Ernst Haeckel’s masterpiece, Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature) is available for both low and hi-resolution download. The wonderful thing about this resource is that not only are the original plates inspiring but you can also download files of the outlines too, which are ideal as jumping off spots …
I am still poking round the net for gift ideas and have turned up this froggie heat pack which appealed to me. Clover has a project gallery sections include embroidery, needlework, craft, felting, sewing and quilting.The projects are free and presented in PDF format. While on the site I discovered …
Sue Bleiweiss has posted a challenge on a No reverse applique technique using fusible web to applique complex shapes such as lettering. Sue uses a product called Mistyfuse which I have never seen available in Australia. The only product I have ever used is Thermo Web Heat n Bond lite …
I came across these button fairies on flickr check them out as I am sure you will see how the idea can be adapted for both crazy quilting and all sorts of craft projects. 25 Things you can make from a Bra is totally kitch but fun. For those who …
OK since it is the start of December it’s that time of year when people are avidly browsing for project ideas that can be given as last minute gifts. I have been too. Here is a few sites that house free projects. They have caught my eye because they are …
Chantal Pare has created a number of free stained glass designs which are ideal to adapt for applique or embroidery. The patterns are free to use for personal purposes but not for commercial use. The list is quite large and in it there are some very nice designs on the …
If anyone is going to suffer withdrawal symptoms on Tuesdays there is Fluffly Fatbottom’s Twisted Tuesdays. Suzan and Heather run a Tuesday challenge of Postcard sized works of art. Inching Artists is challenge blog each Tuesday a theme is announced. To join in you simply upload your inchie art to …
