There is a large library of online art books, free to download at the Onlinebooks housed by the University of Pennsylvania. This resource is not limited to the topic of art as there is a digitised library to explore. Another category that kept me busy browsing is the Decorative Arts. …
Before I dash off to work I just wanted to point to Old Crazy Stitcher as there are some great tutorials on using Ric Rac for motifs. Crazy quilters will love them as embellishments. Thanks Ira for drawing my attention to them in the comments – they are well done …
Not long ago I pointed to Concealed, Discovered, Revealed which is a blog published by the V & A about the World Beach Project. The World Beach Project is now live. Anyone can join this project as the idea is to find a beach, find stones, make a pattern with …
Cokers Backpackers hostel has hallways that twist and turn in what appears to be all directions until you get yourself orientated. I was not worried about this as it always led me to another discovery as their walls are covered with quotes. I decided to photograph them and have kept …
Double Pekinese Stitch is of course a variety of Pekinese stitch. This stitch creates a heavy braid like line which can follow a curve well making it ideal as an edging or linear stitch. You work two lines of back stitch which is then threaded in a particular lacing pattern with …
Hi all just a quick wave before I dash off to work to say I am back. The flight home was uneventful and we return to normal life and blogging. I thought you might enjoy some photos taken in the Botanical gardens at Christchurch. Azalea and Rhododendron lovers would be …
