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Ellen Agger Appeal: Help train women weavers in Laos

Trainee at Houey Hong Vocational Training Centre for Women, Laos

Weavers Helping Weavers…(but everyone is welcome to help!) is an appeal to raise money to train weavers in Laos, which is designated a "least developed country" by the United Nations. For as little as $10, you can make a differenc… Continue

Added by Ellen Agger on November 19, 2009 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Jules Rushing Flying Fabric

I'm liquidating the commercial fabric from my stash to make room for my hand dyed and hand painted fabrics. All the fabric is for sale through my ArtFire studio ~ StudioJules and priced to sell! $2.50/yard, yes that's right, $2.50/yard. Some of the pieces have additional quarter to three-quarter yards that can be purchased also. If you get to check out and the shipping charges are way overstated, just contact me and I will cr… Continue

Added by Jules Rushing on November 18, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

Jules Rushing Flying Fabric

I'm liquidating the commercial fabric from my stash to make room for my hand dyed and hand painted fabrics. All the fabric is for sale through my ArtFire studio ~ StudioJules and priced to sell! $2.50/yard, yes that's right, $2.50/yard. Some of the pieces have additional quarter to three-quarter yards that can be purchased also. If you get to check out and the shipping charges are way overstated, just contact me and I will cr… Continue

Added by Jules Rushing on November 18, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

Suzan Sunflower

Check out my sunflower (and french fabric) at www.suzanengler.com Continue

Added by Suzan on November 2, 2009 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Rayela Art Afghan Tribal Arts on Etsy

I helped my friend Abdul at a bead show in Memphis this weekend. I use a lot of beads in my fiber work and love seeing all the booths with their goodies! I started a store for Abdul on Etsy awhile back, but we haven't added much to it, but have decided to list a bunch of beads. If you are a bead person,… Continue

Added by Rayela Art on October 26, 2009 at 10:25am — 4 Comments

Catherine Salter Bayar Knitmania!

The past few months, I’ve been battling with an old nemesis of mine. It’s a certain word that for me is fraught with responsibility, discipline and dull routine: the word “should”. I should be working on the memoir I’ve been writing for a couple of years now, I should be blogging about daily life here in Turkey, I should be looking for steady work for my annual winter trip to the US. Or the more mundane duties: I should be sweeping the kilims on our floors, I should be cleaning up after our pupp… Continue

Added by Catherine Salter Bayar on October 13, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Nevi Fun Sofware in Embroideryland...

Hi All.. Just a little heads up for anyone into computerized embroidery...or people that have home business, or commercial inclinations..If you just enjoy some free designs, you can also find those
Find more videos like this on I-Cliqq Embroidery Software
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Added by Nevi on October 6, 2009 at 10:22am — No Comments

Ellen Agger Handwoven, Organic Silk Fabrics

Amazing, absolutely amazing silk fabrics! Organic, handwoven, fairtrade, too -- and coloured with natural dyes. Just posted on our website: TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles in our Online Shop. Yummy colours, as my friend Kate would say. For all kinds of fibre arts or sewing projects. Continue

Added by Ellen Agger on September 28, 2009 at 4:08pm — No Comments

BackwoodsCreations City Haze

New piece I am working on. Can be found with more info here Http://backwoodscreations.blogspot.com MaryAnn Continue

Added by BackwoodsCreations on September 21, 2009 at 8:29pm — No Comments

Linda Struble Wet Felting Class

There will be a wet felting class October 17th at my studio in Wolfeboro NH, led by a fabulous feltmaker, Susan Mills of Maine. Students will learn how to create a seamless purse or vessel using merino wool roving. It's a fun afternoon and a great way to learn a new skill. See details on my blog: http://www.artfeltdesigns.com/thestudio Continue

Added by Linda Struble on September 20, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Suzan Fabric Leaves and Orbit Gum

I have a new blog post ing at http://suzanengler.blogspot.com/ Inspiration from Orbit gum? Continue

Added by Suzan on September 12, 2009 at 1:20pm — No Comments

Suzan 9/11

New blog posting at http://suzanengler.blogspot.com/. It is about photographing your city with a cell phone camera. Continue

Added by Suzan on September 11, 2009 at 8:31am — No Comments

Suzan I am not a butterfly collector

I have a new blog post at http://suzanengler.blogspot.com/. I'm back to work on my Deep Summer Shade project. Continue

Added by Suzan on September 6, 2009 at 1:20pm — No Comments

Jules Rushing Last Two Days of My Birthday Month sale!

Today and tomorrow are the last two days of my Birthday Month Sale on Artfire! All Fat Quarter Bundles and Fabric by the Yard 50% off! All purchases are 10% off and Yes! that includes the Fat Quarter Bundles and Fabric by the Yard! Perfect two days to start your Christmas shopping! I've even modified my shipping charges for multiple items! And don’t forget, if you are on Facebook, you can access StudioJules via my… Continue

Added by Jules Rushing on September 6, 2009 at 8:15am — No Comments

Suzan Woo Hoo I've been rejected!

