When complete, attach a
double fold binding.
5. Join the remaining 2½" squares 8. Measure your top across
together in rows of two. (Keep 4 the width and length. Cut 2½"

STITCHES 37
 Block 8

2 3
9

10
11

Block 1

5 6

3 2
1
8
4

38 STITCHES
 Patterns
Tips for appliqué
• Cut your background
fabric slightly bigger (at least
5 1" larger all around than
your finished size). You can
trim it back to the correct

6 size once you have

completed the appliqué.
• When appliqué pieces
4 overlap its called "Layered
appliqué". It is important to
stitch the bottom layer in
place first.
• You do not need to turn

1 under seam allowances that

lay under other pieces.
• If your pattern has
7 numbers referring to the
stitching sequence (order in
which pieces are
appliquéd), transfer the
numbers to the background
fabric.
• Lightly trace the design
onto your background
fabric using a thin
mechanical pencil,
silver pencil or white
chalk pencil for dark
fabrics or make an
overlay to guide you
with placement if you
do not want to draw
onto the background fabric.
9
1
11

10
12

STITCHES 39
 Block 7
9
7
Block 7
5 8
4
3

1
10
2
5
6
11

12
14
13 Block 7 6

Block 4 & 5

3 1

2
Block 7

Make 1 then mirror 1

Eye is a French knot and
legs are free motion stitched

40 STITCHES
Block 7

Block 7
7 9
Block 7
c k7
Blo
Petals are all layer 3
Add in extra for the
sections that go under
the calyx
Block 7
8
4
Block 7 3 Block 7

11
2
Block 7
13
Block 7

14
10
Block 7 Block 7 Block 7

12
12

STITCHES 41
 Block 2 5 6
1

10

2
7

9
8

4
5
Block 3 9 2
6

Blo
ck
2
1 7
3
8

7
Block 2

9
Block 2
Block 2

For any queries, contact

Esther Snyman
8
072 612 3284
esther@wispernet.co.za

42 STITCHES
 10 Free motion stitch detail onto wings
and tail feathers. Tail feathers go
over the branch.

Eye is a French knot

Block 2

3 Bl
oc
k2

Blo
ck
2
1

Block 2 Block 2

5 6

STITCHES 43
 Ribbon Embroidery
by Di van Niekerk

44 STITCHES
Requirements

ŸPrinted or traced design Needles:

ŸWindow fabric ŸCrewel size 8 or 9
ŸSmall seed beads: lilac / baby pink ŸChenille size 20 and 22
ŸBacking fabric ŸTapestry no 24
Ÿ10 inch (25 cm) hoop ŸCrewel size 10 or straw size 9 for
beading
Ribbons:
1) Di van Niekerk's Stitches used:
2 mm silk no 30 Back stitch, Detached chain-stitch,
2) Di van Niekerk's Fly stitch, Fly-stitch rose, French knot,
2 mm silk no 69 Outline stitch, Raised stem-stitch,
3) Di van Niekerk's Ribbon stitch, Stem stitch, Stab
4 mm silk no 127 stitch, Straight stitch, Twisted ribbon-
stitch and Whipped back-stitch.
Thread:
a) Gumnut Aztecs turquoise
(medium)
b) Gumnut Astecs turquoise (dark)
c) Chameleon stranded silk no 40
d) Chameleon stranded silk no 23
E) Kreinik blending filament no 032
pearl

Note: use one strand of thread

unless suggested otherwise.

STITCHES 45
 The Alphabet: N

3.
5.

Stitch Sequence

7.

1.
4.

2.

10. 10.
9. 8.
6.

1. Fill the initial: Use two strands of stems. For very fine stems it is not
thread a and form the foundation necessary to whip the back stitches.
stitches for raised stem-stitch. Work
horizontal stitches from side to side 3. Make the light green stems:
spaced about 3 mm apart. Pull the Use two strands of thread b and
stitches quite taut and use an even form the green stems in back stitch
tension. Work over the flowers, as you did above. To form the thick
leaves and stems. Use two strands green stems, use ribbon 1 and whip
of the same thread a for the raised the back stitches as you did before.
stem-stitch, pushing the stitches
close together with your fingertip as 4. Make the light green leaves:
you form the subsequent rows. Use ribbon 1 and detached chain-
stitch to form the light green leaves,
2. Make the turquoise blue stems: working from the stem outwards.
Use two strands of thread b and Add a two-wrap French knot at the
form the turquoise blue stems in end of the light green stems.
back stitch. Refer to the design for Change to thread d and make a
the position of the stems, making straight stitch at the tip of some
stitches about 3 mm in length. Use a leaves for an interesting play with
gentle, even tension and make colour.
shorter stitches when you reach a
curve. Use ribbon 2 and whip the 5. Make the leaves on the
back stitches to form the thick blue rounded ends: Use ribbon 1 and

46 STITCHES
 The Alphabet: N

start at the sharp tip of the leaf with a straight stitch. 10. Embellish the initial: Use thread b and stem or
Make two or three fly stitches close together to fill in outline stitch along the edges of the initial to create a
the shape of a leaf. Change to thread b and add a shadow and to neaten the edge. Add three-wrap
straight stitch down the centre of the leaf. Change to French knots on the rounded ends of the initial.
thread e and add a second straight stitch alongside to Change to thread e and whip some stems again with
create interesting highlights. the shiny thread to add interesting highlights. Attach
three pink beads at the sharp points of the initial.
6. Make the turquoise blue leaves: Use ribbon 2 and
detached chain-stitch to form the turquoise blue
leaves on the stem. Work from the stem outwards. Add
a one-wrap French knot at the end of the blue stems.
Change to thread c and add a light green straight
stitch on some leaves. Use thread b to add the dark
turquoise stitches at the tip of the leaves.

7. Make the pink buds: Use ribbon 3 and ribbon or

straight stitch to form the tiny pink buds. Use detached
chain-stitch for the large teardrop shape buds. Make a
ribbon stitch on the top if you need to form a fuller
bud. Use thread c or d, add a few straight stitches at
the tip of the buds. To neaten the detached chain-
stitches, use thread d or b and a grab stitch. To form
the calyx on the side of the large bud, use ribbon 1
and a fly stitch. Change to thread d and use tiny stab
stitches to re-shape the calyx if necessary.

