Issue Fifteen

Angels Be inspired to make

and create for your

home

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Welcome

Angels Issue Fifteen

2014

Angels are messengers or intermediaries between heaven and earth.

Our connection with heaven can be our own Guardian Angel. As children,

there is very little distance between this world and ‘imaginary’ life. The

flowers and the fairies, the world of nature surrounding them, where they

participate with joy and energy, creating wonderful stories and beautiful

memories. But alas, as we grow older we seem to forget those times and

build boundaries around ourselves, losing that sense of wonder. To help

reconnect with the child within, we decided to dedicate this edition of

Kindred Stitches Magazine to angels. What a lovely time of the year as

well to craft and create angels for our homes and for others.

“If instead of a jewel, or even a flower, we could cast the gift of a lovely

thought into the heart of another, that would be giving as the

angels must give”.

Anonymous

Warmly Lenna & Janice

App Instructions 2

Welcome 3

Feature Photo 4

Designer Profile 5

Sleepy Time Angel 7

Let’s Create 10

Trio of Peg Angels 11

Let’s Decorate 13

Dresden Angel Bed Runner 14

Video Demonstration 18

Feature Photo 19

Dancing Angels Table Runner 20

Pinterest Finds 23

Pattern Book Find 24

Pillow for My Angel 25

Etsy Find 28

Fabric Find 29

Subscribe 30

Newsletter 31

We Need your Help 32

Disclaimers 33

Inside this issue:

Friends are kisses blown to

us by angels.

Author Unknown

FRUITFULL HANDS DOLL DESIGNS BY SUSAN LILLY

“Who better than an angel doll to watch over

doll heaven?”

Susan Lilly

Requirements List

Trio of Peg Angels

Designed by Lenna Green

Approximate Size 4” (10cm) standing

This sweet trio of angels would make a lovely scene on any window

sill, mantel or table. They are so simple to make, that even the kids

will have fun making a collection for display.

They would also be ideal for hanging in the Christmas tree.

Three 5” x 8” (13cm x 20cm)

coordinating dress fabrics

8” x 10” (20cm x 25cm) wing fabric

5” x 8” (12cm x 20cm) medium

weight cotton batting

Three wooden old style pegs

# 612 DMC embroidery thread for

hair and dress detail

Three gold feature buttons

Small off cut of cream felt for hands

No 9-10 Crewel needle

Craft glue

Quick vanishing marker pen

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Happy is the heart that

believes in Angels

Video Demonstration Dresden Angels

DRESDEN PLATE BLOCK

The circular block, commonly called the Dresden Plate was named after the ornately decorated tableware of Dresden,

Germany. This block was popular during the 1920’s and 30’s, however adaptions of this block have been found in quilts

dating back to 1785. This block has many names, Grandmother’s Sunburst, Friendship Ring, Aster, Dahlia and Sunflower

are some of the names used. Quilts using this block, especially in the 1930’s were typically small floral prints made up of

radiating petals from a central circle. The ‘petals’ can be rounded, pointed or curved or a combination of two of these

techniques, appliqued onto a background fabric.

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STEP 1

Designed by Janice Kellaway

Approximate Size 28” x 70” (72cm x 128cm)

NB a ¼” seam allowance has been used throughout this pattern

Length is based on fabric 44” (112cm) wide

Dresden Angel Bed Runner

Step 1 ~ Variable Star Block This block is a 12” finished block. There

are five variable star blocks in this bed runner, and five applique angel

blocks. Cut the following for each star:-

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Requirements List

1 yard (90cm) light background

fabric for stars and angel block

⅜ yard (35cm) sashing fabric

½ yard (45cm) of contrasting fabric

for variable star block

2 yards (182cm) backing,

cornerstones and binding fabric

12” (30cm) length gold toning fabric

for Dresden wings and head

12” (30cm) length of various pinks

for Dresden dress

30” x 80” (76cm x 202cm) batting

Rotary cutter, ruler and mat

Walking foot

General sewing supplies

One 6½” square for the centre of the

star from the background fabric.

Four 4” squares, cross cut diagonally to

produce eight half square triangles (star

points) from the background fabric.

Four 3½” squares for the corners of the

block from a contrasting fabric.

One 7⅛” square cross cut diagonally

twice to produce four triangles from a

contrasting fabric.

Angel Pattern Book

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The perfect Christmas tree topper to add just the right finish to your holiday decorating.

Crochet the Angel Victoria Tree Topper to place on top of the tree for an angelic and delicate appearance.

This gorgeous crocheted angel has the appearance of a crocheted doily, yet in a dimensional shape.

Once finished, the Angel Victoria Tree Topper is the perfect angel for the top of your tree or as a table

centrepiece. This beautiful angel will be the standout item at your next holiday party. She is about 12

inches tall and will look lovely wherever you decide to place her this Christmas season.

Victoria the angel looks like a vintage crocheted piece that you can hand down for generations to come.

Angel Victoria Tree Topper