Author Archives: Linda S.

About Linda S.

Retired Grandma living in North Central Texas and enjoying being able to spend my time with all my many crafting interests.

In Case You’re Wondering…

I decided that I wanted to give my blog a face lift.  So I did the thing called “Try it!  You’ll like it!”  Well, I didn’t like it and when I came back to this look all my widgets were … Continue reading

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Mamie Jane’s

If you are into upcycling .. like me.. this is a great site for you to scan through…. Mamie Jane’s I love the way she took wire and a tiny piece of board and made a Christmas ornament hanger!  Take … Continue reading

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Ingram Arts and Crafts Show … more stuff

  I’ve been working on a selection of different styles of handwork to show at the Ingram Arts and Crafts Show in Tupelo, OK on Sept. 22, 2012.  The photo shows a pocket weaving board warped with hand spun wool … Continue reading

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Ingram Arts Show, Tupelo, OK

I have an aunt and uncle (twins) who turned 80 years old this year.  My aunt has wanted to have an art show in honor of my grandparents for years.   There is a lot of talent in the family and … Continue reading

Posted in Card Weaving, Crafts, Embroidery, Felting, Fiber Preparation, Handcraft, Handwork, Historical Textile, Naalbinding, nalbinding, Needlework, Sewing, Spindling, Weaving | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Julia’s Place… free tute for making wired ribbon pansies…

I’ve been going to Julia’s Place   for as long as I’ve been blogging.  My goodness… could that really be 6 years!  In the process of looking for her mini-tute about how draw your own pattern for metal clasp eye … Continue reading

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A “New” Disppearing Nine Patch.. free tutorial…

I love it.  I just found it.  I. had. to. show. it. to. you.!!  I really like the disappearing nine patch quilt block.  It takes an easy basic block and turns it into something that looks so meticulously done. This … Continue reading

Posted in Crafts, Free Patterns, Handcraft, Handwork, Historical Textile, Needlework, Personal, Quilt, Sewing, Textile Tutorials, Tutorials | 2 Comments

Make Your Own Yarn Swift…

Back in the previous incarnation of Fabric Follies Two … called Fabric Follies .. I posted a link to Crafty Diversions .  At the time I was just learning to spin and was so fascinated with her free tutorial for making … Continue reading

Posted in Backyard Projects, Crafts, Fiber Preparation, Free Patterns, Handcraft, Handwork, Historical Textile, Spinning, Textile Tutorials, Tutorials | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Blocking My Shawls… Here’s How..

I have a terrific friend named Pat.  She’s a spinner and knitter like I’ve always wanted to be.. ;o)   She said she was wandering through one of the big box stores one day and passed the exercise equipment.  Her eyes … Continue reading

Posted in Crafts, Crochet, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Handcraft, Handwork, Knit, Naalbinding, nalbinding, Needlework, Refashioning, Rugs, Weaving | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Red River Fiber Arts … Making Rose Petal Guest Soaps

It’s nice to be back with the group again.  Boy, have I missed it!  Last week we decided that we would try making Rose Petal Guest Soaps this week.. So we did! We all fell in love the little soaps.  … Continue reading

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Kim Sorensen-Nielsen…

Some time back, I told you that when I remembered the name of the lovely lady who made those sweet cards that were in the Rose Petal Soaps give-away, I would post and let you know who she is.. Well… … Continue reading

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