Articles related to "Fabrics"
Book Review: Focus on Features by Charlotte Warr Andersen
Learn how Charlotte Warr Andersen creates her life-life portrayals in applique.
• charlotte warr andersen • appliques • quilting • fabric • fabric crafts
Learn how Charlotte Warr Andersen creates her life-life portrayals in applique.
• charlotte warr andersen • appliques • quilting • fabric • fabric crafts
Book Review: Happy Hats & Cool Caps by T Elnef & AM Hermansen
Keep your ears warm or the sun off your face with your own hats!
• fabric crafts • craft • book • review • happy hats
Keep your ears warm or the sun off your face with your own hats!
• fabric crafts • craft • book • review • happy hats
Book review: Quilting with Carol Armstrong
A review of a book that uses quilting lines, rather than pieced blocks, to define familiar patterns.
• quilting • patchwork • fabric • fabric crafts • carol armstrong
A review of a book that uses quilting lines, rather than pieced blocks, to define familiar patterns.
• quilting • patchwork • fabric • fabric crafts • carol armstrong
Installing Landscape Fabric
Landscape fabric yields excellent results when we carefully analyze and then prepare project sites. Checklists are important and useful before planting and/or mulching.
• landscape fabric • how to install landscape fabric • erosion control • weed control fabric • commercial landscape fabric
Landscape fabric yields excellent results when we carefully analyze and then prepare project sites. Checklists are important and useful before planting and/or mulching.
• landscape fabric • how to install landscape fabric • erosion control • weed control fabric • commercial landscape fabric
Introduction to Colour Theory
There's a great mystique surrounding colour theory, but the fundamental principles are actually simple.
• colour • colour theory • quilting • painting • sewing
There's a great mystique surrounding colour theory, but the fundamental principles are actually simple.
• colour • colour theory • quilting • painting • sewing
Making Your First Doll
Be inspired rather than intimidated by the creations of experienced doll-makers
• doll • dolls • rag doll • fabric • craft
Be inspired rather than intimidated by the creations of experienced doll-makers
• doll • dolls • rag doll • fabric • craft
Molas: the art of colourful applique
Delight in the colourful appliques made by the Kuna Indians of Panama.
• fabric crafts • molas • panama • applique • fabric
Delight in the colourful appliques made by the Kuna Indians of Panama.
• fabric crafts • molas • panama • applique • fabric
Quilting Software: First Impressions
Taking the first steps to computerised quilting...
• fabric • fabric crafts • crafts • quilting • quilts
Taking the first steps to computerised quilting...
• fabric • fabric crafts • crafts • quilting • quilts
The Best Fabric For The Job
Another important step in the success of your sewing efforts is choosing the best fabric for the job at hand. Here are some considerations when trying to determine what fabric you want to use and how to care for various fabrics.
• fabric care • fabric selection
Another important step in the success of your sewing efforts is choosing the best fabric for the job at hand. Here are some considerations when trying to determine what fabric you want to use and how to care for various fabrics.
• fabric care • fabric selection
1930's Reproduction Fabric Quilts
Photos of quilts made with 1930's reproduction fabrics.
• quilts • reproduction fabrics • grandmother's fan • dresden plate • sunbonnet sue
Photos of quilts made with 1930's reproduction fabrics.
• quilts • reproduction fabrics • grandmother's fan • dresden plate • sunbonnet sue
Using Landscape Fabric
Landscape fabrics work for specific projects. Some plant groups thrive and are easier to maintain than other groups when used with these erosion and weed control fabrics.
• landscape fabric • erosion control fabric • weed control fabric • use for landscape fabric • install landscape fabric
Landscape fabrics work for specific projects. Some plant groups thrive and are easier to maintain than other groups when used with these erosion and weed control fabrics.
• landscape fabric • erosion control fabric • weed control fabric • use for landscape fabric • install landscape fabric
Making a Quilt Design Wall
Here are eight easy and inexpensive ways to create a quilt design wall that lets you view your quilt and make sure it looks good before you assemble the pieces.
• design wall • quilt design wall • designing a quilt • quilt designer • quilting fabric
Here are eight easy and inexpensive ways to create a quilt design wall that lets you view your quilt and make sure it looks good before you assemble the pieces.
• design wall • quilt design wall • designing a quilt • quilt designer • quilting fabric
Plastic Canvas and Fabric
This is a takeoff on the traditional plastic canvas but you will quickly see it is nothing like grandmother used to make.
• plastic canvas • plastic canvas box • fuzzy box • scrap fabric crafts • scrap fabric projects
This is a takeoff on the traditional plastic canvas but you will quickly see it is nothing like grandmother used to make.
