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Visual Journals as productivity tools


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There is a good piece on using a visual journal as an artist’s planner over on D*I*Y Planner. It takes the angle that since many creative souls are disorganised using a visual journal as a planner increases productivity. I have pointed out before that Visual journals do not have to …

100 details for 100 days Day 17


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Today I thought I would highlight a button cluster on one of my blocks. Buttons act to draw the eye to an area so when ever you want to add emphasis to a spot a button or two – or perhaps a whole cluster will do it. This cluster has …

100 details for 100 days Day 16


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Today you have a choice as two details. The first is made by combining detached chain stitch worked in DMC pearl 5 and straight stitch worked in DMC pearl 8. At the centre I stitched a bead. The second is a variety of Fly Stitch. Instead of using a straight …

Making a simple Tote


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Tote bags 101 is an illustrated tutorial provided by Super Eggplant. Photographs are clear and the piece is aimed at people who are learning the basics of sewing and wanting to make a simple Tote bag.

100 details for 100 days Day 15


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We have 2 details this morning so if anyone does not like one they can use the other. On the left hand side there is a band of stitching which is made up of Fly Stitches worked very close together turning the stitch into plaited fly stitch. I then simply …

Freezer Paper Appliqué


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For clearly photographed illustrated, no nonsense, step by step instructions on how to use freezer paper in order to appliqué small shaped pieces of fabric to a foundation these directions will meet your needs. The technique is used in quilting but is ideal for use on journal quilts and fabric …

100 details for 100 days Day 14


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Day 14 of 100 details in 100 days is a simple way to use ribbon and beads on a block. As you can see a ribbon was first fixed to the block and then a bead trail was added to give the area more zest. This is the project the …