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  • How to Hang a Picture : Graduated Size Scheme for Hanging Pictures

    Posted by admin on September 14th, 2009 and filed under wall hangings | No Comments »

    How to arrange a group of wall hangings or pictures in a graduated size scheme; get expert tips and advice on creating beautiful wall decorations in this free home improvement video.

    Expert: Craig Hale
    Bio: Craig has a bachelor’s degree in interior design from The University of Arkansas and currently designs in Missoula, Montana for Hunting & Gathering.
    Filmmaker: Paige Williams

    Duration : 0:1:40

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    Crochet Barack Obama Tapestry

    Posted by admin on August 25th, 2009 and filed under tapestrys | 25 Comments »

    How to Crochet from a Chart
    http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/2009/01/how-to-crochet-from-chart.html

    http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/2009/01/barack-obama-crochet-painting-with-yarn.html

    Crochet Blog
    http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/

    Granny Squares - Motifs - Applique
    http://crochet-mania-grannysquare.blogspot.com/

    Duration : 0:1:13

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    Learn to Machine Quilt with Pat Sloan

    Posted by admin on August 25th, 2009 and filed under wall hanging | No Comments »

    This Leisure Arts publication Learn to Machine Quilt with Pat Sloan is now available @ http://www.leisurearts.com/customer_care/search/item_detail.asp?item_num=4596&sort=title&page=1&rec_num=1&startRec=0&skill=QL&search=Learn%20to%20Machine%20Quilt%20with%20Pat%20Sloan

    Pat Sloan introduces her favorite tools and supplies for machine quilting, explains how to prepare a top for quilting, and instructs you in her signature style of free-motion machine quilting. Based on a class she teaches, the approach is easy, fast-paced, and will have you quilting free-motion swirls, curves, and other shapes in no time! After working on practice pieces and a project or two, you will soon find yourself free-motion machine quilting with confidence!

    Book features basic machine quilting instructions plus 6 projects: Sew Simple table runner (using fabric swatches), The Joy of Sewing wall hanging, Sunflowers Forever wall hanging, Chantilly Beach Roses throw, and Butterfly Garden quilt and pillow shams.

    Duration : 0:3:49

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    SuZanna Anna Gravel Art Demo On HGTV

    Posted by admin on August 12th, 2009 and filed under wall hangings | 9 Comments »

    SuZanna Anna demonstrates making a set of gravel wall hangings.For a step by step tutorial go to http://www.suzanna-anna.com/hgtv.html. If you are looking for gravel try www.americanspecialtyglass.com

    Duration : 0:5:0

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    How to Freehand Embroider, Girl Popcorn, ThreadBanger

    Posted by admin on August 9th, 2009 and filed under embroidery | 25 Comments »

    A viewer question takes us to the home of Girl Popcorn designer Julie Dunbar for a lesson in freehand embroidery, and to the local DIY boutique where she sells her clothing.

    Links in this episode:

    Treehouse Brooklyn - http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=71427&page=1&section_id=&order=
    Girl Popcorn - http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=53229

    Duration : 0:6:47

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    Needlepoint Art Introduction

    Posted by admin on August 9th, 2009 and filed under needlepoint | 1 Comment »

    A NYC loft artist, Joseph Dunn, shows how he makes his needlepoint and illuminated manuscript creations! www.JosephMDunn.com. Add your house and garden video tours to www.design2share.com, the Where I Live video-sharing website. Subscribe to the Design2Share Q&A weekly podcasts for help with your design questions.

    Duration : 0:1:7

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    How to Hang a Picture : Asymmetrical Design Schemes for Wall Hangings

    Posted by admin on August 3rd, 2009 and filed under wall hangings | 2 Comments »

    How to arrange a group of asymmetrical or different sized wall hangings or pictures; get expert tips and advice on creating beautiful wall decorations in this free home improvement video.

    Expert: Craig Hale
    Bio: Craig has a bachelor’s degree in interior design from The University of Arkansas and currently designs in Missoula, Montana for Hunting & Gathering.
    Filmmaker: Paige Williams

    Duration : 0:1:14

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    Tapestries

    Posted by admin on July 31st, 2009 and filed under tapestrys | 1 Comment »

    Tapestries add deep color and rich texuture to your home, but before you buy one you need to know the right way to select and care for a tapestry. To find out the basics about selecting and caring for tapestries Meghan Carter of http://www.AsktheDecorator.com visited tapestry artist Pamela Topham.

    Duration : 0:5:51

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    How to Hang a Picture : Cleaning Wall Hangings

    Posted by admin on July 31st, 2009 and filed under wall hangings | No Comments »

    How to clean and dust your wall hangings or pictures once they are on the wall; get expert tips and advice on creating beautiful wall decorations in this free home improvement video.

    Expert: Craig Hale
    Bio: Craig has a bachelor’s degree in interior design from The University of Arkansas and currently designs in Missoula, Montana for Hunting & Gathering.
    Filmmaker: Paige Williams

    Duration : 0:2:11

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    How-to Embroider, Threadbanger

    Posted by admin on July 19th, 2009 and filed under embroidery | 25 Comments »

    While we were in Austin for Stitch, we grabbed an embroidery lesson from Austin Craft Mafia member Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching. We’ll also take a look at some crafty local stores in Austin, check out a viewer submission and answer your questions!

    Links in this episode:
    Craft Mafia Offical site
    http://www.craftmafia.com/
    Jenny Hart’s artwork
    http://www.jennyhart.net/
    Sublime Stitching
    http://www.threadbanger.com/admin/edit_post/www.sublimestitching.com
    Black Mail
    http://www.blackmailboutique.com/
    Creatures Boutique
    http://www.creaturesboutique.com/
    Hovercraft
    Cody Scrogum
    http://www.painterlyhandsomes.com/
    Parts and Labour
    http://www.partsandlabour.com/
    Lawless Revolution (pulp secret inspired wallet)
    http://www.lawlessrevowear.com/
    Music Video: The Octopus Project
    http://www.theoctopusproject.com/

    Duration : 0:6:37

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