• plastic canvas • plastic canvas box • fuzzy box • scrap fabric crafts • scrap fabric projects
Benefits of Cotton in Home Fabrics
Without knowing exactly what to look for, consumers may end up buying inferior towels and sheets instead of getting linens that are soft to the touch and durable!
• buying sheets • buying towels • cotton • 100% cotton sheets • 100% cotton towels
Without knowing exactly what to look for, consumers may end up buying inferior towels and sheets instead of getting linens that are soft to the touch and durable!
• buying sheets • buying towels • cotton • 100% cotton sheets • 100% cotton towels
Expressing a Culture in Fabrics
Fabric as an expression of culture through the ages.
• fabric • textiles • design • patterns • culture
Fabric as an expression of culture through the ages.
• fabric • textiles • design • patterns • culture
Selecting Fabrics
Successful sewing projects begin with the right fabric for the job.
• sewing projects • gabardine • poplin • wool • cotton canvas
Successful sewing projects begin with the right fabric for the job.
• sewing projects • gabardine • poplin • wool • cotton canvas
WOVEN SILK PICTURES AND STEVENGRAPHS...FABRICS OF SOCIETY
Take the simple idea of weaving pictures or portraits in silk, and placing them in the homes of the weatlthy. One of the earliest silk portraits was of Jacquard, the inventor of the loom. This was produced by the firm, Carquillat, and was first introduced in 1840. Carquillat and Potton, Rambaud & Company, of Lyons,France were awarded prizes at the 1851 Exhibition in London for these woven silk portraits.
• stephengraphs • silk pictures • etchings • thomas stevens • weaving
Take the simple idea of weaving pictures or portraits in silk, and placing them in the homes of the weatlthy. One of the earliest silk portraits was of Jacquard, the inventor of the loom. This was produced by the firm, Carquillat, and was first introduced in 1840. Carquillat and Potton, Rambaud & Company, of Lyons,France were awarded prizes at the 1851 Exhibition in London for these woven silk portraits.
• stephengraphs • silk pictures • etchings • thomas stevens • weaving
Landscape Fabric for Projects
Landscape fabric (geotextiles) for weed and erosion control may make landscape maintenance easier. Using landscape fabric properly with projects is vital for success.
• landscape fabric • weed control fabric • use for landscape fabric • landscape maintenance • commercial landscape fabric
Landscape fabric (geotextiles) for weed and erosion control may make landscape maintenance easier. Using landscape fabric properly with projects is vital for success.
• landscape fabric • weed control fabric • use for landscape fabric • landscape maintenance • commercial landscape fabric
Working punch on very thin fabric
Using punchwork on very thin fabric with interfacing for a stabilizer
• hummingbird • crazyquilt • punch • punchneedle • embroidery
Using punchwork on very thin fabric with interfacing for a stabilizer
• hummingbird • crazyquilt • punch • punchneedle • embroidery
DAMASK, A BRIEF HISTORY
We all have at least one tablecloth or a set of dinner napkins of fine damask in our collection. Common as it may be, history calls it the cloth of royalty.
• linen • damask • vintage tableware • fabrics
We all have at least one tablecloth or a set of dinner napkins of fine damask in our collection. Common as it may be, history calls it the cloth of royalty.
• linen • damask • vintage tableware • fabrics
Making Fabric Gift Bags
Fabric gift bags are an easy sewing project for beginners.
• fabric gift bags • gift bags • easy sewing project • gift containers • making gift bags
Fabric gift bags are an easy sewing project for beginners.
• fabric gift bags • gift bags • easy sewing project • gift containers • making gift bags
No-Sew Fabric Bookmarks
...and keep your place at the same time! Use printable fabric sheets, or adhesive fabric sheets, or use scraps, or cut a piece of a much-loved fabric from your stash.
• bookmark • fabric • paper • card stock • magnets
...and keep your place at the same time! Use printable fabric sheets, or adhesive fabric sheets, or use scraps, or cut a piece of a much-loved fabric from your stash.
• bookmark • fabric • paper • card stock • magnets
PREPARING YOUR LINEN CLOSET
Now that the holidays are here, I'd like to share with you a wonderful gift idea that you can make yourself.<b> Potpourri Sachets </b> can be easily made from linen handkies you might have in your collection. Fill up the sachet with rose pedals, cloves, or any combination of potpourri. I personally like lavender. Tie the ends up with a satin ribbon and attach a small silk flower. Whoever this gift goes to shall treasure this for years to come.
• linen closet • washing • drying • ironing • fabrics
Now that the holidays are here, I'd like to share with you a wonderful gift idea that you can make yourself.<b> Potpourri Sachets </b> can be easily made from linen handkies you might have in your collection. Fill up the sachet with rose pedals, cloves, or any combination of potpourri. I personally like lavender. Tie the ends up with a satin ribbon and attach a small silk flower. Whoever this gift goes to shall treasure this for years to come.
