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Colour my world with beetles?


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Did you know that to obtain a pound of Cochineal red colorant extract you need to bash the hell out of a million cochineal beetles? This is why the Aztecs valued the red dye so much. I am not sure if it is the satisfaction in the bashing or the …

Why Crazy Quilts?


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Often I have been asked mainly by non- quilters why I make crazy quilts. Some see them as over embellished ugly Victorian monstrosities. I never tire of looking at them. They were made to display expert skill in needlework. Embroidery stitches such as herringbone and feather stitching are often found …