Allison Aller is a contemporary crazy quilter who has recently launched a website housing images of her crazy quilts and projects. Thses include interesting projects such as her “art bras” made for the way to Women’s Wellness Foundation. From her site Allison Aller is also selling a range of one …
Lionbrand.com is a bit of trip down memory lane for me as this site houses a number of poncho, cape and shawl patterns. The sort of thing I made when I was twenty something. There are basic directions on how to crochet and the site is loaded with free patterns. …
There are a few more crazy quilters who have started blogging. I am delighted to see Suzannemi who is active on the crazy quilting discussion lists has started a new blog Queen emBelle and Nancilyn What Bloggles My Mind. At the moment both of them are worried about UFO’s (UnFinnished …
Samantha Critchell has written an article on the history of the Purse which makes for an interesting read over your morning coffee. The information comes from a new book Carried Away: All About Bags by Farid Chenoune
Contemporary textile artist Susan Sorrell creates textile collages that incorporate beading and found objects in an over embellished and richly decorated style. I have written previously about Susan’s work. This heavy handed over embellishment takes more skill than it first looks and the news is that Susan Sorrell is offering …
I have had an email about how I source materials for crazy quilting. You can simply buy materials and embellishments but that is an extremely expensive way to go. I am sure that one of the reasons I love crazy quilting is because this style of work appeals to my …
Patterns of Childhood: Samplers 1640-1900 is an exhibition of forty samplers selected from Glasgow Museums’ collections. The site presents information about the exhibit and a slide show online.
