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How To Make A Paper Necklace Tutorial By Alma Stoller

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I just love unique and unusual jewelry and Alma Stoller has a terrific tutorial on her Alma Stoller blog showing you how to make a paper necklace. Enjoy.

How To Make A Paper Necklace
Autumn Leaves

Here's what Alma had to say about her tutorial: We have been having beautiful autumn weather here. So I thought of a perfect crafty project to help extend the colors and feel of this season. The instructions below can be used for a Thanksgiving garland, an autumn themed table scape or any thing where a leaf-like shape is needed.

Please respect Alma's TERMS OF USE: I encourage you to link back to my post. Please give credit where credit is due. Unless otherwise noted, all photos, text, ideas, tutorials and artwork on this blog are the property of Alma Stoller. I'm happy to share with you, but please do not copy, reproduce or use without permission. Thank you.

Copyright © 2003-2012 - All Rights Reserved - Alma Stoller of Alma Stoller blog. Alma is an artist, designer, and blogger.

Please visit her Alma Stoller blog at http://www.almastoller.blogspot.com/, her Alma Stoller Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alma-Stoller/179752818769188 , and her Alma Stoller Tutorials ETSY Shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/AlmaStollerTutorials.

Basic Fusing Tips Tutorial By Frieda Anderson of Walks In The Woods - Art Quilts

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Ever have a problem with your fusing? I know I have. If you have, too then you'll be happy to know that Freida Anderson has a page on basic fusing tips on her Walks In The Woods blog that may help.

Basic Fusing Tips

Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Freida Anderson of Freida Anderson - Quilt Artist Teacher.

Here's what Freida had to say about her tutorial: Let’s talk about basic fusing. I have found out several things over the 30 years that I have been using fusible web. I have had some ups and downs but over all I love the process and the products that I use. I am a faculty member of the Chicago School of Fusing - dean of technology, I help people with their computers, printers, sewing machines, irons, if it is a machine I help them. I really think I could have been a mechanical engineer, well except for the math part.

Basic Fusing II

Freida's Bio: Frieda is a fiber artist whose original quilts are inspired by the colors from nature and the everyday scenery that surrounds her living in the mid-west. Working with her own hand dyed cotton and silk fabrics is fun and challenging, the dyeing process is always a surprise. Frieda has been making quilts for over 40 years. Freida is an award winning, widely published and recognized quilt artist and teacher whose work is exhibited throughout the world. For more information on Frieda and her biography please CLICK HERE.

Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Freida Anderson of Freida Anderson - Quilt Artist Teacher.

Please visit her Freida Anderson website at http://www.friestyle.com and her Walks In The Woods blog at http://www.friestyle.blogspot.com/

Fused Binding Tutorial By Frieda Anderson of Walks In The Woods - Art Quilts

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Have you ever wondered if there was a better way to bind the edge of your quilt? I know I have. If you have, too then you'll be happy to know that Freida Anderson has a method she uses on her Walks In The Woods blog that she is sharing with all of us.

Fused Binding

Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Freida Anderson of Freida Anderson - Quilt Artist Teacher.

Here's what Freida had to say about her tutorial: I think it is always a good idea to review information. I have been thinking about putting up directions to make a fused binding for awhile now and this seems like as good a time as any.

Most of my fused art quilts have this kind of binding. It is easy to do and really fast and it allows you to use those great decorative rotary blades in your rotary cutter to create one edge of the binding. It also allows you to use scraps of fused fabric if you want.

Freida's Bio: Frieda is a fiber artist whose original quilts are inspired by the colors from nature and the everyday scenery that surrounds her living in the mid-west. Working with her own hand dyed cotton and silk fabrics is fun and challenging, the dyeing process is always a surprise. Frieda has been making quilts for over 40 years. Freida is an award winning, widely published and recognized quilt artist and teacher whose work is exhibited throughout the world. For more information on Frieda and her biography please CLICK HERE.

Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Freida Anderson of Freida Anderson - Quilt Artist Teacher.

Please visit her Freida Anderson website at http://www.friestyle.com and her Walks In The Woods blog at http://www.friestyle.blogspot.com/

How To Make A Soap Box Canvas Tutorial By Alma Stoller

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I just love mixed media artists and love to recycle then you'll be happy to know that Alma Stoller has a wonderful tutorial on her Alma Stoller blog showing you how to make a wonderful soap box canvas mixed media creation from a box of soap. Enjoy.

How To Make A Soap Box Canvas

Here's what Alma had to say about her tutorial: Happy Earth Day. Recycling is a big part of what this day is all about...educating and inspiring everyone to be more mindful of the state of the Earth and the many things,.....big and small, that we can do to help. Here is a recycling project that I hope you enjoy.

Please respect Alma's TERMS OF USE: I encourage you to link back to my post. Please give credit where credit is due. Unless otherwise noted, all photos, text, ideas, tutorials and artwork on this blog are the property of Alma Stoller. I'm happy to share with you, but please do not copy, reproduce or use without permission. Thank you.

