Crafts and Sewing

What does it mean when someone says they used gauge wire to make something? What does it mean when instruction refer to half-round wire? Isn't all wire round? What is dead soft wire? What the heck does it all mean? When wire is referred to by its gauge, it is a reference to the diameter of the wire. There are two standards of gauges generally used in jewelry to state the size of wire. American Wire Gauge (AWG, also known as Brown and Sharpe), and Standard Wire Gauge (SWG, also known as...Read Full Story

When I am writing a blog, web page content, item description, or some sort of bio statement, I sometimes find myself stumbling over the choice to use the term, art or craft , or perhaps both.  For the most part I tend to use both terms interchangeably.  Partly because there are many who think the two indeed refer to the same thing. If the majority of my audience are likely to use both, or either terms in a keyword search, so too must I use both terms in order to be found by those who seek. I...Read Full Story

My blog posts here have gotten a little dry of my own projects, but that's because I've been so busy working on them, I haven't had time. We've been decorating for Fall and I had a couple of articles I wanted to get posted on Divine Caroline and on Poshmama . I'm now a weekly contributor to Poshmama.com and so every Saturday morning you can pop on and read a new article that I write exclusively for them! Neat, eh? This week it's all about Halloween and Fall decorating. My friend Anne sent me...Read Full Story

Quality paint brushes are an investment. If cared for properly they can last for many years.  Here are some tips to clean and care for your brushes to help them last. Always wash your paintbrush thoroughly after use. Water based paints can be cleaned with warm water. Oil based paints will require paint thinner.  Begin by wiping excess paint from the brush with a rag or paper towel.  Next clean by using the appropriate cleaning solution for the type of paint you have been using (water, or...Read Full Story

June 1st, 2010         Victoria North , web producer 11 users recommend Photo: Louisegtx Add Comment Print You voted and the winner of the Amp Up Your Accessories Contest is Felted Wool Hat by Louisegtx! This winning entry was crafted using a combination of needle felting and wet felting to create this stylish hat. Congratulations to Louisegtx for winning $250 of City Girl Fabric and thank you again to everyone who entered...Read Full Story