8. Make the pink roses: Use thread d and make four

or five French knots in the centre of the rose. Wrap the
thread twice around the needle. Change to ribbon 3
and make fly-stitch roses. Use a gentle tension for a
soft, open rose.

9. Make the pink daisies: Use ribbon 3 and ribbon

stitch to form the pink daisies. Use twisted ribbon-stitch
for the curved petals. Work from the centre outwards.
Change to thread d and make two-wrap French knots
in the centre of the daisy. Add a yellow knot at the tip
of some daisy petals. Use thread c and the same stitch
to make the green knots in the centre.

For more information, to purchase the pre-printed designs, Di van Niekerk

books etc., please contact Di on 021 671 4604 or www.dicraft.co.za

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48 STITCHES
by Glynis Brooke Weaving

Three thick ’n thirsty cotton tea towels, all different, all woven
on the same warp.

Handwoven tea-towels
for a festive table or al-fresco lunch
Probably the most underestimated item in any kitchen table that is graced with crisp fresh linen and a crispy
is the humble tea-towel. We all own a pile of them, crusted cottage loaf wrapped in an equally crisp tea
and we all mistreat them, abuse them, burn them (I towel. A basket of fresh bread rolls lined with a pretty
cook on a gas hob) and wear holes in them, and towel, or even a tray covered with an attractive cloth
then buy the next lot without giving them a second will add a certain level of elegance to any table. For
thought. It may come as a surprise then, when I me, it is about the memories associated with them
confess that one of my favourite things to weave is that makes them so special – who I was with the
tea-towels – and guest towels, and hand towels ... But previous time I used them, who gave them to me, or
tea-towels most of all. even who gave me the materials that I used to make
There is something rather special about a celebration them.

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 These particular cloths are
made from Egyptian cotton
which was passed on to me by a
non-weaving buddy many years
ago. I stowed it away in my stash,
and it jumped straight into my
hands when I started planning this
project. Red and White is
such a classic kitchen
combination, and totally
appropriate for the forthcoming
Holiday season. The structure I
chose is the classic ‘Waffle
Weave’, with its little hollows that
make it super absorbent and
attractive into the bargain.
Waffle weave is easily
achievable on a Rigid Heddle
loom, and in this case, because
the borders are plain weave, I Begin by weaving 4 cm using plain sewing cotton for the weft.
have used two pick up sticks. If I
were weaving the waffle structure threads (one slot thread and one way means that the turned section
to the full width of the cloth, one hole thread). The inlay pattern is of the hem is less bulky, and neater
pick up stick would have been woven on a plain ground, not the in appearance than if the normal
sufficient. waffle structure. weft thread were used.
The cotton I used My colour sequence for After the hem section, weave
approximates a four ply thickness, making the warp (using the direct at least ten rows of plain weave
and although it is not available in warping method) over 50 cm, using before commencing the Waffle
this country, Colourspun’s four ply the 12.5 d.p.i reed was as follows: Weave pattern.
cotton would work beautifully and Thread 10 slots white, 2 slots red , 4 For the waffle weave section,
the superb colour range offers slots white, 4 slots red, 4 slots white, put your heddle in the down
plenty of choice. The correct reed 2 slots red and then white only until position and behind the heddle,
for this thickness is the 12.5 d.p.i, 26 slots before the other side, when with the first pick up stick, go over
which, once the cloth is washed, the stripe pattern is repeated. End one warp thread and under the
gives a nice dense structure. the warp threading with 10 slots next, over one and under one all
To weave the cloths, you will white to balance the pattern. the way across the warp. If you are
need first to plan your stripe Once the warp is completed only picking a certain section of
pattern, and of course you can use and rolled on to the warp roller, the warp, put your pick up stick
as few or as many colours as you thread the holes and tie on to the through the normal shed until you
like. I chose just two, because I front stick in the usual way. Then, come to the section where you
wanted a really fresh look, and set using ordinary sewing thread as want the waffle weave to show,
my warp at 50 cm wide. Two of the weft, weave 4 cm plain weave. This and then go over one and under
towels have decorative panels will be the hem which will be zig- one for that particular section, and
which are made using a simple zagged, or put through the take the pick up stick back into the
inlay technique, and to plan the overlocker once the towel is off the normal shed for the rest of the
inlay pattern, you will need to plot loom, before being turned under warp width.
your design on squared paper, and hemmed in the normal way.
using one square per pair of Using sewing thread as weft in this Leaving this stick in place, the

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weaving routine is as follows:
Row 1 Heddle down. Put the
stick onto its side to
create the spaces in the
warp that form the first
row of the pattern.
Row 2 Heddle up. Keep the pick
up stick flat, and move it
right up until it is lying
behind the heddle – this
raises the extra warp
threads that make the
vertical sides of the waffle
weave cells.
Row 3 Heddle down. This is a
normal down row, so the
pick up stick stays at the
back of the loom, close to
the roller.
Row 4 With the heddle up, and
Plain weave border with the Waffle Weave in the centre panel.
the stick lying flat, slide
the stick up to just
behind the heddle as
you did for row 2.
Row 5 With the heddle in the
down position, turn the
stick on it’s side, and
bring it up to just behind
the heddle. This row
creates the second row
of horizontal skips, that
closes the top of the
waffle cell.
Row 6 In order to complete the
sequence, this row must
be a plain row with the
heddle in the up
position, and the stick
lying flat at the back of
the loom next to the
roller.
By repeating rows 3 and 4, two
or even three times it is possible Detail of the inlay showing the pattern thread going through the shed, and floating
over the pattern areas.
to extend the length of the
waffle weave cell. However it is
important to remember that long If you choose to use the waffle up stick must run through the
“floats” can become unstable if weave structure over only a certain middle of the shed in the areas
allowed to become too long. section of the warp, then the pick which are not picked up, and over

