I have often pointed readers to the University of Arizona’s On-Line Digital Archive of Documents on Weaving and Related Topics as it is a huge and marvellous resource. For anyone who is not familiar with it do grab a cuppa and check it out particularly the book section as there …
I think everyone will enjoy Fashion Flashbacks exploring Retro Style as there is some fascinating stuff on this site. For instance, a history of the uplift and a bra and the associated add gallery made me smile. For a chuckle check out the 50’s adverts for underwear that was a …
I have a few bits of news this morning. Firstly I have been reading a great textile blog which I don’t think I have ever highlighted. Textile Cabin covers the topic of felting . Rachel Reynolds does some fantastic felting work so don’t miss her blog. Since my post about …
As a follow up on my post about 1886 catalogue of embroidery designs online Gina of Patra’s Place left a comment about one of her EBay finds asking if the piece embroidered on perforated paper was the same as the pattern catalogue available. The Pattern catalogue is of stamping designs …
The latest issue of CQ Mag Online came out Yesterday. As Usual it contains tutorials, projects and heaps of advice, tips and tricks for anyone who is interested in crazy quilting. Make a cuppa, and pop over for a browse and be prepared to hit the print button. Once again …
Over on Crochet by Faye, there is a great tutorial on correcting a misplaced buttonhole in a crocheted garment. This clearly illustrated disaster recovery article is definitely worth bookmarking as the solution and engineering involved are quite ingenious!
My printer is going to be running hot as soon as I finish writing this post. An 1886 catalogue of embroidery designs from the New Sample Book of Our Artistic Perforated Parchment Stamping Patterns , has been put online. The catalogue is from J. F. Ingalls of Lynn, Massachusetts who established …
