More and more bloggers are writing tutorials on how to make or do particular things. Some tutorials are obviously quickly written by inexperienced teachers but others being published are real gems. I think it is worth doing a regular round up of these “how to” posts. I thought that if …
Some people call it ric rac other call it rick rack but no matter what you call the stuff it can make great roses. Here are tutorials for two different types that you can incorporate in your embroidery or craft projects. How to make a Ric Rac Rose 1 Depending …
There is a fantastic tutorial for a crazy quilted Christmas decoration that Sandie of abeautifulcraft has written. It I clearly written and illustrated and anyone should be able to follow it. Here is the perma link for this Fan ornament
The Full dictionary of textile terms and definitions is worth adding to your favourites as it is a useful reference resource for anyone interested in textiles.
The Digital Dragonfly On-line Museum is a resource site as part of an entomology program provided the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. The site aims to provide entomologists with images of dragonfly species. If ever you are looking for source material for embroidery designs the gallery is full of photographs.
Judy Heim describes simply and clearly How to Print Photos and Other Art on Embroidery Fabrics Including Linen and Aida using Bubble Jet Set. I think most people are aware that you can print on cotton using this product but many I am sure are not aware that fabrics such …
Lindsay Landis has published an article Taking Professional Looking Photos Without a Professional which many textile artists will find helpful, as it is a tutorial that covers not only taking photos but editing images in Photoshop. Sorry removed the link as it was out of date and went nowhere! Follow …
