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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:
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