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Continue reading →: Japanese stab binding tutorial: lotus blossom
The lotus blossom or lily-pad flower, whichever. 36 total holes, about an intermediate bind. Make sure that your holes along the top line are even! As always, if there is an error or if you have a question, leave a comment and I will do my best to answer. **click…
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Continue reading →: Quotes in Chalk #1
Lately I’ve been inspired by all of the chalk art I’ve seen on the interwebs, enough to buy some chalkboard paint and chalk and make my own boards to experiment on. I’m not up to the level of Dangerdust yet, but you know what they say about practice… In any…
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Continue reading →: japanese stab binding #44: fair isle
I named this one ‘fair isle’ because I’m very into knitting these days, and have tried a few stranded color-work projects. I think the Fair Isle knitting technique is more than I want to attempt just yet. But this was super easy! Anyway, 56 holes and mid-advanced beginner.
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Continue reading →: japanese stab binding #43: diamond gems
“Diamond gems”, with five repeats instead of four because I’m a rebel. 46 holes. Could be fun with sparkly thread on a dark background! Intermediate, I’d say.
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Continue reading →: Letter Fab-ulous
Had some fun at the Tulsa Fab Lab this last week, making items to use for a fundraiser. I’m heading back to grad school to work on an MA Typeface Design at the University of Reading in the UK. Eeek, it’s expensive! I made nearly 500 coasters (would have been…
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Continue reading →: japanese stab binding #42: lotus blossom
The lotus blossom! This is probably an advanced bind, just because it’s tricky to make sure you haven’t missed any of the steps. 36 holes.
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