Over on Spool there is a free pattern for a lovely bird. Made up in contemporary prints like the birds illustrated the design is a sure win with the crafters set but since it it a 3 piece pattern it would lend itself to being embellished. So hand embroiderers and …
Wonder How to is a search engine and directory site for free instructional videos online. To be listed on the site your video must be instructional. Videos made to promote and market are not listed and since videos are reviewed by human editors this ‘rule’ is enforced. There is also …
WeaveZine is a new ezine online that focuses on contemporary weaving. The first issue has some excellent articles in it. Since I am an avid recycler I pounced on Recycled Plastic Bag Weaving by Jana Trent. This piece is clearly illustrated and the project is explained in a straightforward manner. …
An article on the history of crazy quilting lead me to be reminded of Carol Leather’s site Needlework tips and techniques. While there I was poking about and discovered that the ever tricky bullion stitch has been featured in a tutorial on Bullion Roses. Clear tips and advice on how …
I have wasted far too much time playing with another online colour schemer. Regular readers will be aware that every now and then I turn up another of these designers toys online. Actually they are not toys as web designers find them very useful and so do quilters and textile …
The Latest issue of Fibre and Stitch is out. As usual its great treat and it was with pleasure I made a cuppa, printed out the 84 page PDF file and settled back for a good read and visual feast. This is the fourth issue so still relatively young but …
Hi all I am back and with a work in progress report! Well there is a bit more than just a work in progress report so read on … While I was out of action my hands were not, so I finished this lap rug I started not long ago. …