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 one warp and under one in the
pick up areas. In this instance, you
will need to use a second pick up
stick in the following way:
With the heddle in the
down position and the first pick up
stick already in place, pick up the
warp thread that are lying over the
top of the first pick up stick and
that form part of the pattern areas.
Thus this second stick, will only have
threads in the areas where the
pattern will occur. It is this second
stick which will then be moved up
to behind the heddle when the
heddle is in the up position in rows
2 and 4, while the first stick will
remain at the back of the loom
next to the roller.
The inlay designs are a
weaving technique which offers
pleasing design. It is also, of course result is so satisfying. If you take it
great scope for embellishments.
perfectly feasible to opt for a step by step you are sure to grasp
They are constructed by putting
simple cross-stitch or embroidered the concept. Once you have
the plain warp through the shed in
design for the embellishment made and used your own towels
the normal way, and running the
instead of the pattern inlay. they will no doubt become a
pattern thread through the same
This may seem like a feature in your home, and the
shed, going over or under the
complicated instruction to follow, homes of family and friends too!
upper layer of warp threads in any
but I do urge you to try it as the
sequence the constructs a

Glynis teaches weaving and sells all the supplies you require to start weaving
including the looms. Contact her on www.brooklands.co.za or 0828862152

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 Photographer: Nikki Opperman

Little Village
Down South
Part 4: Rose Cottage
In Part 4 of our Little Village Down South series we will complete the
Rose Cottage with its neatly trimmed rose bushes on either side.
In the next issue we will make the Church.

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 by Renette Opperman ©
073 303 1568
opperman.dje@gmail.com

Requirements This series of village houses wall hanging is foundation

Before you begin: pieced and not at all difficult to stitch. Use your choice of
l Consult the diagram to fabrics to make them, depicting your own village. Once
determine the finished size of you have completed the series of houses, why not paint
each block
l The pattern is broken up into
the matching quilt hanger shown above?
smaller sections. Each section
is then stitched together to Each of these buildings can also be used as individual wall
form a whole
hangings or combined to make a wall hanging.
l The sashing between the
blocks is 1¼" wide

You will need:

l Assortment of fabrics (see Diagram
main photo for ideas)
l 50 cm sashing fabric
l 1 m background fabric 2.
1. Rose Cottage 3.
l 75 cm border fabric Post Office Hotel
10"x 8½"
l 110 cm square of batting and 10"x 10" 10"x 10"
backing fabric
l Ruler and fine liner
l Add-a-Quarter ruler
l Assorted embroidery threads 4. 5. 6.
for embellishing blocks Quilt Shop Church Garden Cottage
10"x 7" 10"x 10" 10"x 7"
l Neutral coloured sewing
thread for piecing
l Rotary cutter, ruler and mat
l Sewing machine and usual
sewing requirements 7. 10.
8.
Railway Station School
Bonny House
10"x 10" 10"x 10"
10"x 8½"
Finished size: 37" x 32"
Seam allowance: ¼”

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 Little Village
Little Part
Village 4 4
Part Quilting

The Rose Cottage pattern is divided Fold the pattern back and trim assemble in rows as shown. Remove
into units A to H as shown. excess fabric to ¼" seam paper once you have completed
allowance every time you the block.
The dark lines are the stitching lines and complete a stitching line. This will
the outside, grey stippled lines are the reduce any bulkiness in the seams. Embellish the block with charms if
cutting lines. you wish.
Reduce your stitch size to 1.5 and
Follow the stitching sequence on each start and stop exactly on the line. We will only add the sashings once
template i.e. starting with 1 and ending we have completed all the blocks.
with 18. Stitch the individual units and

Foundation Piecing Units A to H:

Unit A - Front Door Unit B - Wall Unit C - Wall

5 9 9
4 5 5

1 1
7 3 4 8 7 3 4 8
2 2
2 1 3
6 6

X 10 10 X

Unit D - Roof

X X
14 7 15
10 5 11
12 13
1
3 4
8 2 9
6

Unit E - Chimney

X 2 1 3 X

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 Seam allowance: ¼” (6 mm) Little Village Part 4

X
X

G
H
X

X
Unit F - Left Flower Pot

X
X X X X

X
X
2 1 3
7 8

X
X
4
5 6

C
D
E

Unit G - Right Flower Pot

A
X X X X
2 1 3
7 8

4
5 6

B
X
X

Unit H -
Rose Bushes
X
X

CUT 2
X
H

F
X

X
X

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 by Dana Biddle

Modular Diamonds
A super quick and fun item to make that will use up all your left over
bits of yarn. A great little bag that can be used for shopping or a day at
the beach and can be made by anyone including beginners!

Requirements
l 4 mm crochet
hook
l An assortment of
ColourSpun Pure
Cotton DK
Happies
l ColourSpun Pure
Cotton Fabric
Square for lining
l Large bead or
button for
fastening
l Quilting thread
for joining lining
to bag

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www.ColourSpun.com
016 349 2949 Modular Diamonds Crochet

