learn a basic embroidered chain stitch with lyric montgomery kinard…
For once I had enough presence of mind to take photos of my process as I worked. I thought I’d share with you my process for…
Let me tell you a funny story. My husband loves me dearly and supports me in every way. He is, after all, Mr. Almost Perfect! He…
How to edge your art quilt with a satin-stitch, with artist Lyric Montgomery Kinard…
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Tutorial: Mounting Textile Art – gallery wrapped canvas
January 30, 2017As promised – here is part 2 of my process in creating a series of works for The Art Box CSA Art Box work by Lyric Montgomery…
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Tutorial: Sketchbook Slipcover
January 28, 2017Sketchbook Slipcover Video Tutorial Following this week’s giveaway, I thought I’d repost this video tutorial on how to make a slipcover for your sketchbook. The written…
Or – “how I use Snapseed to alter a photo I’ve already taken so that it is easier to turn that photo into a pattern for…
You might think there is nothing worse than being stuck in the middle seat of a packed airplane on a long light, but I look at…
If you are unsure of how to size your image so that I can make a thermofax screen for you – here are some instructions. First…
Just for fun – over the next week or two I’ll repost some of your favorite tutorials – enjoy! A couple of weeks ago one…
And here are step by step photos if you weren’t quick enough to fold along with the video. Seriously – all you need is a…
I spent half a day ignoring all the “shoulds” on my list. The result was this spectacular piece of origami. Braided Corona Star origami designed by…
I love origami. Because I also love music I get a kick out of folding ornaments out of a few old piano books I found. It still…
This December I hope to post and point you to some lovely tutorials. Let’s make stuff – bring beauty and light into a world that needs…
I thought I’d share a sweet and very doable project with you for Valentines day. This easily folded (I promise!) origami heart has a lovely little…
If you missed the tutorial on how to fold these sweet little origami hearts, just scroll down. The post should be right next to this one.…
I love doodling in my sketchbook. This sketchbook is definitely not a work of art – it’s my WORK place. Most of what’s in there is an…
I’ve been doing more hand appliqué this past week and tried something out that you might already know. It worked for me so I thought I’d…
I thought you might like to take a peek at how I stitch hand appliqué. This finished piece will show at To Dye For at the…
Nothing like a deadline to help you get the job done!!! At least that is how it works for me. Last month I had to finish…
I thought I’d give you a little peek at my most recent sketchbook. If you’ve been following me here you know I’ve went off on a bit…
I’d like to point you towards Judy Coates Perez’ sweet little tutorial for making felted wool ornaments.You can find her instructions here.…
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Tutorial Redux – Beaded Fringe (and another giveaway)
May 15, 2013I thought I’d share this tutorial with you again since it goes along with the last post. this isn’t the same instructions that are in the…
From Jill Berry Mini-Book Ornament From Judy Coates Perez Speculatius Cookies From Tracie Lyn Huskamp For the Smell of It From Traci Bunkers Star Garland From…
In November there will be a fabulous new set of Art Boxes for sale at The Artbox CSA If you’ve been thinking a bit about purchasing…
I thought you might enjoy seeing the creation process for the series of works I did for The Art Box CSA Art Box work by Lyric Montgomery…