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Do you Play!?

Do you Play!?
Do you ever stop working?? Remember being young and play was your work? It taught us so much. We used our imaginations, we pretended things, we created and we didn't think it had to be perfect, it just was. Somehow, as we got older, we corralled it and decided to accept that it was trivial, a waste of time. Playing rounds out your personality, experiences, it is more valuable than you can imagine. Need proof?...

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Curves in Plano

Curves in Plano
Ever wonder how to create your own art, and do it with those flowing, lovely curves?  Successfully?

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COLOR THEORY!!

COLOR THEORY!!
Worried about Color Choices?  Wooly Ladies Little Livelies are limited editions.  6 pieces of different colors that all coordinate to make creating your next project so easy.  Free pattern comes with the kit or purchase your favorite pattern to use with this awesome kit. They already are put together in a gradation of values so they are easy to use.

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bobbin work, Fiber art -

Bobbin thread

I created this video so long ago... but it shows a little about how you determine what to do when trying to get your tension correct in bobbin work.  I was using Wonderfil thread, it is a very heavy weight rayon or rayon metallic mix.  If you are thinking of exploring using bobbin threads in your art I hope this will help.  

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Fiber art, fireweed, How to, mixed media, needle felting, silk hankie, tussah silk, wool, wool roving -

New Video on Needle Felting

New Video on Needle Felting

Just recently put together a needle felting project using hand overdyed wool as a base/background and Tussah silk as the fibers that are felted into the project.  Felting is a lot like painting, only using fibers.  It can create some absolutely wonderful artwork!  I will be teaching this workshop in Alaska when I go up.  I decided that I would include a freezer paper stencil in the pattern because it will make it easier for someone to duplicate this.   It's difficult for some people to look at a photo and then re-create it when there is no way to transfer...

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