Copyright © 2003-2012 - All Rights Reserved - Alma Stoller of Alma Stoller blog. Alma is an artist, designer, and blogger.

Please visit her Alma Stoller blog at http://www.almastoller.blogspot.com/, her Alma Stoller Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alma-Stoller/179752818769188 , and her Alma Stoller Tutorials ETSY Shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/AlmaStollerTutorials.

Dyeing Workshop By Frieda Anderson of Walks In The Woods - Art Quilts

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I just LOVE to look at beautiful art quilts and so admire the fiber and quilt artists that dye their own fabrics to achieve spectacular color variations in their art quilts. Sometimes the art quilts just take my breath away. Such is the case with all the beautiful art quilts made by Freida Anderson and we are all so lucky because Freida has graciously shared her dyeing experience with all of us on her Walks In The Woods blog. I hope you enjoy Freida's Dyeing Workshop as much as I do.

Dyeing Workshop

Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Freida Anderson of Freida Anderson - Quilt Artist Teacher.

Here's what Freida had to say about her tutorial: I hope you have enjoyed this mini lesson in dyeing fabric and are enthused to try it your self. I think you will find it very addictive. If you don’t already own my book it is a great resource and you should add it to your library. :)

Freida's Bio: Frieda is a fiber artist whose original quilts are inspired by the colors from nature and the everyday scenery that surrounds her living in the mid-west. Working with her own hand dyed cotton and silk fabrics is fun and challenging, the dyeing process is always a surprise. Frieda has been making quilts for over 40 years. Freida is an award winning, widely published and recognized quilt artist and teacher whose work is exhibited throughout the world. For more information on Frieda and her biography please CLICK HERE.

Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Freida Anderson of Freida Anderson - Quilt Artist Teacher.

Please visit her Freida Anderson website at http://www.friestyle.com and her Walks In The Woods blog at http://www.friestyle.blogspot.com/

How To Make A Cardboard Canvas Tutorial By Alma Stoller

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I just love mixed media artists and love to learn everything I can from them. If you do too then you'll be happy to know that Alma Stoller has a wonderful tutorial on her Alma Stoller blog showing you how to make a cardboard canvas. Enjoy.

How To Make A Cardboard Canvas

Please respect Alma's TERMS OF USE: I encourage you to link back to my post. Please give credit where credit is due. Unless otherwise noted, all photos, text, ideas, tutorials and artwork on this blog are the property of Alma Stoller. I'm happy to share with you, but please do not copy, reproduce or use without permission. Thank you.

Copyright © 2003-2012 - All Rights Reserved - Alma Stoller of Alma Stoller blog. Alma is an artist, designer, and blogger.

Please visit her Alma Stoller blog at http://www.almastoller.blogspot.com/, her Alma Stoller Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alma-Stoller/179752818769188 , and her Alma Stoller Tutorials ETSY Shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/AlmaStollerTutorials.

Machine Quilting 101 By Frieda Anderson of Walks In The Woods - Art Quilts

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I always say that if you're going to learn something you should always try to learn from a master. So, if you want to learn about machine quilting and want to learn from a world class quilt artist and teacher then you'll want to check out Freida Anderson's Walks In The Woods blog. It is filled to the brim with all sorts of wonderful information and tutorials on quilting. I hope you enjoy Freida's blog as much as I do.

Machine Quilting 101

Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Freida Anderson of Freida Anderson - Quilt Artist Teacher.

Here's what Freida had to say about her tutorial: I thought it would be good to share some of the tips that I have found to be helpful about machine quilting here on the blog. It seems like there is a real surge in interest from quilters to be better with their machine quilting. I think people are realizing how long it takes to hand quilt and how much it cost to have someone quilt it for them. My classes in MQ are always full and everyone tells me how much better they feel after taking the class. So this is for you guys who live to far away or just can’t make it to a class. Here we go.

Freida's Bio: Frieda is a fiber artist whose original quilts are inspired by the colors from nature and the everyday scenery that surrounds her living in the mid-west. Working with her own hand dyed cotton and silk fabrics is fun and challenging, the dyeing process is always a surprise. Frieda has been making quilts for over 40 years. Freida is an award winning, widely published and recognized quilt artist and teacher whose work is exhibited throughout the world. For more information on Frieda and her biography please CLICK HERE.

Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Freida Anderson of Freida Anderson - Quilt Artist Teacher.

Please visit her Freida Anderson website at http://www.friestyle.com and her Walks In The Woods blog at http://www.friestyle.blogspot.com/

How To Make A Glossy Free Tutorial by Alma Stoller

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I just love all types of embroidery and embellishment and have always wanted to try making a glossy. If you have too then you'll be happy to know that Alma Stoller has a wonderful tutorial on her Alma Stoller blog showing you how to make a glossy. Enjoy.

How To Make A Glossy

Here's what Alma had to say about her tutorial: I am starting 2010 with an art project called The Glossy Project. The Glossy Project is a monthly challenge I have started as a way to merge my love of design and fashion with textile and mixed media art.

