WHAT IS A FAT QUARTER? A term used in patchwork and sewing. It is a way of cutting a yard of traditional quilting cotton fabric in 4. If you cut a quarter of a yard from a length of material you will get a...
In this guide we've pulled together some handy tips and ideas for decorating on a budget. We've focused here on how you can save on your flowers and table decoration, a part of the wedding budget that can so...
What is Ripstop?I have seen and heard it called ripstock and also ribstock, but the correct name is ripstop.Ripstop is a woven fabric that has another type of single or double thread woven into it. This is...
Mounts for photos and pictures -what you really need to know CONTACT US OR SEE MORE ABOUT OUR BUSINESS Types of board: Baffled by sellers terms like white core, acid free, conservation, neutral ph...? As far...
How to use Folding Crimps Folding crimps are used for finishing the ends of a variety of materials, from flat cords, (such as ribbon and suede) to round cords (such as leather and cotton etc.). As their name...
There are lots of things to take into consideration when you start off with jewellery making as a hobby, the first will probably be the cost of getting a good stock of beads and findings together! There is no...
How to use Cone Shaped Coil Crimps Large Cone Crimps are one of the hardest findings to use as they are made from a particularly hard wire so can prove rather difficult to master at first. However they are...
I have often been asked what certain findings are used for and so I thought I would add something to the guide list which might assist those new to jewellery making. This isn't a comprehensive list but a...
This guide does what it says on the tin, it's a GUIDE and is not set in stone, if you have different ideas then please pass them on! Cross stitch embroidery is really very simple . It is a means of...
Fabric A - Z Below is an A - Z list of modern and traditional words or terms used in the dressmaking and soft furnishing industry. Trade names and companies are included. Many International words are...