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The earlierst patterns date back to 1860. William Jennings Demorest and Ellen Curtis Demorest began the home sewing pattern industry in 1860 by holding fashion shows in their homes and selling the patterns....
I am asked all the time if a particular pattern will fit a certain doll. Once you know how to resize a pattern, you can make ANY pattern fit your doll! I have used this formula for resizing many patterns with...
17 Crochet and Knitting Tips and Tricks Whether you knit or crochet with a passion or just occasionally, here are a series of useful tips picked up over a lifetime of crafting that should help most any...
Do you love to cross stitch? So do I, and let's face it - there are a lot of AMAZING patterns and kits out there these days. As a working artist, though, I've been disturbed by the number of copyright...
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....
Polymer Clay - The Versatile Medium Polymer clay is made of polymer polyvinyl chloride. It does not contain clay minerals; it only shares the name to reflect that both can exhibit plasticity characteristics....
Recently, I have become fascinated by projects made by putting yo yo's together. While most commonly known as Yo Yo's, they share other documented names: Puff, Bon-Bon, Powder Puff and Rosette. They are made...
We are now on Part 6 of the fabric guides featuring the different ideals you can use for your future yo yo projects. If you are just joining this series and would like to start the beginning, click here: Yo Yo...
It's not a secret that there are literally hundreds of glues on the market today. When you visit your local craft store, there are numerous brands and types for you to choose from. But which one is right for...