Knitting and crocheting should never be painful. Follow these recommendations to prevent aches and pains.

Nov 20, 2007 - Renee Blixt

Quilt size guidelines for artist trading cards, fabric postcards, quilt wall hangings, landscape quilts, fiber art. Quilt size chart using the Golden Ratio.

Sep 22, 2010 - Christine Mann

New technology and trends are creating a surge of interest in quilts. See how to decorate your property with quilt barn designs and how to create fiber art.

Oct 5, 2011 - Kathleen Pfeiffer

Fiberdimensions textile artist collective is displaying their fiberart October 13 - December 19, 2010 at The Presidio Exhibition Hall in San Francisco, CA.

Oct 30, 2010 - Dianne Smith

Understanding color helps a yarner choose harmonizing yarns. A rich history of color theory exists to help fiber artists make flattering projects.

Feb 29, 2012 - Renee Blixt

Acid dyes are used to color wool and other animal fibers. Dye rovings and yarn at home to create unique fibers for spinning, knitting and crochet.

Apr 4, 2009 - Kate Pullen

Symbols in art are our oldest form of visual communication and convey meaning beyond what's obvious.

Oct 20, 2006 - Suzanne Hill

A collage is an artistic arrangement of various materials glued to a flat surface. Here are some pointers and ideas for kids and teachers.

Apr 11, 2008 - Elece Hollis

Green artists should have no problems saving the Earth with these eco-friendly art supplies including recycled papers, biodegradable pens, non-toxic paints and more.

Mar 27, 2010 - Alina Bradford

With all of the plastic and lead paint toy concerns, it is a good time to think about "greener" alternatives for kid's art and craft supplies.

Nov 2, 2008 - Shelley Donohue

The ideas outlined here are appropriate for kid's craft projects, as well as for mixed-media artists working in their creative spaces. Let's explore the art of autumn!

Oct 25, 2007 - Jenn Greenleaf

By using the fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin, the art of acupressure can stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities.

Jul 30, 2010 - Jennifer Dellerman

Nurture yourself and the environment by choosing green or natural arts and craft supplies. Non-toxic paints, artist's supplies, fleece, and yarns are widely available.

Jan 3, 2009 - Connie Krochmal

Over-the-counter medications and lifestyle changes can help minimize a number of the side effects caused by antiretroviral treatment (ART) for HIV/AIDS.

Dec 23, 2008 - Jamie Robertson

For many artisans and crafters, a great vacation involves browsing and appreciating the creativity of others. Consider these popular shopping venues.

Apr 25, 2009 - Dee Dee Smith

The National Federation of the Blind and the American Printing House for the Blind offer a number of competitive opportunities for aspiring blind artists and writers.

Mar 25, 2009 - Andrew Leibs

An artist spends many hours perfecting techniques that other people struggle with. Teaching art classes allows the artist to share knowledge and earn a living.

Mar 16, 2008 - Katelyn Thomas

The art of combining proteins to achieve a high quality, low-fat, economical diet is well worth learning.

Feb 5, 2010 - Gina Barnes

The 46th Annual Lakefront Festival of Arts takes place June 20-22, 2008 on the shores of Lake Michigan on the grounds of the Milwaukee Art Museum in Wisconsin.

Jun 12, 2008 - Christine Nyholm

Technology has made letter writing a less commonly used form of communication. Writing letters can still be fun when personal touches are added to the process.

Feb 6, 2010 - Nneka Nnolim