Shirley | June 23, 2007
By Jan Myers
A design wall is a place on a wall where we can hang units of a quilt. This permits the quilter to stand back and scrutinize the design before sewing the quilt. Quilters often dangle batting or plain white flannel on their design walls, because quilt blocks tend to stick to it effortlessly [...]
Shirley | June 22, 2007
By Vicki Churchill
Using alcohol inks is something I have not tried before and to be honest I was a little apprehensive, looking at all the different pots of inks, mixers and blending solutions it appeared to be a complex and difficult craft to master.
Alcohol inks are dye based multi surface inks that can be used [...]
Shirley | June 22, 2007
By Heather Allen
A patchwork quilt is made by piecing together quilt blocks in order to create a specific design. However because of the advances in the techniques used for producing quilts (quilting) a person can now choose just how they actually put these pieces of material together.
However one thing is certain, which is that in [...]
Shirley | June 21, 2007
By Vicki Churchill
Although every hand made card has its own style and unique qualities sometimes it is nice to try something new and a little different.
When making my own handmade cards I tend to use decoupage because I can sit and watch TV one night and do all the cutting out and piecing the decoupage [...]
Shirley | June 21, 2007
By Wade Robins
Being able to produce gorgeous materials as a result of quilting is truly a gift that you should make the most of whenever you get the chance. Some people who can quilt often think about setting up their own businesses so that they can make a living out of their hobby and others [...]
Shirley | June 19, 2007
By Darrell Feltmate
Bowls have been part of the human existence since we began to hold things and want to keep them. Wood turning bowls has been part of life ever since someone realized that a piece of wood could be hollowed to hold water, food or other treasures. Some of the first indications we [...]
Shirley | June 18, 2007
By Amy Wells
Rubber stamping allows you to create beautiful and unique artwork. One of the many reasons rubber stamping has grown in popularity is the flexibility and variety involved in choosing and using rubber stamp materials. Another reason is that rubber stamp techniques can be applied to the popular crafts of scrap-booking, card making, [...]
