Textiles

A good pair of scissors isn’t always the first thought when you first start crafting with yarn, but at a certain point, when you are cutting a hundred pieces of…

Tie-dying a white t-shirt is all the hype these days, but have you ever tried tie-dying a black T-shirt? Black shirts have such a dark color that cloth dye can’t…

A quilter’s best friend is a wool pressing mat, which can help smooth both sides of your fabric and make it flat and wrinkle-free. Pressing your quilting fabric with a…

Fashion trends come and go, but tie-dye is among those frequently making a comeback. It is not only a fun pastime activity at camps and parties, or to kill boredom…

Tie-dyeing is a fashion throwback to the 60s when it symbolized a free and happy spirit. It is always making a comeback, especially during summer as it is a quick…

The art of dying clothes has been around for centuries. In medieval times, you could assess a person’s wealth and status simply by the color of dye they could afford…

If you’re thinking about no-sew or eco-friendly alternatives to the standard cotton fillings of today’s home and commercial quilts, this is the article for you. There are many options other…

Whether you are making stuffed animals for children or yourself, there is nothing more important than choosing the right eyes. You want to select eyes that will add soul to…

When it comes to craft fabrics, burlap is among the absolute favorites for many. It has plenty of desirable qualities, like breathability, resilience, durability, and versatility for countless applications. There’s…

Whether you customize your own display dolls or your children or grandchildren’s dolls are in serious need of a makeover, you’ve got quite a bit of research to do before…