This morning I have a little thought provoking reading so its time to pop the kettle on for a cuppa, and settle in for a few moments as these two links lead to some considered writing about craft and craft practice. Or you can take time out over the weekend …
If you sew Burdastyle is a site well worth exploring as it has has free printable patterns, a forum, a blog and instructional material on the site. For those who enjoying listening to a podcast while they stitch Annies Quilting Stash will interest you On another note Jerry has finished …
Sometimes it is best to leave the weeding, the grocery shopping, and the housework and simply have a self indulgent weekend. That is what I did and I was doubly spoiled as it was a long weekend here in Canberra. So what did I do? This 8 inch block is …
Have you ever dug around the history of ATCs (Arts Trading Cards)? I have looked at many, and used the term often without knowing their history and I was prompted to dig around a little. As objects and format they are a relatively recent phenomenon and I don’t think they …
It is time for a work in progress report on my diamond block crazy quilt. As I promised on my declaration of UFOs and WISPs this year I would try and post images of projects as I work them. I keep meaning to take photos but I forget! Anyway …
For anyone spending a portion of our time in a studio podcasts are a real pleasure. The BBC have podcast a radio program which teases out the notion of ‘true’ skill. In other words a lifelong engagement with a skill or craft that results in a high level craftmanship and …
BeSewSylish is part of the Taunton website. In other words they are the same people that run Threads magazine but BeSewSylish is the blogging end of the company. The teams writes about sewing, dishing out tips and info along the way. For instance they have produced a two page Glossary …
