CQ Mag Online is out. This is a great issue one of the highlights being a much needed article by Allison Aller – a finalist in “The $100,000 Quilting Challenge” – on how to back a heavily embellished quilt so that it wont sag or distort. In the same issue …
Waving again with a report on what I have been stitching this week. (Turns and waves in all four directions and then does it again just in case I miss anyone out) This idea of reporting weekly as part of Sandie’s UFO and WISP challenge is certainly making me focus …
I received an email from Linda of Chloes Place pointing me to an interesting article in the Age. Crafty business points to the changing landscape for craft practitioners. There are a number of factors discussed as aiding the shift which I have explored more fully over in Mindtracks this morning. …
The Priscilla Publishing Company published needlework books from the 1880’s to the 1920’s. Many of these are online in the Priscilla Publishing Company : Antique pattern library one of the highlights for me is the Priscilla Bead Work Book. Much of it is on beaded knitting but there are lots …
British animator David Newton has animated the Bayeux Tapestry and put it on YouTube. Movement and sound certainly adds something to the narrative told on this famous embroidery. Thanks to Linn of the The Embroideress for the link
I love fake ephemera and I am always fascinated when new technology imitates old technology. This Library Card Generator is a bit of fun. The free online software created by John Blyberg generates old library cards. You simply type in what ever details you want in the fields provided, and …
The National Quilt Register has moved. Most Aussies know this site and use it often but if you don’t do check it out. If you use it often update your bookmarks. As historical objects quilts and their back story are fascinating. Often they contain family histories as well. For instance …
