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Written by admin on October 25, 2009 – 8:29 pm -

The word crochet describes the process of creating fabric from a length of cord, yarn, or thread with a hooked tool. Excerpt from:  touch system Blogs  Read More →


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Subversive Stitchers: Women Armed with Needles: The Alliance for …

Written by admin on October 25, 2009 – 10:30 am -

From macramé to needle point to airbrushed quilts, Chicago employs “technique as content” in her major projects, including the Birth Project (1980-1985), the Holocaust Project (1993) and Resolutions: A Stitch in Time (1994 to present). … Read more from the original source: Subversive Stitchers: Women Armed with Needles: The Alliance for …  Read More →


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MIXED MEDIA: Thank you Gina

Written by admin on October 25, 2009 – 6:31 am -

The workshop took place at Art And Stitch and its aim was to use the sewing machine to create a variety of textures to be used in a landscape type picture. I had been waiting for this workshop for several months and really looking forward … I know you read everywhere about Free Machining and drawing with the needle but it all seems a bit unreal till you actually sit down and do it View post:  MIXED MEDIA: Thank you Gina  Read More →


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Sewing with Polar Fleece - Indonesia - Asia handicraft and art center

Written by admin on October 25, 2009 – 4:07 am -

Polar Fleeces are some of the easiest fabrics to sew with. Original post: Sewing with Polar Fleece - Indonesia - Asia handicraft and art center  Read More →


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Cross Stitch - Learn how to do it and how to make money doing it.

Written by admin on October 25, 2009 – 2:16 am -

It is also still mainly a craft, or art form, that is carried out by hand. It’s generally done in the home or within small co-operative groups. The term embroidery covers work that is both decorative and functional. Go here to see the original: Cross Stitch - Learn how to do it and how to make money doing it.  Read More →


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