Liz of Dreaming spirals has complied a Map of Textile Museums in the United States using Google maps. As Liz points out often a google search turns up sketchy information on aspects of collections. It is a great idea not only if in you live in country but if you …
The English Eccentrics Design Archive is featuring some designs and sketchbook themes from their collection of over 3,000 pieces. Grab a cuppa and take a peak into the minds and creative processes of British designers. These are not sentimental self reflective “art journals” but sketchbooks that collect together and push …
I should not really call this a toy but I like playing with such things. It is actually a comprehensive introduction to Colour Theory hosted at Brown University. Information on both electronic and pigment-based colour theory is covered and contains exercises that allow the user to discover for themselves the …
Don’t miss out taking a look at the Crochet Coral Reef project. The Institute For Figuring is crocheting a coral reef as a homage to The Great Barrier Reef which is under threat from global warming and agricultural pollutants. They describe the project as “a woolly celebration of the intersection …
I am often asked how I manage my time. Not everything I do would suit everyone but for what it is worth I have started to untangle the topic here. To be honest I don’t think I do a lot. I do relax and I don’t see myself as someone …
The Crochet Insider is run by Dora Ohrenstein who has crochet hook in her hands designing garments for a good many years. The online magazine is full of news, interviews, tips and inspiration. The gallery section houses contemporary and freeform crochet. Since it’s Sunday morning so as I did, grab …
Amy of Craft Chi has created a tutorial on how to make Cork stamps. For those who are interested in paper arts or scrap booking making your own stamps is one of those creative sidelines that people get into. For textile folks cork stamps are great to use with fabric …
