I love some bling in a project I am so EXCITED to talk about adding fancy fibers to your art work! It’s fun to add some sparkle to a project! It just makes me happy 🙂 There is something about seeing a bit of shine when the light hits it. Adding fancy fibers to your …
2020 will be a year for the history books. It will be one we will never forget in the modern era. Life dramatically changed and the world came to a halt. On the surface this may have seemed liked a bad thing and at first it was a shock to our systems. But it is …
Did you know that creativity is a skill? People think it is a gift but with practice anyone can improve their creative skills. Let’s explore 3 ways to improve your creativity. Practice Skills Creativity is a skill and over time of practice anyone can improve on that skill. Let’s look at how the brain works …
Hello Fiber Friends! We have all heard creating by hand increases happiness. Whether you knit, sew, bake or garden making things by hand is a necessary part of a healthy life. But where did this notion start? In this post we are going to dive deeper into this subject. Creativity Before I get too far …
Has your craft room gotten out of control? Supplies, kits & unfinished projects are bursting out everywhere! You feel stuck & uninspired! Follow me as I reveal the TOP SECRETS TO REDUCING YOUR CRAFT STASH 🙂 You’re ready to organize. YEAH YOU! Sort your items into three piles with the following objective; 1. You Love …
Recently I had a hip replacement and have had to stay flat in bed with my leg elevated. It has been hard not to be creative. So I have had to find other ways of staying creative while recovering from surgery! Websites & YouTube The internet is a great place for staying creative while recovering. …
Welcome to what I am calling Free Style Weaving! How I Found Free Style Weaving At the beginning of the year I had to take inventory in my studio for my business. When it was completed I realized I had way too much roving, yarn and other specialty fibers. I decided to go on a …
Hello Fiber Friends! In this blog I will discuss 4 secrets to decorating with fiber art. I just love making and decorating with fibers & textiles. They just create a warm cozy feel to the room. But first a little history. I love history! Basics of Textile Art Textile art is the process of creating …
When people see my needle felted work they have lots of questions. Here are 3 needle felting questions answered. I hope this helps! 1. What are your favorite needles to use? Felting needles are different sizes (36, 38, 40, 42) and types (triangle, star, spiral) designed for different purposes. For the start of the project …
My woven wall art began by gathering different yarns, rovings, & lace textiles. I decided on a neutral color way. Inspiration came from a search on Pinterest. There was so much to look at. As usual I got lost and spent wayyyy too much time in there….LOL I did not have a loom the size …
