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Tile Design Rug
Sally Grice
This is an easy chart using just blue and black You can stitch the background in a cream or white or leave it unstitched and it will give a textured look and feel to your rug . . . continue reading
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Kit Review/Workshop - Mini Mundus Chippendale Wing Chair
Mandy Wright
Following several requests for another of the Mini Mundus kit review-come-workshops, I have put together the Chippendale Wing Chair kit for you this month. Before you begin, I would recommend that you position all pieces on the lay out sheet to ensure that all components are present, and to familiarise yourself with the pieces . . . continue reading
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Weathered Paint in Small Scale
Jacqui Marlin
I am sure many of you have used "Crackle It" or another commercial solution to achieve the effect of old wood, but for a special project I was working on I needed something much more weathered. I did many experiments before coming up with this technique but it was perfect for my project . . . continue reading
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Two in one curtains - part 2
Sally Grice
Using the template, cut two tails as mirror images. If you want contrasting tails, glue a contrasting fabric to the back of the tails. Glue trim along bottom on the right side . . . continue reading
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Two in one curtains - part 1
Sally Grice
Use the swags and tails with curtains for an existing window or with a Voile panel to create an illusion of a window on a back wall - let your imagination go wild with different fabrics and different set ups . . . continue reading
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Kitty Pillow In 2 scales
Shelly Hawley-Yan
Some stitchers prefer to hold their silk gauze, and some prefer to make a "frame" for stitching. Even for small projects, I think it is worth the time and effort to mount your work in order to reduce the amount of distortion of the gauze. There are 2 common ways you can do this . . . continue reading
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Blackwork cushions - ideal for your Tudor cottage
Sally Grice
Blackwork was widely practised in the Elizabethan era. Men and ladies would decorate their clothes with varied patterns, cuffs sleeves and collars were embroidered with plants flowers and animals. The patterns weren't only limited to the colour black, red and white were used, gold thread was sometimes added to add a touch of luxury . . . continue reading
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Kit Review/Workshop - Simon Willard Long Case Clock from Mini Mundus
Mandy Wright
If you have not made up a furniture kit before, this is a great one to start with. It has relativley few pieces, and the clear, easy to follow instructions are accompanied by step by step diagrams. The pieces are well cut and fit together easily, whilst the hard ware is made from real brass. The hands of the clock are seperate, and can either be fixed or allowed to move, depending on how you choose to attach them . . . continue reading
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Wood Finishing Techniques - Part 3 - Painted Decals
Jacqui Marlin
There are so many ways of painting and decorating furniture, and this time I am going to show you a fairly easy painting technique to get you started. This does not require double loading of colors or special brush strokes but it does give you an effective start . . . continue reading
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