Recently a group for stash busting was started in the stitchin fingers community. This reminded me once again of just how lucky we are to have a ‘stash’. Most fiber folks have them. We draw on our stashes to make items or add to projects. They are either purchased or …
WeaveZine is a new ezine online that focuses on contemporary weaving. The first issue has some excellent articles in it. Since I am an avid recycler I pounced on Recycled Plastic Bag Weaving by Jana Trent. This piece is clearly illustrated and the project is explained in a straightforward manner. …
An article on the history of crazy quilting lead me to be reminded of Carol Leather’s site Needlework tips and techniques. While there I was poking about and discovered that the ever tricky bullion stitch has been featured in a tutorial on Bullion Roses. Clear tips and advice on how …
I have wasted far too much time playing with another online colour schemer. Regular readers will be aware that every now and then I turn up another of these designers toys online. Actually they are not toys as web designers find them very useful and so do quilters and textile …
The Latest issue of Fibre and Stitch is out. As usual its great treat and it was with pleasure I made a cuppa, printed out the 84 page PDF file and settled back for a good read and visual feast. This is the fourth issue so still relatively young but …
Hi all I am back and with a work in progress report! Well there is a bit more than just a work in progress report so read on … While I was out of action my hands were not, so I finished this lap rug I started not long ago. …
Mobility and most of what I do has come to a screaming halt as I have put my back out. I am standing at the key board to write this! Expect me to be out of action for about a week. I am still approving sign ups on the Stitchin …
