I have to watch that man of mine as he discovered a book on English embroidered book bindings on Project Gutenberg. Did not tell me about just blogged it! I think it was test to see if I read his blog. Well I pass. That aside Jerry has written a …
Do swing by and take a look at the postcards that have been created for the 6 x 4 lives challenge. I am thrilled to see so many varied techniques and I just know this group is going to get me trying new techniques, ideas and exploring possibilities. Kim of …
I was asked to post images of some of the page spreads of my visual journals. “Nothing too personal” but something. I hate to shatter illusions, but personal stuff does not go in my visual journals. I don’t spend a lot of time looking inward as there is too much …
Instructions for a simple tassel are published on the Fiber Images site. For more decorative and complex tassels there are instructions on how to make tassels are provided in the ‘know how’ section of the Classic stitches site.
Inspired Crazy Piecing Create order from the chaos of random piecing by Sylvia Einstein is an article published on the Threads magazine site. Einstein’s style uses bold, colourful, large scale prints to make blocks which are left unembellished.
Godey’s Lady’s Book was a popular book produced for women in19th century America. It contained articles, poetry, and fashion illustrations. These illustrations are charming and of interest to anyone interested in costuming but I like the instructions on how to make various needlework items. There is also a second site …
Maureen of Tangled threads has also been looking a flowers and created a fabric postcard for the 6 x 4 lives journal postcard challenge. Welcome to those who have just joined the group. I have been asked if anyone can join. Yes I tried to make the challenge as inclusive …
