Are you an “old hand” at ‘carding’ and ‘spinning’ or are you just in the need of a challenge in trying something new? Then Hand Spun (Quarry Books, Feb. 2012), by Lexi Boeger, is the book for you. Her recent book is based upon her other books Handspun Revolution and Intertwine; (both Quarry Books). Lexi […]
Eco Art Project Book for DIY Artists
It is possible that the artist Vincent Van Gogh may have suffered from mental illness and other afflictions caused by handling the oil paints he was using as well as inhaling the paint fumes. His oil paint pigments included chrome yellow (lead and chromium), cadmium yellow (cadmium), chrome orange (lead and chromium) and vermillion (mercury) […]
All Natural Dye Books Review
I’ve never tried my hand at ‘tie dyeing’ and I thought it was a 70’s thing to do. However, ‘tie dyeing’ has been around for much longer. For those of you who do not know what ‘tie dyeing’ is, it is a method of dyeing natural materials that result in colorful patterns. This is done […]
Sewing Green By Betz White: 25 Eco Friendly Projects
“Sewing Green: 25 Projects Made with Repurposed & Organic Materials“, written by Betz White, provides projects for people who are on a budget. This book is great as it helps craft lovers source garments, knitting yarn and other projects for their home. Eco-friendly (green) clothing designers should take note of Whoopi Goldberg’s quote: “That’s the […]