Abbreviations
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
Pattern
st/s = stitch/es
dec = (insert hook into next st, pull NOTE: above, plot a pattern for the lining
up loop) x 3; yarn over hook; pull • Wherever the side of a block is of your bag. Cut out leaving a
through 4 loops not attached to another block, seam allowance of 5 mm all
work the first row stitches in around. Attach sides of blocks
The diamonds can be worked Chainless Foundation Double according to diagram and press
separately and then stitched Crochet. down hem on blocks 9, 11, 20 and
together or can be crochet onto • Start every row with a Chainless 22. Insert lining into knitted bag and
each other leaving only 2 short Double Crochet turning stitch. attach by stitching together
seams to complete (6 to 21 and Chainless Foundation Double securely.
10 to 17). Crochet Handles (Make 2)
1st dc: 2 ch, insert hook into 2nd ch (The length of the handles may be
On the diagram, the indicates from hook, pull up loop, ch1, yarn adjusted by working more or fewer
the top of each diamond. The over hook, pull through 2 loops on stitches.)
diagonal lines indicate the hook. Work in dc throughout, changing
direction of the decreases. The 2nd and all following dc: insert hook colour randomly.
sequence of blocks is numbered into ch1 of previous stitch, pull up Row 1: work chainless foundation
in black and the numbers in blue loop, ch1, yarn over hook, pull double crochet to required length.
indicate which blocks are joined through 2 loops on hook. Row 2 to 12: dc.
to each other and where, when Chainless Double Crochet Turning
st
Fold 1 handle in ½ lengthwise.
they are not adjacent to each Starting at the bottom of the
Stitch
other. Note that blocks 11 and 20 outside edge of block 9 and ending
Complete the previous row, turn,
are not joined together. at the bottom of the outside edge
insert hook into last st of previous
row, pull up loop, yarn over hook, of block 11, pin handle together
Each diamond shape is crochet
pull through 2 loops on hook = 1st lengthwise, encasing the outside
by starting with an odd number of
dc. edges of blocks 9 and 11. Stitch
stitches then decreasing 2 stitches
Basic Diamond together along length making sure
in the middle of every row until
Change colour after row 2 and row it is securely attached to the bag.
you run out of stitches. By nd
8. Repeat as above to attach 2
following this simple rule you can
Row 1: 29dc. handle to blocks 20 and 22.
adjust the size of your bag to
Row 2: 13dc, dec, 13dc – 27sts. Fastening
whatever you like.
Row 3: 12dc, dec, 12dc – 25sts. Starting by working into the point
Row4: 11dc, dec, 11dc – 23sts. where blocks 20 and 22 meet,
2 1 4 7
Row 5: 10dc; dec, 10dc – 21sts. crochet a chain about 18 cm long
6 21 18 15 13 12 10 Row 6: 9dc, dec, 9dc – 19sts. and work dc back along its length.
22 19 16 14
14
Continue pattern as set until 1st Join to the point where blocks 20
12
remains, end off. and 22 meet, to form a loop. Make
17
20 17 14 sure that the loop is securely
Following the diagram complete
11 10 12 and attach all 22 diamonds. attached to the bag. End off.
Lining Position felt bead or button on
9 8 7 12
Measure the size of 1 knitted block 8 so that the loop fastening
21 6 5 4 13 diamond. will close the bag snugly without
3 Using these measurements, where 1 pulling. Attach securely.
6 3 1 15
2
diamond = 1 block of the diagram
3 2 18
21

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 Santa's Gift Bag by Sharon Calverley

This nifty little bag filled with Christmas goodies is a different way to give
gifts. Super easy to make and re-usable, which solves the problem of
what to do with endless piles of gift wrap left over after Christmas day.
You can also use this cute little Santa design to make placemats.

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 Santa's Gift Bag Sewing

Requirements How to
l 25 cm x 106 cm strip (WOF) of 1. Copy the foundation pattern Santa) and attach to bottom of
green and blue fabric. I used a and cut out the individual sections. block. Put the remaining piece of
blue with white splotches and the strip to one side as we will use
a green Christmas themed 2. Stitch out the individual that for the handle.
fabric sections then join together. Your
l Off cuts of fabric for Santa block will finish to 6½" square. 9. Cut 2½" wide strips from the
block: red, flesh and white (I blue fabric and attach to sides.
used one with blue stars) 3. Remove the paper then spray Press well and trim to neaten.
l From another red fabric you with spray starch. Press well.
need: (1) 2½" x 9" strip and (2)
2½" x 22" strips
l Neutral and red sewing thread
l Spray starch
l Turning tool or safety pin
l Heat erase pen
l Dark blue embroidery thread
and needle
l Rotary ruler, cutter and mat
l Sewing machine and usual
sewing requirements

Optional: Edge stitch foot and 10. Using the finished piece as a
some blusher 4. Using a heat erase pen, draw guide cut (1) back piece from the
in some facial features. blue fabric. Then from the
remaining green fabric cut a back
5. Stitch the eyes with a 5-wrap and front.
French knot then the nose and lips
with a back or stem stitch using 2 11. Place a blue back and the
strands of dark blue embroidery pieced piece right sides together
thread. and stitch around the sides and
bottom, leaving the top open.
6. From the green fabric cut (4) Clip the bottom corners and turn
1½" inch wide strips to fit the block right side out.
and attach as the first border.
TIP: Remember to double stitch the
7. Cut a 2½" wide strip of blue start or end of your stitching to
fabric and attach to top of block. reinforce it.

8. Cut a 2½" wide strip of red 12. Place the green front and
fabric (it doesn't have to be the back right sides together and
same as the one you used on stitch the sides and bottom

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 Santa's Gift Bag

together, keeping a section in the of the way then pin all around the
middle of the bottom open so that top. Stitch around the top.
you can turn right side out later on.
Clip corners. 19. Pull the bag through the
opening in the lining. Close the
13. Using the remaining red 2½" x opening in the lining.
22" strips, turn a small hem on both
ends of each strip. 20. Remove the pins from the
handles because they are bound
14. Fold the strips lengthwise in to prick you. Push the lining back
half, right sides together and press. down into the bag.
Stitch down the length, making
sure you double stitch at the start 21. Take your time to roll the seam
and end. at the top so that they lay neatly
then press well.
15. Turn right side out with the
turning tool or safety pin. Press. All that remains is to top stitch
around the top of the bag and to

Section 3: Santa's Gift Bag

16. Pin straps to front and back of fill with pressies!
bag. Stitch in place making sure
that you stitch at least ½" from the PS: A little bit of blusher rubbed
top otherwise the handles will get onto his cheeks puts a bit of colour 1
caught in the seam allowances. on his face!
TIP: Before stitching in place make
100% sure that the handles lay
correctly. 2

Section 1: Santa's Gift Bag

17. Pin the handles facing down 1

and out of the way. 2
18. Place the main bag inside the
lining, right sides together and line
the side seams up. Check that the
handles are facing down and out

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 Santa's Gift Bag

Section 2: Santa's Gift Bag Section 4: Santa's Gift Bag

1 2 3
2 1

4 5
Section 5: Santa's Gift Bag

Section 6: Santa's Gift Bag

1 3
1
2 2

Section 7: Santa's Gift Bag

TIP:
Colour the sections in
with pencil crayons,
then you won't get
confused

Section 8: Santa's Gift Bag

1 2 3

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 by Sarah Hatton
for Rowan Yarns

