I have a couple of finishes to report. There has been a bit of push on as I wanted to complete this diamond block before continuing work on my band sampler as I know I am going to get obsessed with that for while. As I have said before over …
Recently I have been digging out a list of Needlework books online for the stitch along that is being worked by members of the Hand Embroidery group in the Stitchin Fingers Textile Community. It will be starting next week! Yikes that sounds close to me … I am really looking …
I am not sure if all crazy quilters know that a wiki on crazy quilting is being developed. It has been framed as series of lessons that are ideal for new hands. These fully illustrated lessons are in a PDF file and are free and open to anyone. Do check …
Paula over on The Beauty of life has written a very interesting post about the art/craft debate. Like me Paula does not see the term craft as a derogatory tag but many do and since the discussion was turned into a debate i.e. stating something is either this or that. …
I am having a wonderful time on Stitching Fingers checking out the sites and blogs of members. Yesterday was a public holiday so I indulged a little and instead of doing a quick whip around I am slowly savouring some real gems. So much so I just have to feature …
This is one of those posts in which you have make sure you have ink and paper loaded in the printer, make a cuppa and browse the goodies There are facsimile copies of the Craftsman magazine edited by Gustav Stickley hosted at the Digital Library for the Decorative Arts and …
Note Unfortunately Stitchin Fingers no longer exists as the site closed late 2016 so I have removed the links in this post I have been having fun with my new online play space and toy stitchin fingers. I am totally delighted with the way the textile community has responded to …
