While reading the many posts on facebook; I came across Boro, Japanese style patchwork. It intrigued me, as I find myself draw more and more into the world of Japanese textiles. Yet I know very little about them. Susan Briscoe, author and another blogger on this site has a wealth of information on it. So…
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Mental health is becoming more into focus within the media. I felt impassioned to write this mini blog. For those that normally follow my blogs. They know that I look at ways to enjoy this wonderful world of textiles without breaking the bank. I was bored the other day so I figured I would see…
Perfect for a beginner, this little mug rug will be finished in no time. Start with some colourful scraps; I’m using some 2.5″ squares of Liberty fabric, each cut into 4, approximately 1.25″ square. Choose a plain(ish) piece for your background, about 5×7″, a piece of any wadding, and a piece of backing fabric. Arrange…
Hello, welcome to my first blog; Dee Dominix is the name. I sew, embroider, and dabble in quilting. I am disabled, cash strapped and a procrastinator extraordinaire. Sewing with limitations has always been a and feel this should not be a barrier to others either. When my children were babies, I babysat for others in…