For this year, the theme will be the cover of Boho, Vogue (US edition), Oprah and Bust magazine and the design is always embroidered.

The embroidery technique is one I have been using and teaching for years now. I call this stitch,The Glossy Back Stitch. It is similar to the traditional back stitch,

Please respect Alma's TERMS OF USE: I encourage you to link back to my post. Please give credit where credit is due. Unless otherwise noted, all photos, text, ideas, tutorials and artwork on my blog are the property of Alma Stoller. I'm happy to share with you, but please do not copy, reproduce or use without permission. Thank you.

Copyright © 2003-2012 - All Rights Reserved - Alma Stoller of Alma Stoller blog. Alma is an artist, designer, and blogger.

Please visit her Alma Stoller blog at http://www.almastoller.blogspot.com/, her Alma Stoller Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alma-Stoller/179752818769188 , and her Alma Stoller Tutorials ETSY Shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/AlmaStollerTutorials.

Crayons On Fabric Free Tutorial By Sue Bleiweiss

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If you've always wanted to try coloring fabric with watercolor crayons and paint sticks then you'll be happy to know that Sue Bleiweiss of Sue Bleiweiss website has another wonderful tutorial showing you how to use watercolor crayons and Shiva oil paint sticks to color fabric on her Sue Bleiweiss blog. I hope you enjoy Sue's tutorial.

Crayons On Fabric

Here's what Sue had to say about her crayons on fabric tutorial:

This project sheet is all about working with water-soluble crayons and Shiva Oil paint sticks. Both of these are fun and easy ways to add color to cloth and can be used in a lot of different ways.

Please respect Sue's Terms of Use: For personal use only. Please feel free to make as many as you like for gifts, swaps and donations, however; at this time I cannot provide licensing for readers to sell items made from the patterns provided on my website. Tutorial, text & images are the property of Sue Bleiweiss. Do not copy or distribute in any form for any reason without my permission!

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Sue Bleiweiss of SueBleiweiss.com.

Sue is a Mixed Media Fiber Artist and Instructor. She teaches classes online in mixed media, surface design, fiber arts. Please visit her Sue Bleiweiss Etsy Shop.

How To Fake A Landscape Painting and Distressed Folk Art Painting Free Tutorial by Ashley Hacksaw of Lil Blue Boo

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Are you trying to find ways to decorate your apartment or home without spending a fortune? Well, if you are then you'll be happy to know that Ashley Hacksaw of Lil Blue Boo has two wonderful tutorials on her Lil Blue Boo blog showing you how to fake a landscape painting and how to make a distressed folk art painting. Have fun decorating!

How to Fake a Landscape Painting....

Here's what Ashley had to say about her tutorial: I love art that looks old, a little rare, antique.......like maybe it was acquired from an estate sale or maybe even an auction at Sotheby's. But I don't like to spend large amounts of money on art.....so I have to improvise. Here is a quick and easy painting tutorial....I promise anyone can do it as long as you can follow some directions.

Distressed Folk Art Painting - Tutorial

Here's what Ashley had to say about her tutorial: This tutorial was featured on U-Create last week. I had the hardest time narrowing down what type of tutorial I wanted to put together for my "guest appearance" but I had recently gauged interest on my blog by posting a painting I had done using the same process as I outline below and thought this would be the perfect opportunity! So here it is:

Please respect Ashley's TERMS OF USE: My tutorials and patterns are for personal use only. Commercial use of any kind is prohibited without the written authorization of Ashley Hacksaw.

Copyright © 2009-2010 - All Rights Reserved - Ashley Hacksaw of Lil Blue Boo. Ashley is a children's clothing designer, pattern designer, portrait & murals artist, and crafter.

Please visit her Lil Blue Boo blog @ http://www.lilblueboo.blogspot.com/, her Clothing By Lil Blue Boo Etsy Shoppe at http://www.etsy.com/shop/lilblueboo, and her Lil Blue Boo Big Cartel shop at http://www.lilblueboo.bigcartel.com/.

Stained Glass

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Something a little different, my dad's work features in the Winter 2008 issue of Art News New Zealand by Rob Garrett, who has a copy of the article on his web site. Dad designed eight stained glass windows for Westlake Boys High School in Auckland, New Zealand.
Rob Garrett describes them thus:

The challenge when designing stained glass windows as a commemoration of 50 years of a high school is tough, no matter how open the brief. There is no unifying faith; no character-driven narrative; and no beginning, middle and end in the dramatic sense. There is only bewildering complexity; layer upon layer of possibility. [Dugald] Page has tackled this complexity head on by establishing unifying strands that weave through all eight panels: prismatic colour, seasonal change and the metaphor of metamorphosis. Stitched into these strands is a palimpsest of iconic symbols of science and technology, sport, the Pacific, discovery, historic events, literature and the arts.

They are gorgeous to look at (the picture below shows them before they were mounted in the school hall).

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