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How to Make a No-Sew Cat Portrait T-Shirt
In: Clothing Design
Take a cute picture of your cat, print it on iron-on transfer paper, iron it on a t-shirt, and embellish. In an hour you'll have a charming pet portrait, with no sewing! more...
How to Make a No-Sew Dog Portrait T-Shirt
In: Clothing Design
Capture your favorite dog's personality in a t-shirt portrait that takes less than an hour to make - no sewing required! Iron-on transfer paper makes it possible. more...
Quilters' Color Palette – Monochromatic Quilts
In: Quilting
Using a monochromatic color palette can produce quilts of great visual power and sophistication. The secret is in the way light and dark fabrics are combined. more...
How to Get Started Painting on Fabric
In: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Fabric painting is a simple way for quilters, sewers, scrapbookers, and other artists to embellish and alter clothing, quilts, home decor, or just about any fabric item. more...
Brief History of Contemporary Art Quilts
In: Quilting
Art quilts are quite a recent development in the centuries-long history of quilting. Here is the story of how quilts went from bed tops to gallery and museum walls. more...
Using Light-Dark Color Combinations in Quilts
In: Quilting
Learn how using a mixture of both light and dark fabrics helps create quilts with color combinations that please the eye. more...
Guide to Teddy Bear Stuffing Materials
In: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Early teddy bears were filled with shaved wood or kapok. Today's bear makers can choose from a wide array of teddy bear stuffings that includes several organic stuffings. more...
Guide to Teddy Bear Supplies - Fabrics for Fur
In: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Would you like Teddy Bear's fur to be smooth, curly, shaggy, ultra-soft, or an unusual color? This guide to teddy bear-making fabrics helps you choose the right fabric. more...
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