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Embroiderer's Run Wild on the Internet!
A short introduction to what will become available over the coming mmonths and some fun links to get you started.
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Find Quilting Magazines Online
When I get the latest issue of my favourite quilting magazines, I read it from cover to cover, then flip it over and do so again. Websites allow you to devour even more.
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Door Pillow Project for UFOs
For a super-quick gift or a great way to add something special to a boring room, use up your already-stitched projects to make a door pillow.
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Goetheanum, Basel, Switzerland
The Goetheanum was designed by the 20th century visionary and spiritual scientist Rudolf Steiner. It is one of the earliest buildings to extensively use cast concrete.
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Serpents in Hermetic Philosophy
Snakes, serpents and dragons were a popular theme in alchemical texts and picture books. What is their importance, and how did this tradition begin?
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Christmas Cookie Cutter Candles
Choose your favorite Christmas motif from the cookie cutter drawer to make these holiday candles.
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American Architecture 1875-1945
The series concludes with a look at some of America's most significant architectural styles of the early 20th century.
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Angels, Icons & Religious Imagery
How were angels depicted in early Christian art? Why were they used on icons from Byzantine Egypt?
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Nikki Sixx, Rocker & Designer
Motley Crue guitarist, Nikki Sixx, recently teamed up with Kelly Gray, formerly of conservative knitwear dynasty St. John, in a new menswear line, Royal Underground.
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SAMPLERS...A YOUNG GIRLS EMBROIDERY WITH GROWNUP PRICES
Many of the "samplers" were of the simplest type of embroideries. They contained letters, numbers and sometimes stylized motifs. All were made by young girls to practice both the alphabet and basic sewing techniques. What makes this piece of embroidery so popular with the antique textile collectors that at auction they sell for thousands of dollars?
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Summer Accessory Trends
Say goodbye to glitz and bling--summer accessories are all about natural and organic touches. Update your wardrobe by adding a few of these great pieces.
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The Morgan Beatus, Part II
Morgan Beatus, medieval, art, history catholic liturgy spain
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A Martha Stewart Thanksgiving
Martha Stewart's Thanksgiving recipes, crafts, and decorating ideas for a gorgeous Thanksgiving celebration
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American Architecture 1820-1890
From Greek Revival to Second Empire, this series continues with quick guide to these American architectural styles and periods.
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August Wilson 1945-2005
An interview with the late August Wilson, whose Pulitzer-winning plays documented the African American experience in the 20th century.
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Cleveland Unzips Short Stories
Ceil Cleveland unravels visual images so readers see the art of storytelling in short stories.
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Introduction to Plot: Life Graphs
A multi-day middle school lesson plan which gives students a foundation in the study of plot by creating a visual representation of their lives.
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Kundalini in Hermetic Philosophy
"Kundalini" was a popular concept with Hermetic philosophers. It is favored in the West today for its mediation qualities.
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Linked Short Story Collections
What is a story cycle and how is it different from other short story collections? This article attempts to give the basics of this exciting genre.
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Rusyn Pysanky Easter Eggs
The Rusyn pysanky tradition differs stylistically from the pysanky tradition of the Ukranians.
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Spring Pillow Patterns & Designs
Seasonal pillows are quick and easy to sew.
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The Regions - Coconut Grove Playhouse
A brief history and an overview of the website of this historic regional theatre.
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There Will Be Blood & Sierra Madre
Paul Thomas Anderson tips his dusty hat to John Huston's Treasure Of The Sierra Madre with There Will Be Blood, newly released on DVD
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Transferware Pottery Transformed an Industry
The invention of the transfer printing technique brought the look of expensive, hand painted pottery to the middle class in the 1750's, and collectors still treasure it.
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A Miscellany of Knitting
Review of websites featuring online sweater design and discount yarn. Links to free patterns for chemo caps. Follow-up on gloves.
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Alençon Lace
The history and making of Alençon lace
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Bobbin Lace Tools
What tools do I need to make bobbinlace? Here's the answer!
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Cheap Environmental Decorating
Don't have the budget to revamp your home in an eco-friendly way? Then use these green touches to give your space life.
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Concept of Jacob’s Ladder
"Jacob's Ladder" is a biblical concept, but for Hermetic philosophers it was also symbolic of man's transformation, and his connection to the universe.
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Creating a Unique Wedding
A wedding ceremony is a great time for a couple to show off what makes their love special and unique. Use these tips to start the creative process.
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Early European Painters
Discover little-known facts about 15th- and 16th-century artists Luca Signorelli,Gentile Bellini, Barent van Orley, El Greco, and Sebastiano.
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Frankoma Pottery
Frankoma pottery is considered by many to be America's foremost earthenware and has become very collectible. Learn about its origin and the reasons for its popularity.
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Hair Tattoos for Short Hair
Carving designs into short hair and side burns is the newest craze in expressing style.
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Hallowe'en Treats #1 : Meeting Count Chocula
Count Chocula and his sugar-pushing buddies were among my favourite childhood monsters. However, in all my years of following the commercials and artwork, I never got around to actually trying the cereal. Check out some commentary and links on my long-forgotten Hallowe'en treat.

Holiday Sewing Projects
Sew these quick and easy tree skirts, table runners, pillows, and other holiday decorations.
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Hot Runway Trends for Summer 2008
With so many varied themes this year it is possible to give a nod to a number of them in one fell swoop, without immersing yourself totally in a particular trend.
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Household Textiles: Handmade Floor Coverings
Introduction to textile floor coverings and where to get them.
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How to Decorate a Neutral Nursery
Soft sand, exotic animals and warm atmosphere - this isn't a desert safari, it's the plan for decorating a modern nursery with barely any color at all.
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Interview with John Reilly Band
It's a matter of public record that I fell, hard, for the stirring symphonic folk-rock sound of the John Reilly Band. Our interview with John Reilly only sealed the deal.
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Introduction to Taoist Art
What are the "origins" of Taoist art? Explore art of China's earliest dynasties, as well as the role of Taoist artists in feudal society.
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Laurel And Hardy Comedies on DVD
Laurel and Hardy's comedy remains fresh, decades after their final film. Here's what you can find on DVD.
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