Quilting has long been an art with the earliest American women creating beautiful quilts to adorn their homes. However, there is much more to it now than there was then. Todays quilters can take partake in the massive technological advances sine then to create he most beautiful pieces. Instead of using a needle and thread, most individuals that quilt have a good sewing machine for quilting at home. Manufacturers have catered for the demands of the modern seamstress and made …
Five Basics Of Supply And Demand In The Hand Made Craft Business
As is with all other successful business principles, marketing hand made crafts also involves knowing the market trends and customer needs. But since this is a business which you operate from you home, it is essential to learn the supply and demand equations, to achieve your financial goals.
Down-Home “Secrets” Of Choosing The Perfect Quilting Fabric
One of the most important, and ironically least considered things when it comes to quilting is selection of the proper quilting fabric. Fabrics used for quilting come in many sizes, shapes and colors, as well as a variety of materials. With such a wide selection of choices available to you, it might seem like a daunting task to find the best fabric for your particular quilt. The experts have this down to a science, and with a little practice, so will you. As a beginner, you s…
Sewing Supplies and Fabrics for the Thrifty and Green
Find sewing and crafting supplies in the most unlikely places, just by changing your perspectives. Troll yard sales, thrift stores, and even the back of your closet for fabrics, buttons, findings, and notions to recycle. Author also shares project ideas.
Machine Embroidery Designs Enhance Wearables & Crafts
Looking for a new way to add decorative touches to your ready-to-wear items or crafts? Author describes how to begin researching machine embroidery and what types of machine embroidery designs are available. Explore how to change thread colors and fabrics to make designs more versatile. Even use machine embroidery to create a home business.