Perhaps, there is no place in the earth with such high density of artisans and craftsmen as in Bali. You name it and you can find it here ? woodcarving, stone carving, silver and gold smiths, basket weavers, terracotta and ceramics, full range of handicrafts ? the list goes on forever. Here is a short list of some of the best things or products available and you can go to find them.
Continue reading →The Crafts in Patching your Quilt
Patches can make up a fashionable, yet old-style quilt that will last for a long time to come. To create patchwork you will need fabric. You merely cut the pieces of your fabric to form patches and design, stitching in simple numerical lines. If you are creating the traditional patchwork, you will need fabrics, including lengthy stripes, squares, curved shapes, and rectangles. You can leave out the shapes that curve if you don?t want to go through the steps of creating a complex quilt.
Continue reading →The cash register rings, and the person across the counter from you smiles as they take the bag you’re handing them. As they walk away beaming with excitement, they’re chattering with their friend that this is exactly what they were looking for, but just haven’t been able to find.
Continue reading →Even if you’re not a child of the 60s, you’ve probably had the pleasure of owning and wearing tie dye clothing. If you’ve ever been to an event with a craft fair, chances are that you’ve noticed those eye-catching booths full of colorful tie-dye clothing and home decor. You may even have marveled at how they manage to incorporate those intricate, vibrant designs onto a plain cotton T-shirt.
Continue reading →If you have ever wandered down the yarn aisle of a craft store, you have likely felt the pull of the gorgeous colors and textures waiting to be transformed. But before you dive headfirst into a sea of wool and acrylic, you face a classic fiber arts dilemma: Should you take up knitting or crochet?
To the untrained eye, they might look exactly the same—after all, both crafts involve turning dynamic balls of string into beautiful, wearable textiles. But underneath the surface, knitting and crochet use entirely different tools, structures, and techniques.
Continue reading →Many great things have started as an simple, creative idea. Consider donating some of your best ideas to help others. The more creative you are, the more ideas you will be able to create. You can be creative even if you don’t think you are.
Continue reading →The Dutch called it Haken and the Spanish called it Labor de Ganchillo, but call it Crochet and it looks just as delicate and. Today the word, with its roots in medieval French Croc or croche meaning Hook, has come to signify one of the most popular fabric crafts for men and women across the globe. Yes, I did say men?because an increasing number of men are now turning to this highly structured and organized craft for finding creative satisfaction.
Continue reading →Few things in nature carry as much emotional, cultural, and historical weight as the rose. Today, we might view them as a classic Valentine’s Day gesture or a beautiful addition to a backyard garden. But the story of the rose spans millions of years, crossing continents, toppling empires, and shifting from a rugged wild survivalist to the ultimate symbol of romance.
Involving kids in scrapbooking is a wonderful way to spend family time together. Depending on the age of your kids, they can help you with your album or they can create albums of their own.
Continue reading →Crocheting is now coming back as a grand pastime for most women specifically those who are just staying at home. There are thousands of contrasting effects that can be done with crocheting that hobbyists can make themselves engaged with for quite a stretch of time.
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