Project Gutenburg has another Needlework book. Beeton’s Book of Needlework was originally published in 1870 by the English firm Ward, Lock and Tyler. There are tatting, crochet, knitting, lace and embroidery patterns contained it. The printer is running hot as I print out the embroidery section as I hope to …
Busy morning today as yesterday I collected from the post office 3 more blocks for the All that Jazz Katrina Survivor Quilt project. So the scanner has been hot and Dreamweaver was fired up as I have just placed these blocks online in the Gallery for this project. Two more …
You can tell I am on holiday look at the time! Usually I have post up by 7 it’s nearly 10 here and I am still faffing about! Here is another 8 inch block completed. Since I am planning a few large projects this year and still writing the crazy …
The winning crazy quilt block for the All that Jazz Katrina Survivor Quilt is Marty Trahan! Voting was extremely close at times as I am sure you will agree there were so many good entries. I am still surprised at the high standard and delighted as this means that both …
Tunisian crochet is known by several names. You will find it referred to as afghan crochet and tricot crochet. It differs from standard crochet as it is made by using a long crochet hook with a stopper at one end that looks like the head of a knitting needle. This …
Arlee over on Albedo Design has an interesting question/discussion on planning and using visual journals . I am going to chip in my two cents worth here because my ideas on this are too long to be left as a simple comment. I think most people when they look at …
Exemplum Samplers run by Rob Firth who not only deals in antique samplers but also provides information about the history, the meaning of motifs, the care and value of samplers in this fascinating area of textile practice. The site also houses a showcase of samplers with their background information.