64 STITCHES
 OPHELIA Knitting

Pattern
BACK next row. 20(22, 25, 28) sts.
Using 2.75 mm needles cast on 169
(187, 207, 225) sts. Shape shoulder
Row 1 (RS): K1(1, 2, 2), *yfwd, K5, lift Cast off 8(9, 11, 12) sts at beg of
2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th sts on right next row, then 3sts at beg of foll
needle over first st and off right row. Cast off rem 9(10, 11, 13) sts.
needle, yfwd, K1, rep from * to last With RS facing, rejoin yarn to rem
0(0, 1, 1) st, K0(0, 1, 1). 113(125, 139, sts, cast off centre 35(35, 37, 37) sts,
151) sts. Work in g st for 3 rows, patt. to end. Complete to match
ending with RS facing for next row. first side, reversing shapings.

Change to 3.25 mm needles. Beg FRONT

and ending rows as indicated and Work as given for Back until 40(40,
repeating the 40 row patt. rep 42, 42) rows less have been
throughout, cont in patt. from worked than on Back to beg of
Requirements chart as folls: Work 36 rows, ending shoulder shaping, ending with RS
with RS facing for next row. facing for next row.
SIZE: S, M, L, XL Keeping patt. correct, dec 1st at
To fit bust: 81-86(S) 91-97(M) each end of next and every foll Shape front neck
102-107(L) 112-117(XL) cm
8th row until 105(117, 131, 143) sts Next row (RS): patt. 29(31, 35, 38)
rem. Cont straight until back meas sts and turn, leaving rem sts on a
YARN
38(39, 40, 41) cm, ending with RS holder. Work each side of neck
Rowan Cotton Glacé
facing for next row. separately. Keeping patt. correct,
12 (13, 15, 16) x 50gm
1 pair 2.75 mm knitting needles
dec 1st at neck edge of next 6
1 pair 3.25 mm knitting needles Shape armholes rows, then on foll 6(6, 7, 7) alt rows.
Keeping patt. correct, cast off 6(7, 17(19, 22, 25) sts. Work 21 rows,
TENSION 8, 9) sts at beg of next 2 rows. ending with RS facing for next row.
23sts and 32 rows to 10 cm 93(103, 115, 125) sts. Dec 1st at
measured over stocking stitch each end of next 3(5, 7, 9) rows, Shape shoulder
using 3.25 mm needles. then on foll 3(4, 4, 4) alt rows. Cast off 8(9, 11, 12) sts at beg of
81(85, 93, 99) sts. Cont straight until next row. Work 1 row. Cast off rem
armhole meas. 21(22, 23, 24) cm, 9(10, 11, 13) sts. With RS facing,
ending with RS facing for next row. rejoin yarn to rem sts, cast off
centre 23sts, patt. to end.
Shape back neck Complete to match first side,
Next row (RS): patt. 23(25, 28, 31) reversing shapings.
sts and turn, leaving rem sts on a
Rowan Yarns are available holder. Work each side of neck LONG SLEEVES
from Arthur Bales 011 888 2401. separately. Cast off 3sts at beg of Using 2.75 needles cast on 81(85,
They also sell on mail order. next row, ending with RS facing for 87, 91) sts.

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 Ophelia

Row 1 (RS): K2(1, 2, 1), *yfwd, K5, lift row. Join long sleeve seam. Join short
2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th sts on right Change to 3.25 mm needles. sleeve seam. Slip long sleeve inside
needle over first st and off right Beg and ending rows as indicated, short sleeve and sew together
needle, yfwd, K1, rep from * to last cont in patt. from chart as folls: around sleeve top edge, easing in
1(0, 1, 0) st, K1(0, 1, 0). 55(57, 59, 61) Work 8 rows, ending with RS facing slight fullness of short sleeve. Set in
sts. Work in g st for 3 rows, ending for next row. sleeves using a set-in method.
with RS facing for next row.
Change to 3.25 mm needles. Beg Shape top
and ending rows as indicated, cont Keeping patt. correct, cast off 6(7,
in patt. from chart, shaping sides by 8, 9) sts at beg of next 2 rows.
inc 1st at each end of 7th and 71(73, 75, 77) sts. Dec 1st at each
every foll 8th row until there are end of next 5 rows, then on foll alt
63(67, 69, 71) sts, taking inc sts into row. 59(61, 63, 65) sts. Work 1 row,
patt. Work 9(1, 1, 1) rows, ending ending with RS facing for next row.
with RS facing for next row. (40 rows (18 rows of patt. completed.) Beg
of patt. completed.) Beg with a K with a K row, cont in st st, dec 1st at
row, cont in st st, inc 1st at each each end of next and every foll alt
end of next (7th, 7th, 7th) and every row to 23sts, then on foll row, ending
foll 10th(8th: 8th: 8th) row to 83(73: with RS facing for next row.
81, 93) sts, then on every foll – (10th, 21sts. Cast off 4sts at beg of next 2
10th, 10th) row until there are – (87, rows. Cast off rem 13sts.
91, 95) sts. Cont straight until sleeve
meas 46(47, 48, 48) cm, ending with MAKING UP
RS facing for next row. Press. Join right shoulder seam using
back stitch, or mattress stitch if
Shape top preferred.
Cast off 6(7, 8, 9) sts at beg of next 2
rows. 71(73, 75, 77) sts. Dec 1st at Neckband
each end of next 11 rows, then on With RS facing and using 2.75 mm
every foll alt row to 39sts, then on needles, pick up and knit 23(23, 25,
foll 9 rows, ending with RS facing for 25) sts down left side of neck, 23sts
next row. 21sts. Cast off 4sts at beg from Front, 23(23, 25, 25) sts up right
of next 2 rows. Cast off rem 13sts. side of neck, then 45(45, 47, 47) sts
from Back. 114(114, 120, 120) sts.
SHORT SLEEVES Work in g st for 3 rows, ending with
Using 2.75 mm needles cast on RS facing for next row.
123(129, 135, 141) sts. Now work picot cast-off as folls: cast
Row 1 (RS): K2, *yfwd, K5, lift 2nd, off 3sts (one st on right needle), *slip
3rd, 4th and 5th sts on right needle st on right needle back onto left
over first st and off right needle, needle, cast on 2sts, cast off 5sts
yfwd, K1, rep from * to last st, K1. 83 (one st on right needle), rep from *
(87, 91, 95) sts. Work in g st for 3 to end and fasten off.
rows, ending with RS facing for next

