This is one of those posts in which you have make sure you have ink and paper loaded in the printer, make a cuppa and browse the goodies There are facsimile copies of the Craftsman magazine edited by Gustav Stickley hosted at the Digital Library for the Decorative Arts and …
Note Unfortunately Stitchin Fingers no longer exists as the site closed late 2016 so I have removed the links in this post I have been having fun with my new online play space and toy stitchin fingers. I am totally delighted with the way the textile community has responded to …
Over on Spool there is a free pattern for a lovely bird. Made up in contemporary prints like the birds illustrated the design is a sure win with the crafters set but since it it a 3 piece pattern it would lend itself to being embellished. So hand embroiderers and …
Wonder How to is a search engine and directory site for free instructional videos online. To be listed on the site your video must be instructional. Videos made to promote and market are not listed and since videos are reviewed by human editors this ‘rule’ is enforced. There is also …
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 …
