6 x 4 lives


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OK I have had a good few responses to the idea of using the fabric postcard as a journal project. Teri of fiberandthread first suggested it in response to this. So taking on board what Sophie suggested I have set up a flickr group and called it 6 x 4 …

Fabric post cards as a journal project


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Teri left a comment yesterday on a post I did this time last year about using the format of a fabric postcard as a journal project . At the time there were no nibbles but now a second comment has been left by Patsy saying it would be a great …

The archival properties of fusible batting and adhesives


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A recently completed study into the effects of adhesives such as fusible battings, interfacings, and basting sprays is available under the long winded title The Effects of Light Exposure and Heat-Aging on Selected Quilting Products Containing Adhesives . The study carried out light and heat aging tests on many of …

New blog Artistinspirations


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Artistinspirations is a young textile blog kept by Robbin Neff who is interested in quilting, art quilts and visual journals. She documents her creative practice, techniques and thoughts. The other day she posted an image of a working visual journal which many quilters and crazy quilters will find interesting.

Rare Books on Calligraphy and Penmanship


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I noticed that Meggiecat posted this link to a number of Rare Books on Calligraphy and Penmanship . Each is available in pdf format for download. Anyone interested in calligraphy will find these classics interesting so don’t miss them.

Mary has a blog


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I am sitting here with an absolutely stupid grin on my face. Mary on Norfolk Island a lady well known on the Aussie crazy quilting discussion list has started a blog Devon House Recollections . Mary is another crazy quilter who is lovely lady, does great work and I am …

Paper dolls


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It’s the end of school holidays here in Australia. Watching the kids in the street it’s the stage of the break where the combination of heat and boredom leads to squabbles and spats. This is when the odd craft or indoor activity is needed. I spotted these paper dolls the …