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 Ke y K on RS, P on WS yfwd K2tog K2tog tbl sl1, K2tog, psso
40

30

20
40 row patt. repeat

10

small size long slee ve

medium size long slee ve
large size long slee ve
x large size long slee ve
small small size short slee ve small
medium medium size short slee ve medium
large large size short slee ve large
x large x large size short slee ve x large

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67
 by Marlene van Rooyen
from The Sisterhood

Crochet a
DREAM CATCHER
Getting started with crochet might look complicated but in fact it is all based
on very basic stitches. We grabbed some costume jewellery that we wanted to
recycle, bits and bobs of left over wool for this quick project. Get started
crocheting - you will be hooked in no time!

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 Crochet Dream Catcher

Requirements Pattern
l 3.0 mm Crochet hook Collect an assortment of items and ROUND 3: Sl st into space between
l Left over 4ply cotton yarn or materials for the dream catcher 2dc from round 2. Ch5 (this counts
any thin yarn from previous i.e., beads, ribbons, material, thin as 1dc and 2ch) into the same
projects. Try to use wool that rope, wire, feathers etc. Decide on space. *1dc and 2ch* in each
will fit with the size of your the colour and type of wool you space between 2dc from round 2.
hoop – the smaller the hoop are going to use. Find a spot to Repeat from * until end. Sl st into
the thinner the yarn relax in the house and start 3rd ch from start (12dc and 12
l We recycled costume crocheting your first dream loops).
jewellery and 8 cm wide catcher.
bangles for our hoops

ABBREVIATIONS:
ch = chain stitch
sl st = slip stitch
dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
ROUND 4: Sl st into 2ch space from
round 3. Ch5 (this counts as 1dc
and 2ch), 1dc and 2ch in same
space. *1dc and 2ch twice into
next 2ch* space from round 3.
Repeat from * until end Sl st into
3rd ch from start (24dc).

ROUND 1: Ch4, sl st into first ch to

form a circle.
ROUND 2: Ch3 (this counts as the
first dc). Crochet 11dc inside the
ring. Sl st into 3rd ch from start of
round 2 (12dc).
Now we will continue to attach the
hoop to the crocheted circle as
follows:
In the first round, ch 2 (this counts
as 1st sc). Sl st 1 into 2 ch space
between the first dc from round 4.
Marlene van Rooyen
082 44 22 748 or *Sc1, ch1* after every dc from
vanrooyenmarlene9@gmail.com round 4.

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 Crochet Dream
Title Catcher

Note: hold the yarn at back of the In the second row of attaching the Fasten off, sew in ends and add
hoop so when you do the sc you hoop, ch 2 (this counts as 1st sc any fringe of your choice at the
bring the yarn over the top of the and 1 ch), in the same space add bottom of the hoop.
hoop to secure your crochet circle another 1 sc. *SC 1, ch1, sc 1* into 1
to the hoop. ch space from round 5. Repeat It is believed that good dreams will
from * until end (48sc). Sl st into 2nd find their way to the center of your
Repeat from * until end. Sl st into 1st ch from start. dream catcher and glide down
sc (24sc). the fringe to the sleeping person
below. Negative dreams will get
trapped in the web and expire
when the first rays of the sun strike
them.

The dream catcher will help

anybody to get a peaceful sleep
with only good dreams. It is never
The process to fasten the hoop to too late to acquire a dream
the crochet circle is now catcher!
completed.
Note: If you are left-handed, simply
Before fastening off ch 20 to form reverse the instructions given.
the cord for hanging. Sl st into Crochet Dream Catcher kits can
same stitch where you started the be ordered from Marlene.
cord.

LOWER EDGE: With RS facing join in dc.

Continued from page 31
yarn at lower edge of left Front and RIGHT FRONT BORDER:
Ladies Cardi work as given for sleeve edge.
NECK BORDER:
Mark position of 6 buttonholes on
left Front, first 2 cm from neck edge
In Batik Using 3,5 hook, with RS facing and and the last 3 cm from lower edge
TO MAKE UP AND BORDERS: starting at top of right front neck and the other evenly spaced.
Join shoulder seams. Fold sleeve in edge work one row dc evenly TO MAKE A BUTTONHOLE: 3ch, miss
half lengthways, then placing folds spaced around Front neck, Back 3dc, on next row work 3dc on top
on shoulder seam, sew sleeve to and second Front. Work ± 9dc for of 3 chsp.
Front and Back. Sew up side and every 5 cm. Sew on buttons.
sleeve seam. Work 4 more rows in dc and fasten
SLEEVE EDGE: With RS facing and 4 off. Block garment to measurement.
mm hook, join yarn at underarm Optional: Work one row crab st. Cover with a damp cloth and allow
seam and work as given for first row around neck edge. to dry.
of patt. using starting ch as LEFT FRONT BORDER:
foundation ch and working 7tr for With RS facing and 3,5 hook
each shell. starting at neck edge work 5 rows

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Oh Christmas tree!
by Sharon Calverley

Christmas time is the time for families to get together and create lasting memories
as we enjoy each others' company. Create special lasting memories with your
children or grandchildren by making something together with them. This is an easy
project and can be stitched by the youngsters - your job being to show them how
to embroider and to help cut out the individual pieces.
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 Oh Christmas Tree

