October 9th, 2009 at 10:51 pm (Uncategorized, Crafts, mixed media, Hobbies, weaving, broom making)
In the final segment of the Broom Making Tutorial, I’ll show you how to do the weaving around the base of the broom stalks. After the weaving, you will end with one more row of stitches. Leave a long tail of the waxed linen so that you can tie on embellishments or string beads. These can be changed seasonally to match your home decor. I’ve added some pictures of some of my own antique broom collection to my blog, www.crafterdays.blogspot.com. Please visit me there for more crafts. Happy Halloween!
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October 9th, 2009 at 10:50 pm (Uncategorized, Crafts, mixed media, Hobbies, weaving, broom making)
In the third segment of the Broom Making tutorial, I will show you how to stitch the brush part of the broom stalks. The technique is identical to the first set of stitches, but you won’t be going through the stalks to do this.
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October 9th, 2009 at 10:49 pm (Uncategorized, Crafts, Hobbies, weaving, broom making)
In this second segment of the Broom Making Tutorial, I’ll talk about the tools needed to make the broom as well as the supplier, R.E. Caddy of Greensboro, NC. I’ll also show you how to string the broom stalks around the broom handle and fasten using a stitching method through the stalks and around to fasten the first set of stitches.
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August 23rd, 2009 at 5:52 pm (Uncategorized, Crafts, mixed media, Hobbies, weaving)
In this episode, I continue to warp the loom. The videos are too large to upload at one time, so I am breaking them down into smaller segments. I hope this does not cause too much aggravation.
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August 7th, 2009 at 11:33 am (Uncategorized, Crafts, Knitting)
In this episode, I’m demonstrating how to do a simple e-wrap blanket using the Provo Craft Rectangular Knitting Loom. I’ll show you how to cast on the first and second rows and how to bind off. I’m using two strands of Red Heart worsted weight yarn. You can use a single strand of a thicker yarn, but I wanted a cushiony blanket for a shelter animal and doubling the worsted weight yarn produces this.
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August 2nd, 2009 at 2:33 pm (Uncategorized, Crafts, One-Stroke Painting, mixed media, Wall Painting, Hobbies)
I think this is my favorite part of the Cat Screen - adding the butterflies. Products used include Makin’s Fabric, Fabric Mod Podge, and Plaid Folk Art Fabric Paint. Still ahead: shading the bricks and adding the flower pot.
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July 23rd, 2009 at 5:37 pm (Uncategorized, Crafts, One-Stroke Painting, mixed media, Wall Painting, Hobbies)
Okay, we’re back to the cat screen. In this episode, I’ll show you how to apply Jones Tones Puff Paint and set it up to add texture to your paintings. I’m using Plaid Folk Art Fabric Paint in licorice (black) to paint the Puff Paint after it sets. Next episode: Butterflies.
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July 23rd, 2009 at 10:54 am (Uncategorized, Crafts, Knitting, Hobbies)
In this episode, we conclude the basics of knitting: purling and binding off. I welcome feedback for these videos. So pick up your needles and let’s start knitting!
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July 23rd, 2009 at 10:47 am (Uncategorized, Crafts, Knitting)
I’m continuing the basic knitting videos with the knit stitch. Next episode: purl & binding off.
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July 22nd, 2009 at 5:04 pm (Uncategorized, Crafts, Knitting)
I decided to include some simple knitting basics videos for those of you who would like to learn to knit. I’m using Lion Brand Thick & Quick yarn in Blossom and Clover Bamboo straight needles in size 13. I’ve found this yarn to be very giving and great for teaching beginning knitters. I’ll follow up with Parts II and III in which I’ll show the basic knit stitch, purl stitch and how to bind off, or take your work off the needles when finished.
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