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Finishing Aurifil
Yes, it is possible to finish a spool of Aurifil thread. I did it! I love Aurifil because of the high thread quality and the amount that can fit on a bobbin. I first bought a bag of spools in … Continue reading
Tools and Supplies for Drawing
Words are very important to me. I like the shape of them – the way they look when written and the way they feel on my tongue, which is why the title is tools and supplies and not just supplies. … Continue reading
Deadly Flax
We have an independent art store in the City called Flax. It is art and inspiration nirvana. I didn’t mean to go there, but I ended up there on Friday. I went to an appointment and then out to lunch. … Continue reading
Aurifil Thread
This is the summer collection of Aurifil thread. I really like these colors and I haven’t ever seen them before. I haven’t been able to find them in the larger size spools and singly. I am still looking, though. clipped … Continue reading
Soda Bottles Begone
I spent a GREAT hour or so with my SIL at Quilting Adventures in Richmond, VA (www.quiltingadventures.com) on Sunday. Since I was there last time Joyce has moved the shop next door to a much bigger space and it is … Continue reading
Timtex is Gone
In my travels I came across the fact that the manufacturer has stopped making Timtex. I have only used Timtex once to make a bowl, but I have been thinking about making more bowls and now I don’t know what … Continue reading
Quilt Fabric Manufacturers
Annie of Annie’s Quilting Stash Podcast has cataloged a group of fabric manufacturers and gives links and list of designers for each manufacturer. It is a podcast from earlier this year. clipped from simplearts.com Program 118 – Guide to Fabric … Continue reading
Supply List Suggestions
I am taking a class with Gabrielle Swain tomorrow. I hadn’t ever really heard of her until Friend Julie took a 6 month long one-on-one class with her. I decided to take the class because Julie really got her creativity … Continue reading
Organization
It is very hard for me to accomplish anything if I am not organized. The first thing I do on any project is organize the pieces. I get a lot done, I think, because I am organized. It drives a … Continue reading
Good. Clean. Fun.
MeinkeToy has a clean new look on her website. The books literally burst off the page with fabulous color and, of course, inspiration within. I was specifically pointed to this Lustr’ed Cloth by Alyson Mydgelow Marsden, about which Nina says … Continue reading
Using Liquid Paper to Satisfy a Child’s Halloween Dreams
How to Make a Halloween Costume Supplies and Tools Picture of child’s dream costume Felt (of appropriate color(s) Sewing machine Scissors Shoelaces Timtex Liquid Paper (correction fluid) Aleen’s Craft Glue The Halloween costume, except for some decoration, which are drying, … Continue reading
Dots and Denyse Schmidt Join the Party. Fabric Leads to Sainthood
In a effort to update the Catholic Church and make it more appealing to a younger audience, I think that requirements for sainthood should be eased. Sending virtually unsolicited fabric to people really should count towards the sainthood list of … Continue reading
Editing
In my post of October 31, I mentioned the things I was thinking about. One was ‘editing’, a new term used by designers which seems to mean tossing old junk. JCN helped me go through my fabric and junk fabric … Continue reading