Requirements How to
l 1 sheet of dark blue felt ± 12"x 1. Copy the patterns onto stitching these country style items I
18" appliqué paper and fuse to the tend to stick with one dark colour
l 12"x 18" piece of fabric for back of your chosen fabrics thread.
backing following the manufacturer's
l Off cuts of light coloured and instructions for your specific type of You can use a standard blanket
brown felt. If you want to make appliqué paper. stitch or a naive blanket stitch - the
little hanging tabs you will choice is yours.
need some off cuts for that 2. Cut out the individual pieces
l Off cuts of check fabrics on the line, adding a small seam
l Lots of buttons allowance for those pieces that fit
l Appliqué paper (I use Heat n under another piece. The wording
Bond Lite or Ultra Lite) piece does not have to be fused
l Heat erase pen at this stage.
l Assorted embroidery threads
(including gold) and needle 3. Remove the appliqué paper
l Iron (you need to assist the from the pot, tree and branches.
youngsters when using an Place the pieces on the dark blue 5. Fuse the appliqué piece that
iron) felt. Don't fuse yet - first make 100% will have the writing on - onto
l Paper scissors sure that they are placed correctly cream coloured felt and cut out
l Sewing machine and usual then fuse in place. on the lines. Remove the paper.
sewing requirements
6. Using the heat erase pen,
and your own or child's
handwriting, write in the words
Merry Christmas. Now draw in a
few stars (basically large x's with a
line through them!)

4. Stitch the pieces in place

Wool felt available from: using a blanket stitch and two
strands of embroidery thread. You 7. Using two strands of dark
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can choose to use a matching thread, embroider the words using
thread or use a medium blue a back / stem stitch. Stitch the stars
colour as I have. Normally when with a lazy daisy stitch and dark

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 Oh Christmas Tree Sewing

red thread (or gold if you wish). 12. Loosely stitch gold thread 14. Stitch all around leaving a
around the tree then stitch stab small opening at the bottom for
8. Fuse the piece onto the pot stitch a few stars at the top of the turning. Clip corners then turn right
then stitch around the outside picture. side out. Press out the corners.
edge using a running stitch and
two strands of brown thread. Don't 15. Press well then stitch all
try to get perfect running stitches - around the edge - make sure that
the charm is in the unevenness! you close the opening also when
you stitch.

You can make little tabs to hang

your finished piece or you can use
it as a table decoration.

13. Place the 12"x 18" backing

fabric right side together with the
embroidered piece and pin all
around.
9. Copy the star shape onto
appliqué paper and cut out just
outside the line.
7
10. Fuse to your choice of felt
colour then cut out on the line.
Remove the paper then fuse to
6
top of tree. Stitch in place with a
blanket stitch.

11. Let the children choose the

5
buttons and show them how to
attach them to the branches.
1
How many you want to attach is
entirely up to you.
4

8
2

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 Oh Christmas Tree

Piece for writing

"Merry Christmas"on

74 STITCHES
 Oh Christmas Tree

7
6
5
4

STITCHES 75
 Basics

The Basics of Quilting and Patchwork

Cutting fabric
Nowadays strips and blocks are cut
with a rotary cutter, mat and blade.
These are time savers and once you
know how the rulers work, are
extremely accurate. If you are not
confident using a rotary system please
contact your local quilt shop for a
class. Bernina South Africa have
introduced the Truecut system which is
incredibly safe to use. Scissors should 5 Holding your left hand (not 9 Double check that you
be used for cutting template pieces. your cutting hand) flat on the ruler and have a 3" vertical alignment and a 3"
thumb away from edge, apply horizontal alignment showing on your
pressure with this hand to stop the ruler ruler. The rule “Check twice, cut
moving. once” cannot be stressed enough!
Cut your strip.

10 Open up the strip and check

the strip is straight. I find that initially
pressing the fabric and getting the
sharp fold line really helps to keep my
strips straight. If your fabric is not
To get a perfectly cut strip you need to pressed you may find that you are
make sure that you are working with a cutting strips that have a “v” shape
straight edge. and are useless.

1 Fold the fabric selvage to Tip: Make sure that you are standing TIP: If you find you have cut a skew strip
selvage. Press the folded fabric so that higher than your mat so that you don’t simply go back to step 1 and cut a
you get a really flat piece to work with. push it forward when you start cutting. straight edge.
Standing at the correct height also Tip: Always, always keep the safety on
2 Place the folded fabric on the prevents backache. the rotary cutter when not in use -
cutting mat with the raw edges at the never leave it open!
top and the folded edge at the 6 Flip the fabric so that the bulk
bottom. The bulk of the fabric should of the fabric lies to the right of yourself, Piecing
be on the side that is not your cutting (or the other side if you are left ! Pieces are sewn together ¼ -inch
hand. handed). from the edge of the fabric unless
otherwise stated in a pattern. Many
3 You will see on the mat there 7 Place the ruler on the mat of the sewing machines have a ¼ -
are horizontal and vertical lines. Place so that it overlaps the fabric. Align inch foot which makes accurate
the folded edge along one of the the cut edge of the fabric so that it piecing a breeze.
horizontal lines. corresponds vertically with the size
you want to cut i.e. 3". ! Begin and end stitching at the cut
4 Place the ruler on the fabric edges (except for set-in seams
towards the cut edge, aligning the 8 Align the folded edge with where you have to stop a ¼ -inch
horizontal lines on the ruler with the the horizontal 3" measurement. from the seam line). You do not
fold of the fabric and with the selvage. have to backstitch at the start and

