Before the summer is gone, I’ve really got to try some sun printing (a.k.a sun painting or sun dyeing) some fabric.
Mary Emma Allen (Quilting and Patchwork at b5media) put me on to this art / craft — a traditional technique, but new to me — when she mentioned that her daughter (Beth Mastin [...]
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book,
fabric,
printing
So you’ve inherited Grandma’s wedding dress or bridal quilt? Lovely! But do be aware that textile heirlooms and keepsakes need special care if they are to survive for future generations.
Take the advice of Shirley Niemeyer, Extension Housing & Environment Specialist at the University of Nebraska, and Patricia Cox Crews of the International Quilt Study Center, [...]
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antique,
cleaning,
fabric,
storage,
vintage
Asian-inspired home decor is very hot right now, and you can’t go wrong starting out with simple lines, natural colors, and maybe a Shoji screen in the corner. But it’s the right artwork or accessory that can really set the mood for an Oriental theme.
Here are five of my favourite recent finds, in no particular [...]
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Asian,
bowl,
decorating,
etsy,
fabric,
furniture,
theme,
wall art