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Judy Niemeyer, a quilting instructor who shares her expertise across North America and Canada, founded our family owned and operated business in the mid-1990's. Since then, we have produced more than a hundred foundation paper piecing quilt patterns that are quite popular with quilters and quilt shops. We also conduct quilt retreats where quilters meet and have fun quilting. Be sure to check out our Samples gallery where you can see pictures of finished quilts made with our patterns.
Foundation Paper Piecing Crafty Tip
If you would rather glue your foundation paper piecing patterns to your fabric than pin them, you can use a glue stick. Use only one very light swipe of glue and don't press down too hard otherwise it will be difficult to remove the pattern from your fabric.
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Follow the crafty endeavors of this card artist and all around crafty gal. She shares her paper crafting projects on her blog as well as showcases her handcrafted gift cards and other paper crafts. Beautifully embellished, always unique. These items will never be duplicated, once they are purchased.. they are gone forever.
Crafty Tip
Have trouble picking up tiny objects to place them somewhere? Try using needle pointed tweezers, it allows you to view the area your trying to attach the object to without having your fingers blocking it.
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NicheStitch is a digital cross stitch pattern store that features a unique collection of downloadable patterns from vintage images. We offer a little bit of everything from grayscale images to full-color patterns. Contact us for custom patterns from your family photos and other images.
Crafty Tip
Always check the stitch count and number of colors needed for a cross stitch pattern so that you are prepared for the project.
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Yiotas is a family run business from England. They specialise in cross stitch kits and patterns inspired by fine art masters and the Victoria era. Their kits come with a multi-page pattern, instructions, 14-count Aida, presorted and carded Madeira threads and a full-color picture of the finished piece. Patterns also include DMC color charts. Check out the quality of our patterns through one of our free downloadable patterns.
Crafty Tip
If you have pets or small children do not keep your cross stitch materials in a bag. Keeping your threads, needles and scissors in a box that shuts securely will prevent little fingers and paws from getting into things easily!
Using a highlighter in a light color - yellow works very well for marking off stitches or areas of stitching as you complete them. If your lighting makes the yellow hard to see at night, you could use another color like green or blue or orange when stitching at night.
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Unique, stylish and contemporary jewellery designed, created and sourced by Anna and Ian Caird, Kent. UK. Their jewellery is primarily made from silver and gemstones using goldsmithing techniques.
Photographing Jewellery Crafty Tip
When photographing highly polished jewellery it will reflect its surroundings, so make sure these do not detract from the from the tone and colour of the item photographed.
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Sandi enjoys anything "that lets her creative spirit fly" but among all of the words she uses to describe herself, quiltmaker comes first. As you get to peek over her shoulder into the life of her family, you'll also find many wonderful craft projects and quilt patterns that you can try. She's been stitching for over 40 years and her blog is a veritable showcase for all of her lovely quilts. This busy lady also stitches, creates miniatures, designs and offers quilting and crafting classes. Visit A Legacy of Stitches to learn more about the wonderful things she is creating and be sure to check out her Wooly Buddies and Seasons BOM Yahoo! Groups.
Quilting Crafty Tip
When making a quilt for children out of fleece and flannel, zig-zag the seams for added strength.
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Erika Davis has been working with textiles for over 30 years. She is known in her hometown for her handmade bags and jewelry. She works with only quality materials including Czech glass, crystals and gemstones. She also works with polymer clay, resin and textiles, often dying the fabrics herself. Along with her lovely brooches, she offers a variety of beaded jewelry items, evening and bridal bags and handmade wedding accessories. Commissions are welcomed and she offers resizing on her necklaces and bracelets.
Micro Macrame Crafty Tip
For micro macrame and braiding make your own board. Cut a piece of board 4 inches wide x 20 inches long. Cut 5 pieces of cotton bump the same size and lay onto the board. Cover with a piled fabric like velour or chenille, pull the fabric round to the back of the board and staple in place. You now have your own board to pin threads to for braiding and micro macrame and the piled fabric will stop your work sliding about.
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At my Etsy store, I sell handmade decorative candles that are perfect for centerpieces for your home or wedding. I also create richly scented soy candle, tart melts, and may other creative candles. I love taking custom orders!
Product Photography Crafty Tip
One key to great pictures is to have great lighting. I love to cross stitch, and I have an OttoLite. This light works great when I am trying to take pictures of my candles. If you have a similar light use it to get perfect lighting in you photos.
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Discount Wholesale Supplier of High Quality Ribbons.We specialize in supplying ribbons to the Craft and Hair bow industries at affordable prices. Our minimum order is only $35 and we don't require a tax ID.
Crafty Tip
Covering the inside of your hair bow clips with ribbon will prevent the bow from slipping.
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Julie Smith is doing wonders with Australian wool fibers and hand-painted silk and chiffon fabrics. Her fashion scarves and textile jewelry showcase the beauty of the individual fibers but it is the way she combines them together that turns them into wearable art. Whether you're the kind of gal who wears leather or lace, you will find something in her Etsy shop that matches your personal style.
Crafty Tip
A great way of storing small amounts of different coloured wool roving or silk that takes up little space and is easily sorted and quick to find is to use a plastic shoe holder rack. Hang it on the wall and use the pockets to store your wool.
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