Yarns, Strings and Heartmade Things

Yarns, Strings and Heartmade Things We specialize in handcrafted items for interior design and decor. We can:
-crochet
-cross stitch
-latch hook
-embroider
-sew

We are a mother-daughter duo that enjoys making handcrafted items for around the house. Between the two of us, the sky is the limit, as we can make almost anything in crochet cotton, yarns and wools, and fabrics. From table cloths and curtains, to slippers, mitts and toques, our abilities are only limited by what you can possibly ask us. Please feel free to message the page with personal inquiries

, and we will see what we can do to accommodate you :)

Marj Burtt is originally from Northern Alberta and has been crocheting as a hobby since she was a teenager. Capable of making just about anything with crochet cotton, Marj has been making different crocheted doilies, table clothes, bookmarks, table runners, and other home items for 30 years. Her daughter, Tailar Tolkacz, was born and raised here in Medicine Hat and has been crocheting since the age of thirteen. Her skill range is vast, and she is willing to try anything. Apparel of all sorts, from sweaters and slippers, to baby clothes and blankets, Tailar is very talented with other handcrafted hobbies. Cross stitch, sewing, latch hook and embroidery took up many hours of her teenaged years. Both women are proud to present quality items, crafted from the heart. Specialty orders are warmly welcomed, if you have a special request for something not presented on the page, please message the page, and we will happily help with any questions you may have.

**Just so that our valued clientele are aware, we are both employed full time, and Marj is a full time mother of two other younger daughters. Handcrafted pieces can be time consumptive as it is, but due to both being very active participants in their daily lives, please have some understanding and patience. Making quality items for you and yours will take time :) **

Wow! It's been a while since I've been here. And there's been a lot going on. But, working full-time, trying to get thin...
03/29/2025

Wow! It's been a while since I've been here. And there's been a lot going on. But, working full-time, trying to get things done, leaves little time for crochet. But I'm slowly getting somewhere on the tablecloth, I've just got to the halfway point. 7 rows in and 7 more to do.

Tailar Ann Rohrlach, Heather Lapp, Cas Burtt,

Sorry I haven't posted in a hot minute, but working on orders is taking me a little longer than I expected. Here's the l...
11/28/2024

Sorry I haven't posted in a hot minute, but working on orders is taking me a little longer than I expected. Here's the last yarn purchase for the year, maybe. Just to finish up those orders!

Wishing Lisa Ekman and Lorraine Jones all the best at the Gas City Comicon today!
10/26/2024

Wishing Lisa Ekman and Lorraine Jones all the best at the Gas City Comicon today!

Happy Thanksgiving weekend to everyone! May there be too much turkey and all the fixings, and may your table be surround...
10/12/2024

Happy Thanksgiving weekend to everyone! May there be too much turkey and all the fixings, and may your table be surrounded by family and friends.

I want to add just a quick update on the tablecloth and man, it's coming along. Not quite 150 hours (of 480), finishing the last square of row 5 and thinking "wow! It's starting to look really good!" Here's a picture of what it's looking like. Just 9 more rows to do!

10/08/2024

Good morning everyone! I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying our wonderful fall weather.

I just want to address a little thing this morning.

As some people know, I have a full-time job that directly affects my day on a day to day basis. It limits my time and availability.

With this said, please, if you have questions, concerns or a request, please leave me a message either as a private message or voice mail to the number listed in my contact information. If I don't answer immediately, I'm probably at work. If you leave a message, as detailed as possible, I'll call you as soon as I'm able to.

Thank you so much for your attention with this matter. I wish everyone an amazing day!

09/15/2024

So after yesterday's shenanigans, I have a bit of work to do. Off to an organizational lunch date for a special crochet project. I'm so excited to get this started!

It's been a interesting day, got to catch up on some things around the house, did a little crocheting and spent a few ho...
09/15/2024

It's been a interesting day, got to catch up on some things around the house, did a little crocheting and spent a few hours at the local race track. Days off are rather nice.

What to do with a Saturday off? Well, catch up on some stuff around the house, do a bunch of research for a special cust...
09/14/2024

What to do with a Saturday off? Well, catch up on some stuff around the house, do a bunch of research for a special custom order and spend a few hours out at the local stock car track on the last night of the season.
And get in some crocheting! Lol!
Have a marvelous day everyone and have a great weekend!

09/05/2024

I'm so excited! An amazing friend of mine dropped by my full-time job yesterday and commissioned me for a very special project. I'm extremely honoured to be doing this for her. To top it all off, it is something I've always wanted to make, a " bucket list " item.

So, thank you so much Holly Joy Van Ooyen for trusting me and my skills to do this for you.

Taking a moment to get a commission order done for a good friend. Working with yarn again.
08/31/2024

Taking a moment to get a commission order done for a good friend. Working with yarn again.

So far, so good! 120 hours in on the tablecloth, 10 squares wide and 4 rows in length. This size would make a very nice ...
08/27/2024

So far, so good! 120 hours in on the tablecloth, 10 squares wide and 4 rows in length. This size would make a very nice table runner, but the end goal is to fit a 4 foot wide by 6 foot long table! I can't wait to get there!

Taking a small break this morning and attending an online webinar. Should be interesting, it's all about crochet!
08/13/2024

Taking a small break this morning and attending an online webinar. Should be interesting, it's all about crochet!

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Medicine Hat, AB

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