Check out my lasted blog at http://suzanengler.blogspot.com/ Hope you all have a wonderful and creative weekend, Suzan Continue

Added by Suzan on September 4, 2009 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Pat Spiller Classes at artstream studios

I will be teaching at artstream studios during their autumn and winter sessions. The autumn classes are Hand-Stitching in Surface Design and runs for 8 weeks starting October 27. The winter classes are Creating Fabric Journals, 8 weeks beginning January 5. artstream is a gallery and art academy and media design company located in Rochester NH. Continue

Added by Pat Spiller on August 28, 2009 at 9:12am — No Comments

Suzan Misc fun stuff found while surfing

Info on favicons, wheat flour resist, printing on soda cans and a give away! http://suzanengler.blogspot.com/ Continue

Added by Suzan on August 27, 2009 at 9:17pm — No Comments

Jules Rushing Birthday Sale Bonus!

Don't forget all Fabric by the Yard and Fat Quarter Bundles are marked down 50% at StudioJules on ArtFire! I wasn't able to offer this two days ago, on my actual birthday, but I can today....instead of 10% off EVERYTHING at StudioJules, for the next three (3) days, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, I am offering 25% off of EVERYTHING. Yes, that means that all Fabric by the Yard and Fat Qu… Continue

Added by Jules Rushing on August 21, 2009 at 8:04am — No Comments

Suzan Dream Rocket

Check out my blog posting on the Dream Rocket at http://suzanengler.blogspot.com/. It is a collaborative art project with the goal of wrapping a Saturn V rocket (yes a real one) with 8000 2x2 panels. Each panel represents the dream of the individual creator. There are no restrictions on the dreams. I am looking for 1-3 other artists that would like to collaborate with me on a dream panel. If you are interested, please leave a commen… Continue

Added by Suzan on August 20, 2009 at 9:46pm — No Comments

Suzan IBOL

Check out my blog that talks about the IBOL (Iraqi Bundles of Love) project. Continue

Added by Suzan on August 16, 2009 at 5:23pm — No Comments

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Free Vintage Paper Doll Pattern



Karen's Whimsey has this free Paper Doll pattern on her website.  Clothing for the doll also available.  Images are in the public domain.


American Folk Art Doll Pattern



This doll pattern and other folk patterns can be purchased at Cloth Doll Supply.  Their description:

HISTORICAL FOLK DOLL #11
The New York Doll
This 16" doll has made herself quite famous by being chosen to be on the cover of a well-known book of American Folk Dolls, by Wendy Lavitt. She is such a good doll for a cover as she has just about all the best details of this type of doll. Separate fingers, a wonderful and exaggerated face and hair all carefully embroidered, including her remarkable feather-stitched eyebrows, and a costume of just-right simplicity and detail. She has with her the same small cat the doll in the photo has. Silkscreened for embroidery and new antiquing methods included.
Pattern (mini-kit) #PGW725 - $42.00

The Costumer Manifesto: Ethnic Dress Links

The Costumer Manifesto is the destination for anyone interested in ethnic costume. This page contains a gazillion links to sources from all over the world.

General Traditional Dress Links

Africa

Asia

Australia

Central America

Eastern Europe

Middle East

North America

Oceania (Cultures of the Pacific Islands)

Polar Regions

South America

Western Europe
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Past Patterns


#503: Flapper Slip-On Evening Dress $16.00 (US dollars)

A typical dropped waist of the Roaring Twenties is created by a yoke over the hips. The tiers of circular flounces form a lovely vision while dancing. The scarf and the tie sash patterns are included. This pattern is quick and easy to make.

This pattern is multi-sized 8 through 20. All the sizes are in one package. Look at our National Standard size chart for your size. Sizes 8-12 require 5 3/8 Yds. of 45 inch wide fabric; sizes 14-20 require 5 5/8 Yds. of 45 inch wide fabric.


Saundra Ros Altman's: Past Patterns

The Historical Pattern Company
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Accurate Federal, Jacksonian, Civil War, Gilded Age, Edwardian and WWI up to WWII Clothing Patterns for Men, Women and Children

Moccasins and Leather Craft Patterns


HOW TO MAKE LENAPE STYLE MOCCASINS
 Shared by Mèssochwen Tëme

The same pattern is used for both feet so you only have to make one pattern. Once you make the pattern you're all set, and you can save it for making more moccasins in the future.

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Bear Creek Leather

Leathercrafting Patterns
Leathercrafting Patterns Any leathercraft pattern you could ever want. From moccasin patterns to holster, quiver, and archery leather work patterns. If you don't find what you're looking for here try our bookshelf section, where we have books full of different patterns for you to try your leather working skills on.












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Curriculum Areas: Moccasin Making

Recommended Levels: 7th -12th graders

Time Frame: 55 minutes 2 times a week

Tribal Affiliation: Navajo

Geographic Location: Rock Point Arizona

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