Decorative Ribbon RosesSilk and satin roses have many possible uses. They are used as decorations on all sorts of things, as enhancements on clothing for special occasions, such as a wedding, and for craft projects. Learn to make your own roses with this simple tutorial at: wikiHow You will learn quickly how to make instant roses in 30 seconds or less! Good instructions here also: save-on-crafts.com
A Penny rug is a popular style of art where decorative circles, traditionally made from felted wool, have been cut and sewn on a background of wool using a blanket stitch embroidery of contrasting colors. Dating from the mid 19th century to early 20th century, penny rugs were not generally used on the floor, but rather as decorative table rugs or wall hangings.
Along with the circles common in these decorative rugs, many of them are found to be framed or bordered in tongue shapes. The name Penny rug derives from the coins that were used as templates for the many circle shapes. The rugs are also known as coin rugs or dollar rugs.
Here are a couple of sites where you can find more information and rug making supplies:
*A Storybook Life
*Winterberry Cabin
A wool roving is a piece of wool which has been combed, then drawn into a clump, and twisted slightly to hold the fibers together and to prepare them for spinning. Spinners who start with their own raw yarns can create rovings themselves. Rovings are also available commercially from companies which specialize in providing tools and supplies for spinners. Besides being made from wool, rovings can also be made from cotton, silk, and other fibers which are used in the production of textiles.
To prepare a wool roving, the wool is combed to remove impurities, washed, carded to pull the fibers so that they are oriented in the same direction, and then gently twisted. You can also dye your Rovings, and when the yarn is dyed before it is spun, the color is deeper, and penetrates more fully. Rovings are generally around the length of a hand, and sometimes longer. Most often, rovings are very soft and fine and they have a lofty, springy texture.
When wool rovings are prepared, but not twisted, they are known as a slivers. Flattened rovings are known as batting. Wool rovings have other uses besides spinning; batting, for example, can be used to stuff things, and rovings can also be used to pad animal beds, or for various craft projects.
Decandent Fibers, at: www.decadentfibers.com carries a full line of wool roving, plus spinning fiber, wet felting fiber, needle felting kits, needle felting supplies, yarn, knitting projects, books and more. And for American shoppers – their web site states; “Our wool fiber is grown in the USA.” You can also find a huge selection of wool roving on www.Ebay.com
These art stamps cling to any acrylic stamping block. The special features of these adorable heavily detailed stamps make them a must-have for any card maker, scrapbooker, as well as stamper. Features high quality, non-yellowing, and long life photopolymer material. Also featured is artistic detailed designs, versatile sets that let you mix and match designs and sets, and they’re light weight for easy storage and transport. Art stamps come mounted on 8×6 inch heavy weight plastic sheets for secure storage. Size and number of stamps vary by design. May be found at craft stores and online.
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