One of the constant questions asked by those who are new to hand embroidery is how to transfer a design to fabric so that you can stitch it. I have just stumbled upon Back to Basics useful tips and techniques which is provided by the UK based Embroiderers Guild magazine …
Piecework Magazine has announced The Excellence in Needle Arts Awards for 2008. For a chance to win up to $500, people have been challenged to design and create pincushions and send them by March 1, 2008. The juried pieces will be exhibited at The National NeedleArts Association’s (TNNA) June 2008. …
I found Lace Border Stitch while browsing through a copy The Batsford Encyclopaedia of Embroidery Stitches by Anne Butler. It looked interesting so I thought I would try it out Lace Border Stitch looks trickier than it is. It forms a interesting lacy line which can be used on borders. …
Papiroflexia means “Origami” in Spanish. This is the story of Fred, an Origami artist who as skillful paper folder changes the world.The fairy tale like quality of this small video totally charmed me. The video would not embed here but do follow the link it is really worth it.Created by …
Now I have never thought of using a visual journal in this way although I am sure I have done it as when taking a photo like this I usually use a piece of A4 paper and I know if my visual journal was lying on the table I would …
I have always delighted in temari balls particularly as Christmas draws near as many crafters here in OZ make them as Christmas decorations for the tree. They are a great way to use up scrap yarn and they make great gifts too! Japanese Temari explains a little about the history …
The work of cut paper and assemblage artist Laura Cooperman has me fascinated. It is cut, layered and overlapped to form 3 dimensional architectural designs that are extremely beautiful.
