Handkerchief Quilts I have been making handkerchief quilts for over 12 years. Handkerchiefs have been used in quilts for centuries. Many books on quilt history include quilts incorporating political...
Turn Trash into Treasure! How to "recycle" old children's books into exciting new projects! The purpose of this guide is to inspire you to preserve tattered old children's books instead of discarding them!...
Recently there has been increased interest in the textile art of Felting, although it is really an ancient craft used for centuries, for processing wool into a finished cloth. As early as 5000 B.C....
Not all colored pencils are equal! Depending on budget, personal style, how heavy your hand is and what sort of art you create, you may have to experiment before you find your favorites. Scholastic or...
Many people have emailed me for information on making handkerchief quilts. Here are some basic instructions and a list of resources. Handkerchiefs are not uniform size. Therefore, they must be applied to a...
Do you love art and have an artistic flair but get tired of traditional forms of art? Then altered art is for you. Altering is the hot new trend of the art world and featured in almost 40 magazines around the...
I love both but before you go to the work of making a paper bag album consider the recipient and how long you want it to last. I love the look of paper bag albums and have made several for gifts. The recipient...
A Starter Guide to Decoupage Decoupage is the art of decorating with paper cut-outs and can be applied to any hard surface. The art of decoupage flourished in the 17th century. It was revived in the...
Time has passed quickly from opening my store several years back. The Store seems to have been taken over with stitching items of all kinds. Kits, patterns, threads, and others. My lovely Children's Library is...
The following are a few search tips and guidelines for finding your favorite Susan Wheeler Holly Pond Hill bunny rabbit and mouse collectible items at a bargain price. 1. Start your search by using only the...