Detailed instructions on how to make fabric postcards are provided by Arbee Designs in PDF format which means you need Adobe Acrobat reader installed to access it. On the subject of fabric postcards take a look at what Australia Post did to Caitlin’s fabric post card. Technically they ‘opened it’ …
Project Gutenburg has another Needlework book. Beeton’s Book of Needlework was originally published in 1870 by the English firm Ward, Lock and Tyler. There are tatting, crochet, knitting, lace and embroidery patterns contained it. The printer is running hot as I print out the embroidery section as I hope to …
You can tell I am on holiday look at the time! Usually I have post up by 7 it’s nearly 10 here and I am still faffing about! Here is another 8 inch block completed. Since I am planning a few large projects this year and still writing the crazy …
Tunisian crochet is known by several names. You will find it referred to as afghan crochet and tricot crochet. It differs from standard crochet as it is made by using a long crochet hook with a stopper at one end that looks like the head of a knitting needle. This …
There is still a bit of bookmark clean out going on here. Yesterday I rediscovered the site of the International Free Form Crochet Guild has a email discussion group which encourages skill development in free form crochet. This site also hosts a showcase gallery of designs including works by Margaret …
Norwegian Hardanger Embroidery A Soothing Needle Art for the Soul by Lucy Lyons Willis is a comprehensive article about this very precise technique.
For all those who love the enduring stories of King Arthur, Robin Hood, Irish and Norse sagas, Heroic myths, fairy tales and the characters of fantasy you will enjoy the Legends site which was created by Paula Katherine Marmor. Paula Katherine Marmor also created the Blackwork Embroidery Archives a collection …