76 STITCHES
 stop of stitching unless you are doing be that you have not inserted the with 1/4 -inch extending beyond the
a set-in seam. needle correctly into the shaft or it seam line between areas #1 and #2.
could be that the needle is too small
! When hand piecing your unit start for the type of thread that you are 4 Using a slightly shorter stitch
with a knotted thread, make tight using. length than usual, sew on the printed
running stitches and back stitch line. Stitch several stitches beyond the
every 4 or so stitches. Sew along the 4 Thread shedding: This can seam line at each end.
marked line from point to point and occur when the needle is too small for
not from edge to edge. Secure with the type of thread, or you could be 5 Using a warm, dry iron, press
3 small backstitches before cutting using the wrong type of needle for the fabric #2 completely to the side, being
the thread. thread i.e. metallic thread should be careful to avoid any pleats that will
used with a metallic needle. affect accuracy.
Sewing machine needles
Use the correct machine needle for Two techniques that keep coming up 6 Fold the paper on the line for
cotton fabrics. I use an 80/12 universal are Foundation paper piecing and the next seam to be sewn. Using this
for normal sewing but will use a how to make a continuous binding so fold as a guide, trim the fabric along
different needle for quilting and we will address them in this issue. the fold, leaving a 1/4 -inch seam
thread painting depending on the allowance.
type of thread I am using. Many of the Foundation paper piecing
machine needle and thread This is one of my really favourite 7 Continue adding fabric
manufacturers have websites you can techniques and not only is it easy once pieces to the paper by repeating
Google to find out which you have “clicked” but it is accurate. these same steps until all numbered
needle/thread to use. areas have been covered with fabric.
1 Trace or photocopy the
All sewing machine needles carry a paper pieces for each block. 8 Cut off excess fabric by
two-number code, such as 60/8 to trimming 1/4 -inch away from the
indicate the needle size. The larger outermost solid line along each edge.
number is the American size and the
smaller represents the European 9 Place two pieced sections
metric. A higher size indicates a larger, right sides together. Place pins at the
more rigid needle, while a smaller size beginning and end of the seam lines
calls for a thinner, more flexible on both pieces.
needle.
10 Sew on the line, stitching from
Problems that can arise with needles: cut edge to cut edge.
1 Bearding: These are the little
white dots or bits of fluff (batting) that 11 Sew pieces together in the
appear on the top of your quilt top. This order indicated in the individual
can happen when you are using too instructions.
large a needle for the fabric, your
needle is blunt or the needle has a burr Continuous binding (double French
or nick on it. fold binding):
This binding gives a neat edge and a
2 Noisy machine stitching: mitred corner and adds durability to
When sewing you hear a popping your quilts. See the diagrams on next
sound as the needle pierces the 2 Cut a piece of fabric for each page.
fabric. This is a definite sign of a blunt section on the paper with a generous
needle. 1/4 -inch seam allowance along all 1 Measure all around your quilt
sides. and add 50 cm to the final
3 Skipped stitches: There are a measurement.
few causes for this and one can be a 3 Place #1 fabric right side up
damaged or dull needle. It can also on the wrong (unprinted) side of the 2 Cut 2½ -inch strips then join
paper and #2 fabric right side down the binding strips with diagonal seams

STITCHES 77
 to make one long binding strip. 5 After stitching, press the seam
allowance toward the convex piece.
3 With the wrong side inside,
fold under 1" at one end of the binding English paper piecing
strip and press. Fold the strip in half With this method, every fabric patch is
lengthwise with the wrong side inside basted around a stiff piece of paper
and press along the length of the strip. and then the edges of patches are
whip stitched together. One can
4 Place the binding strip against either draw the patches out or make a
the right side of the quilt top along one master and photocopy a whole lot.
side, aligning the binding strip’s raw Nowadays one can buy pre-cut
edges with the quilt top’s raw edge. patches.
You can start anywhere but not the
corner. Curved Piecing Many quilters prefer using freezer
Curved shapes add a sense of motion paper for their paper templates,
5 Begin sewing the binding in to designs and they are quite fun to do thereby eliminating the need for
place 2" from the folded end. whether by hand or machine. You will pinning - the choice is yours.
be joining two separate shapes: a
6 To turn a corner, stop sewing convex with a concave curve. 1 Pin the paper template to one
when you’re 1/4" from the corner (or a or more layers of fabric. Cut out
distance equal to the seam around the template adding a ¼ -inch
allowance you’re using). Backstitch, seam allowance all around. Luckily
and then clip the threads. your seam allowances do not have to
be accurate because you are using
7 Remove the quilt from under the paper template as the accurate
the sewing-machine presser foot. Fold guide.
the binding strip upward, creating a
diagonal fold, and finger-press.
1 Cut patches using a small-
8 Holding the diagonal fold in rotary cutter - it helps to manoeuver
place with your finger, bring the around curves better. A 18 mm rotary
binding strip down in line with the cutter is very handy.
adjacent edge, making a horizontal
fold that aligns with the quilt edge. Pin 2 Transfer all matching points
in place. and centre points. If your template 2 Place a paper template on
doesn’t have centre points simply fold the wrong side of a fabric template
9 Start sewing again at the top the concave piece in half and gently and fold the one side of the fabric over
of the horizontal fold, stitching through finger press the centre of the curved one edge. Finger press.
all layers. Sew around the quilt, turning edge. Do the same with the convex
each corner like this. piece.

3 With right sides together, pin

the convex patch to the concave
patch matching centres and other
matching points.

4 Sew with the concave patch

on the top, stopping frequently with 3 Beginning with a knot on the
the needle down to adjust the fabric right hand side of the fabric baste the
to lay flat under the needle and seam allowance in place, stitching
presser foot. through the fabric and paper
template. Use a long running stitch
because you will remove the paper at

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 STITCH DIAGRAMS
a later stage and small stitches make
removing the paper difficult.

4 As you approach the corner

fold the seam allowance of the next
corner over the template and continue
stitching down the seam allowance.

Continue in this manner until you have

folded over all the corners. Do not end
with a knot, simply leave a long tail.
Finger press the block. Put aside and
start the next block.

5 When you have completed all

the patches simply join them with a
whipstitch taking care to catch the
fabric and not the paper.

Perfect applique circles

Sometimes a pattern calls for perfect
appliqued circles i.e., grapes. This is a
quick and easy way to make them and
you can also make them on the go.

1 Trace a circle (whatever size

you need) onto lightweight interfacing.
Pin the interfacing to the right side of the
fabric.

2 Stitch over the drawn line. Cut

3
about ⁄16 -inches outside of the drawn
line.

3 Carefully clip slits up to the

stitching line ± ¼ to ½ -inch along the
edge. Pull the interfacing away from
the fabric and carefully cut a slit in the
interfacing.

4 Pull the fabric through the

interfacing to turn the circle right side
out. Push out and smooth the edges.
Appliqué in place.

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