The Five point ribbon flower sample is made from 13 mm ribbon but you can use ribbon from 8mm to quite large to make this type of flower. It looks good in silk ribbon, satin ribbon and ribbon made of organza. These flowers are quick to make and use up …
After my review of MistyFuse Dale at The Thread Studio sent me a sample of Gossamer Fuse which is a strong yet light weight web like fusable. It is an environmentally responsible product manufactured in Europe under strict green conditions. Dale also tells me that Gossamar fuse is packaged in …
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 …
Before I dash off to work I just wanted to point to Old Crazy Stitcher as there are some great tutorials on using Ric Rac for motifs. Crazy quilters will love them as embellishments. Thanks Ira for drawing my attention to them in the comments – they are well done …
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. …
Develop a Personal Library of Stitches Classes on offer are up at Joggles.com. For anyone who has enjoyed the Sumptuous surfaces class or is enjoying the Take a Stitch Tuesday challenge you will possibly enjoy the Develop a Personal Library of Stitches starting on October 31. Encrusted Crazy Quilting Crazy …
I have a few bits of news this morning. Firstly I have been reading a great textile blog which I don’t think I have ever highlighted. Textile Cabin covers the topic of felting . Rachel Reynolds does some fantastic felting work so don’t miss her blog. Since my post about …
