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Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Traditional American Crafts

This 256 page book is chock-full of craft projects like weaving, handcrafted furniture, Bavarian folk art, doll making, quilting, needlework, embroidery, cross stitch, crewelwork, rug making, calligraphy, liebsbrief, crochet, painted finishes, stenciling, wood burning, wreath making, and much more. Be prepared to spend many repetitive hours perusing this treasury of information.

Here are a few of the excerpts that you’re sure to fall in love with:

“Whether it’s a simple crayon drawing from a child or an intricate, cut-paper valentine …

a gift made by hand and offered from the heart is special, unique, and forever cherished.”

“Over the years, inventive wood smiths have used the simplest of tools to shape native

materials …”

“As needlework magazines, transfer patterns, and mail-order kits proliferated around the

turn of this century, American housewives began stitching decorative covers and fancy

cases for every item in sight.”

This book is a must have for today’s craftsperson.

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Silk Bamboo Viscose Victorian Style Shawl

Victorian Style Shawl

Exquisite hand crocheted feminine lacey shawl - victorian style. Perfect with shirt and jeans, evening wear, coat, or jacket.

Size: 72 inches wide by 18 inches long (182.8 cm x 45.72 cm)

Stonehill Collection

Stonehill Collection Reflectios

Stonehill Collection "Reflections" Premium Quilt Fabric - Background is aqua with white dots topped with a lovely floral print of pink, rose, gold, saffron, and olive colors.

Traditional American Crafts

Here are a few of the excerpts that you’re sure to fall in love with:

“Whether it’s a simple crayon drawing from a child or an intricate, cut-paper valentine …

a gift made by hand and offered from the heart is special, unique, and forever cherished.”

“Over the years, inventive wood smiths have used the simplest of tools to shape native

materials …”

“As needlework magazines, transfer patterns, and mail-order kits proliferated around the

turn of this century, American housewives began stitching decorative covers and fancy

cases for every item in sight.”

This book is a must have for today’s craftsperson.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Inventive Metal clay for beaders

Here's a collection of 18 inspiring projects to jumpstart your metal clay creativity. Metal clay is so easy to use and it has exciting potential...especially when beaders transform it into beautiful finished jewelry. In three sections, moving from beginner through advanced, Inventive Metal Clay explores how to:

• Set cubic zirconia, natural stones and cabochons

• Use texture plates, bead forms, cork clay and brass screen

• Apply gold foil and enamel to fired metal clay

• Incorporate fine silver wire and bezel strips

With these skills and more, you'll create pendants, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, beads, charms and rings. Each project concludes with a gallery of variations for inspiration. Have fun exploring your own interpretations of the wealth of techniques inside!