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While earning my degree in craft and material studies, I dabbled in quilting techniques for one of my assignments during a textiles course. While I didn't take up quilting, it was here where I developed an understanding and deep appreciation for this historical craft. The time, patience, mathe... (original story)
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Craftewoman posted this great tutorial in the Curvaceous Craftsters section, but it would be great for crafters of any size! Don’t be scared by all the math involved. Once you get your measurements figured out this is really simple! You can use new fabric from your stash, or do what Craftewo... (original story)
Posted from The Storque 4 days ago
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Happy almost Mother's Day, UK! It seems many of us were inspired by our mums from an early age. Mine spent literally hour upon hour making party costumes. I do recall being dressed as a knickerbocker glory with miles of ruched pink toilet paper painstakingly sewn onto a (handmade) bodysuit and hat. ... (original story)
Posted from whip up 4 days ago
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Quilts 1700-2010: Hidden Histories, Untold Stories by Sue Prichard. V & A Publishing (March 1, 2010) (Australia through Allen and Unwin). Every now again a book comes past my desk that just makes me want to sing its praises to the world. This book Quilts 1700-2010 has been my bedtime reading f... (original story)
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This spicy white bean dip is made from a combination of navy beans, garlic, cilantro and a few other tasty ingredients. kala makes it as a dip for raw vegetables, but I bet it would be delicious on warm pita as well. Enjoy! To see this project on Craftster click here: http://www.craftster.org/fo... (original story)
Posted from whip up 4 days ago
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This weekend is the deadline for the first part of my next book. I have read and re-read and now I am whipping my husband into action to do some sketches for me … he is a good man! Have also been doing some domestic duties… I blogged my recipe for homemade tomato paste – [...] (original story)
Posted from CRAFT 5 days ago
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Sarai at Collette Patterns shares this handsome pattern for bloomers. I would love to make a pair for myself, but right now my sewing skills max out at simple tab curtains. She also posted some images of bloomers that her readers have made. Pretty and feminine. I wonder if they're comfortable. Rea... (original story)
Posted from CRAFT 6 days ago
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Sara of Creative Jewish Mom shares downloadable art and instructions for creating these fresh nature-inspired cut paper silhouettes. I love the touch of ric rac! Read this article | Comment on this article (original story)
Posted from CRAFT 6 days ago
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Catarina Mota put up a nice tute on creating a handshake-sensitive mitten which senses high-fives and hand-holding, too. It's a simple circuit suitable for wearable tech beginners! [via Fashioning Technology] More:LED Firefly Baby Booties TutorialElectronic Embroidery - CRAFT Video Read this articl... (original story)
Posted from CRAFT 6 days ago
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Instructables is getting ready for Halloween early this year with Sarah James' Care Bear baby costume tutorial, modeled here by the inimitable Corvidae. I'm speechless.More: 3-Armed Baby Costume How-To: Infant Pumpkin Costume Read this article | Comment on this article (original story)