This is a series of videos on how to create a hard bound journal. At times the demonstrator is a little soft spoken but the series demonstrates a number of good binding tips and techniques along the way. Baronessnz also does not assume you have access to expensive materials and …
Kenneth King has written a tutorial for Threads magazine on how to make a Braided Belt. It’s an old idea with a modern feel. As I mentioned a week or so ago, this time of year I start poking about looking for gift ideas. They get bookmarked until a later …
It is early in the year to start digging around for hand made gift ideas for Christmas but anyone who makes gifts knows how much energy can go into the process so we have to start early! We can only hope the recipients have a sense of this long thoughtful …
Do you know how to insert a zipper? Lots of people do not. Many younger readers do not have the advantage of being taught sewing at school and many basics including inserting a zipper properly is a problem. Threads magazine has produced a good video demonstrating how to insert a …
Using gesso as a page base will add texture and strength to your page. If you add strength it means you can have more fun adding stuff! By stuff I mean items like fabric, lace, textured papers and threads. These photos are of pieces where textiles of one sort or …
Di van Niekerk has produced a new video of how to work a Spiderweb Rose with a French Knot center. I am sure readers will enjoy this. Silk Ribbon Embroidery is wonderfully simple yet has spectacular results. If you are curious about this form of needlework visit Di van Niekerk’s …
Scanned Images, Engravings and Pictures From Old Books is a site that will be of interest to those who are interested in the book and paper arts or do mixed media collage pieces. There is also loads of design inspiration. The site houses over 2,630 high-resolution free images which have …
