Shisha stitch is wonderful stitch that has a long and rich history associated with Indian embroidery. Most people have seen little mirrors secured to Indian textiles and for this reason it is also known as mirror work. This form of embroidery has travelled and is frequently found in the traditional …
Did you know that denim jeans date back to the 18th century? Or, that in 1923 the U.S. attorney general declared it legal for women to wear pants? Perhaps the history of shoes is fascinating to you and you know that heels originated in the middle east where they were …
Germaine Greer has written a piece for the Guardian which will stir a bit of comment among quilters There’s nothing new in this kind of heroic pointlessness; women have frittered their lives away stitching things for which there is no demand ever since vicarious leisure was invented. Greer ends up …
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 …
Vintagesewing.info hosts considerable amount of free resources and material for anyone who is interested in vintage sewing. Whole books are online You can browse the site by decade or category. Key categories being Dressmaking & Sewing, School Textbooks, Sewing Courses, Pattern Design, Tailoring and Accessories. There are some real gems …
Every Year I look forward to the Craft and Quilt Fair I usually go out there on the first day with Annie and see the annual Canberra Quilters Exhibition, bump into a pile of people I know (if the truth be known half my day is in the refreshments hall …
Do you remember those old black and white photos that were touched with colour? Usually wedding photos were done this way. Since many quilters print family photos to fabric and use them in their quilts I think some readers here will find this a useful tutorial as Color Touched Black …
