Cheater Cloth is the name used to describe fabric printed to look like a traditionally pieced quilt top. Some people believe it is a lazy man's approach to quilting, while others view it as a folk art form. I...
Many people are confused about quilt design software packages. I would like to give you some pointers for purchasing quilting software. There are many quilt software programs available. These fall into 3 main...
If you spend long enough on eBay, eventually you'll run across the term "OOAK". This is an abbreviation meaning "one of a kind" or an original item. However, OOAK means different things to different people and...
I sometimes get questions on How long a gourd will last. The Answer Pretty much your lifetime! Gourds where used ages ago archeologist still uncover gourds that where used to store water, and preserve...
TIPS FOR SEATTLE TOURISTS AND MY FAVORITE LOCAL QUILT SHOPS Please be sure to vote on my guide at the bottom of the page - Thanks! Let me give you my insider tips to the local fun and food, and of course,...
After recently reading a not so favorable guide by a fellow eBayer I felt that I would drag out my soap box, and take an attempt to set the record straight.What was not mentioned is the quilts are in fact...
I love creating primitive arts, crafts and dolls which almost always requires some painting. Through trial and error I have found the best fabric to use is cotton. It is durable and the paint absorbs well....
I love making and designing primitive black folk art dolls, along with painting folkart. Dolls make you smile and sewing is just a must for me. If not at the canvas painting then I am sewing.
Using "found objects"to create folk art/crafts is nothing new, but the opportunity to display these unique pieces on eBay is very exciting! Natural driftwood offers endless possibilities for carving, painting,...
The purpose of this guide is to show you how easy it can be to hand paint a cypress knee. I've chosen to use a Halloween ghost design as it is easy to learn hand painting with a simple design and a fairly...