• linen closet • washing • drying • ironing • fabrics
Soulwax '2 Many DJs' Play Fabric
Despite the excitement surrounding the event, the live set failed to live up to the promise and popularity of the best-selling album 'As Heard on Radio Soulwax Part 2.'
• 2 many djs • soulwax • as heard on radio soulwax part 2 • fabric • cut copy
Despite the excitement surrounding the event, the live set failed to live up to the promise and popularity of the best-selling album 'As Heard on Radio Soulwax Part 2.'
• 2 many djs • soulwax • as heard on radio soulwax part 2 • fabric • cut copy
Stretched Fabric Craft Project
One of the beauties of being a mixed-media artist is the ability to experiment with nontraditional mediums. Lets see what we can do with fabric.
• assemblage art • mixed media painting • collage art • fabric collage • abstract art
One of the beauties of being a mixed-media artist is the ability to experiment with nontraditional mediums. Lets see what we can do with fabric.
• assemblage art • mixed media painting • collage art • fabric collage • abstract art
A Quick Look at Over-Dyeing
A description and projects for *over dyeing* fabric and yarns to create unique looks.
• dyeing • dyes • fiber • fabric • yarn
A description and projects for *over dyeing* fabric and yarns to create unique looks.
• dyeing • dyes • fiber • fabric • yarn
Achieving Drape When Crocheting
Make more flattering garments by paying attention to drape. Include the extended single crochet to increase fabric drape.
• crochet drape • fabric drape • extended single crochet • stitches that affect drape • drape and stitches
Make more flattering garments by paying attention to drape. Include the extended single crochet to increase fabric drape.
• crochet drape • fabric drape • extended single crochet • stitches that affect drape • drape and stitches
Book review: Continuous-Line Quilting Designs
A review of a book by Laura Lee Fritz featuring 250 continuous-line quilting design for hand, machine and long-arm quilters.
• quilting • patchwork • fabric • fabric crafts • laura lee fritz
A review of a book by Laura Lee Fritz featuring 250 continuous-line quilting design for hand, machine and long-arm quilters.
• quilting • patchwork • fabric • fabric crafts • laura lee fritz
Book review: Freddy's House by Freddy Moran
Brilliant colour in quilts
• quilts • colour • colour mixing • quilting • fabric
Brilliant colour in quilts
• quilts • colour • colour mixing • quilting • fabric
Book Review: Incredible Quilts for Kids of all Ages by Jean Ray
Fun quilts to make with all those tempting bright fabrics
• kids • children • quilt • jean ray laury • fabric craft
Fun quilts to make with all those tempting bright fabrics
• kids • children • quilt • jean ray laury • fabric craft
Book Review: Molas by Kate Mathews
An outstanding book with patterns, techniques, and projects for colorful applique.
• fabric • crafts • molas • applique • sewing
An outstanding book with patterns, techniques, and projects for colorful applique.
• fabric • crafts • molas • applique • sewing
Book Review: Riva by Ruth Reynolds
A humourous book on the world of quilt artist Ruth Reynolds and her outspoken cartoon character, Riva.
• book • book review • review • ruth reynolds • riva
A humourous book on the world of quilt artist Ruth Reynolds and her outspoken cartoon character, Riva.
• book • book review • review • ruth reynolds • riva
Book Review: The Christmas Stocking Book by Mary D'Alton
50 classical and contemporary stocking designs for different sewing skill levels
• fabric • crafts • sewing • applique • christmas
50 classical and contemporary stocking designs for different sewing skill levels
• fabric • crafts • sewing • applique • christmas
Book review: Tipis & Yurts, Authentic Designs
A great book on how to sew your own circular dwelling.
• tipi • yurt • sew • book review • book
A great book on how to sew your own circular dwelling.
• tipi • yurt • sew • book review • book
Christmas in September
If you're thinking of making gifts for Christmas, now's the time to start!
• fabric crafts • christmas • quilting • websites • web sites
If you're thinking of making gifts for Christmas, now's the time to start!
• fabric crafts • christmas • quilting • websites • web sites
Christmas Star Block
Directions for an 8 point 2 color star that appears to spin. Use it in Christmas colors to make placemats, center piece, or wall hanging for Christmas
• halfsquare triangle • pellon • christmas fabric • quick turn.
Directions for an 8 point 2 color star that appears to spin. Use it in Christmas colors to make placemats, center piece, or wall hanging for Christmas
• halfsquare triangle • pellon • christmas fabric • quick turn.
Dark & Stormy Fashion Ahead
Dark, heavy fabrics dominated at the recent Première Vision fabric show in Europe so Fall 2007 looks to continue the dark trend in fashion.
