Leigh has just brought out a new group in their popular “dynasty” series — British Dynasty. Three of the designs from the group are pictured. Each dynasty series calls on the decorative tradition of that country and this one is no exception. Her you find the roses typical of British bone china, a glorious tartan... »

Originally posted 2006-11-11 07:46:46. Republished by Blog Post Promoter I finished this little Petei buffalo for my son this week and it caused some problems, but I found a solution I want to share with you. Conventional needlepoint wisdom says brush your needlepoint (to make it furry) last, after all other stitching is done. ... »

When it comes to needles I have a dilemma. I have lots of them and like to carry them with my projects. But I don’t like round needlecases. For me they either have tops that fall off or are too small. Over the years I have tried many different things to hold my needles,... »

Originally posted 2008-06-16 16:10:10. Republished by Blog Post PromoterToday’s VBT stop is at Donna O’s Front Range Stitches, where we’ve got an interview. It’s tons of fun, so stop by. Social Bookmarking »

Toxic chemicals, separate vessels, many precautions, like many people I look for alternatives to chemical dyes. Ideally they would be easy to do, safe around children and pets, and wouldn’t absolutely require me to use different tools and pots (because I don’t know where to put them). Inventive knitter and dyer Lee Meredith comes rushing... »

Originally posted 2007-07-05 06:52:45. Republished by Blog Post PromoterC&T Publishing, http://www.ctpub.com, $16.95 Do you find yourself struggling with the question of whether these colors go together? Do you wish you could change the colors in a design and know they will go together? Then this tool, created for quilters, is for you. Unlike... »