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A Collection of Quilt Patterns – Swastika

02-Aug-10

click on pattern to view and print full size OUR frontier mothers ingeniously converted this ancient symbol of good luck into a quilt pattern which is made simply from two triangles. Sometimes they called it “Flyfoot.” The small sketch shows how to make a square which is one fourth of the complete block. This makes [...]

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Corn Husk Crafting – How to Dye Husks

27-Sep-09

Most corn-husk projects look best in natural color, but there are times you may want other tones. For bright and vibrant shades use commercial fabric dye. Put two teaspoons of dye into a large mixing bowl and add very hot water. Akd one or two drops of liquid dish detergent, which seems to soften the [...]

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Grandmother Wren is on Vacation!

03-Jun-09

Thrifty Creativity will resume publishing – with some fabulous Ojo De Dios designs! – on Monday, June 15. See you then!

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How to make a Flat Ojo De Dios

02-Jun-09

The color scheme for this ojo de dios was chosen from leftover yarn specifically to coordinate with the room in which it hangs. To make the flat ojo de dios, you need two 1/4 inch dowels, each 14 inches long; leftover yarn in three colors; and white glue. Notch the center of each dowel with [...]

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Thursday Thirteen – How to make Flowers – All Sorts of Flower Craft Ideas!

07-May-09

1. Video – the Art of Making Paper Flowers 2. Video – how to make Balloon Flowers 3. Video – How to make a Paper Flower Lamp 4. How to make Pressed Flower Cards 5. Simple White Paper Flowers 6. Edible Flowers 7. Chinese Knotting – the Flower Knot 8. Cake Decorating – How to [...]

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