• fashion • fashiontribes • fashion forecast • première vision pluriel • fabric forecast
Dark, heavy fabrics dominated at the recent Première Vision fabric show in Europe so Fall 2007 looks to continue the dark trend in fashion.
• fashion • fashiontribes • fashion forecast • première vision pluriel • fabric forecast
Development of Early Looms
Loom design from the Neolithic to modern times.
• looms • weaving • fabric • cloth • neolithic
Loom design from the Neolithic to modern times.
• looms • weaving • fabric • cloth • neolithic
Even Dyeing
Dyeing fiber and fabric to produce even color can be a bit tricky. Here are some hints to help produce nice even colors when you dye.
• dye • dyeing • fabric • fiber • fiber arts
Dyeing fiber and fabric to produce even color can be a bit tricky. Here are some hints to help produce nice even colors when you dye.
• dye • dyeing • fabric • fiber • fiber arts
From Rags to Rugs
Get weaving or hooking or plaiting to make something warm underfoot...
• rag rugs • fabric crafts • weaving • hooking • plaiting
Get weaving or hooking or plaiting to make something warm underfoot...
• rag rugs • fabric crafts • weaving • hooking • plaiting
Gaining a Sense of Style
Developing a sense of style requires attention to fabric, fit, color, pattern, and detail. However, women with a true fashion sense also know these three simple step
• style • sense of style • fabric • pattern • sexy
Developing a sense of style requires attention to fabric, fit, color, pattern, and detail. However, women with a true fashion sense also know these three simple step
• style • sense of style • fabric • pattern • sexy
Hand Printing Cloth
A discussion of various methods of printing on cloth by hand.
• finger-paint • brush painting • rubbing • stamping • wood blocks
A discussion of various methods of printing on cloth by hand.
• finger-paint • brush painting • rubbing • stamping • wood blocks
Historic Log Cabin Quilt Settings
Here are several favorite ways to assemble blocks into Log Cabin quilts: Broken Dishes, Chimneys and Cornerstones, Converging Chevrons, and Streak of Lightning.
• log cabin quilt • log cabin quilt block • quilt blocks • quilt settings • quilting fabric
Here are several favorite ways to assemble blocks into Log Cabin quilts: Broken Dishes, Chimneys and Cornerstones, Converging Chevrons, and Streak of Lightning.
• log cabin quilt • log cabin quilt block • quilt blocks • quilt settings • quilting fabric
Injeanuity
Get a totally new look out of old, boring, or outgrown jeans with Ellen Warwick’s new book for crafty girls.
• jeans • teens • tweens • crafts • book
Get a totally new look out of old, boring, or outgrown jeans with Ellen Warwick’s new book for crafty girls.
• jeans • teens • tweens • crafts • book
Lace is Knot Fancy
Lace-making with crochet, embroidery around spaces, and loom
• lace • crochet • loom • embroidery • cotton
Lace-making with crochet, embroidery around spaces, and loom
• lace • crochet • loom • embroidery • cotton
More Free Embroidery Patterns to Download
It seems that there're a lot of sewers with embroidery machines out there. So here's another collection of embroidery patterns for you to download. Most are in multiple formats.
• fabric crafts embroidery designs freebies free dow
It seems that there're a lot of sewers with embroidery machines out there. So here's another collection of embroidery patterns for you to download. Most are in multiple formats.
• fabric crafts embroidery designs freebies free dow
News and Information
Update on what is happening in the punchneedle community
• punchneedle • crazy quilt • threads • patterns • fabric
Update on what is happening in the punchneedle community
• punchneedle • crazy quilt • threads • patterns • fabric
Preparing Your Pieced Top For Quilting
Your quilt top is finished so how will you get it quilted? Here is a quick way to get ready for quilting.
• quilts • pieced tops • machine quilting • backing fabric
Your quilt top is finished so how will you get it quilted? Here is a quick way to get ready for quilting.
• quilts • pieced tops • machine quilting • backing fabric
Pumpkin Hat II
Here is a second pattern for a hat which looks like a pumpkin. However, in this version the face is knitted in the hat, rather than crocheted on the surface.
• knit • knitting • halloween • holiday knitting • pattern knitting
Here is a second pattern for a hat which looks like a pumpkin. However, in this version the face is knitted in the hat, rather than crocheted on the surface.
• knit • knitting • halloween • holiday knitting • pattern knitting
Quilt Binding and the Mitered Corner
A neat sturdy binding gives the finishing touch to your lovely quilt. This month's article gives instructions on making the binding and sewing a mitered corner.
• quilt • quilt binding • cutting the fabric • mitered corner
A neat sturdy binding gives the finishing touch to your lovely quilt. This month's article gives instructions on making the binding and sewing a mitered corner.
• quilt • quilt binding • cutting the fabric • mitered corner