What is decoupage? Decoupage is a popular craft, which can be used to create many beautiful projects. The word originates from the French 'Decouper' - to cut out. Decoupage work can be flat, for example...
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...
Foreword This is my first guide, so please feel free to send me any comments on what you would like to see here or stuff that I have omitted etc. There are deliberately no references or comparisons with...
Picture Framing frequently asked questions Moonshine Framing, Penzance What style of frame do I need? This is often a matter of personal taste. You will want the frame to go with your decor and you...
Choosing a floral display or accsesory for your room should be quite easy, you like the arrangement, you like the flowers the vase is nice too! But why when you get them home do they look so wrong in the...
This is the next in my series of recommended equipment lists and this concentrates on the equipment I would recommend to a machine embroidery beginner. As a fashion and textile designer I often have to...
Displaying your products on eBay is probably one of the most vital aspects of selling that is often ignored or done so unprofessionally as to hinder rather than aid selling. It's easy to spend large sums...
Choose your fabric and a simple pattern. Fabrics made from 100% cotton, such as calico, are the easiest to embroider on for beginners. Remember most patterns are copyrighted and their uses can be restricted so...
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