Our
second Canadian designer is Michelle
Edmonds, who designs under the name Great
Bear Canada.
Michelle is
a mild-mannered graphic designer by day and creates needlework magic by night.
Friends say she has “happy hands”, because so often she’s found stitching,
beading, rug-hooking, doing punch needle, quilting, drawing and painting. Asked
to describe herself, she’ll say, “I love to make beautiful things”.
At www.GreatBearCanada.com, you’ll find traditional, Celtic and contemporary cross
stitch designs. Her Celtic designs have been featured in Just Cross Stitch magazine.
Michelle’s
next endeavour is launching “Stitcherama”, a site for contemporary, creative
types, those crafters who simply must bring more beauty into the world. She
hopes you’ll find some humour, inspiration and ideas at www.Stitcherama.com .
Ruach
Crafts carries all of Michelle’s designs. Most are posted on our website. If you are looking for a project with
a timeless message, look at our website under Ruach Crafts, and look at Michelle’s
designs.
Or,
watch for Michelle’s class at the fall Creativ Festival where Michelle will
jump-start your holiday décor with a fun, fast, and easy cross stitch project
with a twist. New fibers add new dimensions to this folksy, quirky design of a
5" x 7" Long Tall Santa is based on one of Michelle's art
dolls. It features a very
velvety coat, fluffy trim and boisterous beard.
Participants will experiment
with different fibres, try French knots and choose their favourite technique
for Santa's beard.
Help us Help you keep the Spirit in
Your Stitching!
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