Folk costumes and the embroidery on them is a fascinating area of textiles. It is not just the sheer quantity of embellishment that some clothing carries but the traditions associated with such garments. Unlike our buy it at some chain store, wear it and toss it the following year because …
Last night I loaded my February effort for the 6 x 4 lives fabric postcard challenge. (As usual click on the post card and it will take you to the flickr site where you can see a larger version) In case people are unaware of this challenge the idea is …
Platial.com is a recently launched site which describes itself as a free, social, collaborative atlas for everyone to share information about their favorite places. OK you might ask what can that be used for and why do it? Places have stories associated with them. They come alive because of their …
If you don’t know the difference between Tapestry and Chenille needles or what a milliner needle is this handy Hand Needle guide explains and illustrates the difference.
The Bonefolder describes itself as a peer-reviewed, open-access journal on bookbinding and the book arts. The journal is delivered in PDF format which means you need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed.It describes itself as: The Bonefolder publishes significant articles by established and emerging authorities on a variety of book …
Illustrated step by step instructions on how to do the traditional Japanese form of Sashiko Quilting , complete with a traditional flower pattern and a circular pattern are provided by Cheryl Fall. The files are in PDF format which means you need Adobe Acrobat reader installed to access it.
A Beginners guide to Goldwork is provided in the ‘know how’ section of the Classic stitches site.
