• Crafts,  General,  Session 20

    Embroidery Stitching (Punch) Tool

    03/27/2020 /

      What is it? So what is this thing called punch embroidery?  It’s actually one of those “mature” artforms that is pretty much old school, something our grandmothers may have loved.  While traditional machine embroidery has its obvious applications, lately more and more of us have had our fiber-creative senses re-attuned to the amazing textures created with punch needle embroidery. Punch needle embroidery is a hand application process that uses a hollow needle to create loops of thread, yarn, floss or even ribbon on fabric giving us a textured pile surface that…

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  • Crafts,  General,  Session 20

    Swift Bead

    03/13/2020 /

    What is it? Decorative beadwork has a history dating back millennia to a time when shells and bones were used to fashion necklaces and other jewelry.  It was used to signify a special sense of importance to the wearer.  The same can be said of crochet and knitting.  As an art form they’ve been around for a very long time as well and a unique technique often signified a special sense of importance to the wearer.  So it only seems natural that these two decorative art forms should eventually merge into…

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  • General,  Sewing/Quilting,  Tool School Extra Credit

    Desk Needle Threader Extra Credit!

    02/24/2020 /

    Featured Items Art No. 4071 Purple Desk Needle Threader   Art No. 4072 Green Desk Needle Threader     Art No. 4073 Pink Desk Needle Threader   Shannon and Jason Mullett-Bowlsby are the dynamic DIY duo known as the Shibaguyz, and the creative geniuses behind Shibaguyz Designz Studio.Their award winning crochet & knit designs have been featured in and on the covers of both US and international publications. Their craft, portrait, and fashion photography has appeared in six books and numerous magazines around the globe. Together, the Shibaguyz team currently…

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  • Crafts,  General,  Session 20

    Quick Yo-Yo Makers

    02/21/2020 /

      What is it? What can you make with fabric yo-yo’s? That’s not the real question. The real question should be what can’t you make with fabric yo-yo’s? Those little creative gems are perfect for all kinds of home décor applications like doilies, quilts, bead spreads, pillows, placemats or fashion accessories like dresses, vests, headbands or standalone projects like purses, bags, jewelry, decorative wall hangings or even toys for the little ones. And how creative can we be when making them? Also unlimited. We have different sizes and shapes of yo-yo…

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  • Crafts,  General,  Session 20

    Needle Felting Tools

    02/07/2020 /

    What is it? Feeling creative? No holds barred creative? Want to make something that exudes light and color and texture? Something that conveys emotion? Flat is good but how about adding form or structure? Something like three dimensional shapes to make gorgeous flowers, cute puppies or elegant birds? Well you’re in for a treat. Let me introduce you to needle felting. It’s been a “thing” for a very long time but seems to be a growing fad recently with a whole new set of applications. Think of it as a combination…

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  • General,  Session 19,  Tool School Extra Credit

    Slash Cutter Chenille Pillow with The Shibaguyz

    01/30/2020 /

      Featured Item    Art No. 499 Download Project Sheet Here     Shannon and Jason Mullett-Bowlsby are the dynamic DIY duo known as the Shibaguyz, and the creative geniuses behind Shibaguyz Designz Studio.Their award winning crochet & knit designs have been featured in and on the covers of both US and international publications. Their craft, portrait, and fashion photography has appeared in six books and numerous magazines around the globe. Together, the Shibaguyz team currently has over 300 published patterns and 10 books credited to their names.   Shannon…

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