Craft is part of the creative process.
Gavin Bryars

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Tole Painting

Tole painting is a popular craft hobby in America today, and with good reason. This style of painting uses ordinary household objects as potential art. Decorative designs are commonly painted on wood, tin and other metals. Unfinished furniture such as chairs, tables, and chests and toy boxes are favored tole painting objects and often become family heirlooms, when well done. more...

Craft Shows

For years, I have been going to Michigan craft shows. In many ways, the Midwest is a cultural wasteland, but if there is one thing it has going for it, it is the prevalence of art and craft fairs. If you are a lover of handmade crafts or someone who wants to sell them yourself, there is no better place to go. more...

Variety and Traditions of Pottery Designs

Pottery is a unique hobby, whether collecting pottery designs or exploring pottery production. Modern mechanized production of pottery vessels, however, has put more focus on mass and less on artistic pottery designs. This has led the typical potter to concentrate more on original and aesthetic creations. more...

Textile Arts - Quilting With Applique Quilt Patterns

Not unlike fashion, textile arts seem to wax and wane in popularity with artists and crafters. In the 1970's, batik and macrame were all the rage. Perhaps the artists lose interest, feeling they've done everything possible with the medium. However, it's always a temporary falling from favor, because sooner or later, another generation of artists develop a fresh new take that captures the attention of the public once again. Quilting with applique quilt patterns is a case in point. more...

Antique Dealers

About half of the antique dealers in my area have other things in their stores as well. The one I used to work for has a large variety of what are called retro or vintage items. Antiques are items that are over one hundred years old. Everything else falls under the vintage category. more...

Native American Basket

Not every Native American basket is the same. The craft has many forms and there are a lot of different styles to consider. After doing a little research you may find your favorite kind of Native American basket. You may actually find several types that appeal to your tastes. more...

Quilting Designs

I now loved to quilt and couldn't think of a more relaxing way to spend an evening or weekend. The only problem was that I had trouble finding new quilting designs when I needed them. more...

Applique Quilt Patterns

My mother started using simple applique patterns on the first quilts she made. As she began quilting more she began using more elaborate applique patterns. Her quilts were works of art. We encouraged her to enter one of the quilts in the local county fair. At first she was reluctant to do this, but she eventually entered the quilt for judging. The judges were so impressed with the detailed applique patterns that she was award the grand champion ribbon. This meant that she also would display the quilt at the state fair. more...

Cathedral Window Quilt

A well designed cathedral window quilt translates the look and feel of stained glass onto its material. These beautifully crafted quilting designs are truly breathtaking and inspiring. The right cathedral window quilt will add a kind of relaxed formality to the décor of the room. Many quilters choose this design for good reason. more...

Quilting and Quilting Patterns

Quilting is a traditional craft that has maintained great popularity in the United States. Finding appliqué quilt patterns can be a daunting task. Even if you have been quilting for years, the many choices available can really complicate the process. However, you can narrow down your choices with relative ease if you put your mind to the task. more...

Sewing Thread

I have had the good fortune to be able to cut back on the number of hours I work away from the home. The added time has allowed me to pursue hobbies that I have been interested in. One of the things that I used to enjoy doing was sewing. I have sewed clothing, made quilts and also did some needlework projects. I made a trip to the local fabric and crafts store to purchase sewing thread. more...

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