This is a novel use of contemporary embroidery and a novel way to promote an industry. Austria has released an embroidered stamp depicting an Edelweiss flower. From the website Embroidery is the stuff of which the most valuable fashion dreams are made. Wars have been fought over embroidery, women kidnapped …
I could not resist the work of Felieke van der Leest as it is highly entertaining and a good number of her pieces made me smile. I am sure many will have the same reaction to these quirky crochet and knitted objects. If you swing over there and take a …
This is just a quick heads up as the latest issue of CQmag online is out. For anyone who has not encountered this ezine it focuses on crazy quilting and associated needlework skills. Best of all its free, with no signup, sign in or fill in this form here… the …
An image on Flickr of these small dragonflys lead me to this tutorial on the Dragonfly knot This sent me scurrying all over the net to see what was out there on the traditional handcraft of Chinese knotting . I knew that lovers had used knots to symbolise their commitment …
Well last month I did not manage to get a card done for the 6 x 4 lives challenge as I was just a bit overloaded but this month I did it! It is Autumn down under. Canberra bursts into a real show of colour every year and I delight …
Sandie of abeautifulcraft has posted a huge list of clip art sites that house Free Victorian Images, Calling Cards, Post Cards, Photographs, Clip Art While I am at it Sandie has also provided this tutorial on how to print on fabric using Fabric softener as a fixative. On another note …
If you enjoy viewing the work of illustrators wander over and find yourself lost at Elfwood as it claims to be the largest science fiction an fantasy art site on the web. For anyone who is interested in designing a quilt with a fantasy theme there are enough dragons, fairy …
