Meaningful Makes
These cherished designs can be used to express feelings when the right words can’t be found. Sometimes they are an expression of love and support as it was for my cousin (Read her Story). Sometimes they are for a remembrance of a loved one, sometimes they are to mark a celebratory moment in life, and sometimes they are to bring awareness to a cause. Regardless of the circumstance they are always filled with meaning and intention.
Colour, stitches, pattern motifs and embellishments are all selected to convey this meaningful message. Each of my Meaningful Makes have their own unique story to tell and are explained in more detail in the pattern. Most patterns include a printable card that explains the story of the design which can be given to the recipient of your make if you are gifting it. Patterns with the symbol “M” are part of the Meaningful Makes designs.
Comfort Wraps
Nine Heart Comfort Wrap
is meant to comfort someone that is grieving a loss, especially that of a loved one that has been taken by weaknesses of the heart, like heart failure, heart attacks and strokes.
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Nine Heart Comfort Wrap – “Remembrance Version”
This version of the Nine Heart Comfort Wrap is use to remember those we are missing. Choosing a colour of significance like their birth month colour or their favourite colour keeps you connected to their memory.
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Cancer Ribbon Pocket Shawl –
This pocket shawl has been designed to acknowledge the struggle cancer brings and to be an expression of hope, care and support from the maker for those on their cancer journey.
I have created 2 new stitches, the ribbon stitch and the twisted ribbon fringe, as the standout feature on this shawl. These stitches resemble the ribbons worn for cancer awareness. There are currently 38 colours that represent different types of cancer. These stitches along with the colour associate to a specific cancer type, can be a creative way to support your loved one’s cancer journey.
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Flower of Life Comfort Shawl
The Flower of Life Shawl has beautiful texture and delicate openwork which makes it especially suitable for warmer weather or festive occasions. It is made in sections so it is sure to keep your interest. It is part of my Meaningful Makes Series, as it has been designed to recognize uterine cancer.
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Heather’s Pocket Shawl
This design is especially special to me as it was designed for my cousin that was battling ovarian cancer and it began my Meaningful Make Series.
The beautiful texture is made using a combination of simple stitches which makes it beginner friendly. My goal is that this pattern can be used to support any of your family or friends that might be battling cancer. The pattern includes a chart of the 38 ribbon colours used to bring awareness to specific cancer. Making the shawl in the colour of these ribbons makes for a special connection for anyone you might gift this shawl to.
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Wedding Wraps
Janine Sunflower Pocket Shawl
Initially this shawl was design for a bridal shower gift (the story about this is detailed in the pattern). If gifting someone or making it for yourself, you can be assured it is a cozy wrap to put over your shoulders or on your lap when you need something a little extra to keep you warm. It is a fashionable piece that will bring some sunshine into your wardrobe and who can resist a shawl with pockets!
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PATTERN COMING SOON
Hugs & Kisses Bridal Wrap
Fandangle Blanket Wrap
I paid special attention to the design on this wrap so that it gave me some options. Depending on how I wear it, one side puts the lighter and brighter colours closer to my face while the flip size gives me my favourite black colour story.
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Awareness Makes
Crossbody Rainbow Purse
The colour combinations that can be used for this purse are only limited by your own imagination. However, I am adding it to my Meaningful Makes, as it can be used to bring awareness to other causes such as the rights of the LGBTQ2S+ community if made in rainbow colours or the plight of Ukraine as one tester did by using blue, yellow and white. It is a quick make with lots of colour combos and finishing options.
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