Crafts

Douglas W. Jones on Bookbinding Douglas W. Jones on Bookbinding- Bookbinding a tutorial from the center for the book at the University of Iowa. University of Alabama University of Alabama- Offering an M.F.A in the book arts. Popular Kinetics Press Popular Kinetics Press- Offers instructions on making pop-up books and cards, ideas for making tunnel books,and information on book artist Carol Barton. Valley Ridge Art Studio Valley Ridge Art Studio- Provides workshops, classes, and creative resources for book arts, bookmaking, bookbinding, handmade paper, photography, and writing. Paper Ponderings Paper Ponderings- Book artist - calligraphy, Letterpress and artist books. Fiona Dempster. Maleny QLD. David Esslemont David Esslemont- Artist, designer, printer and bookbinder who publishes fine books and prints in limited editions. Commissions accepted. Decorah, IA. Gracie Dobush Gracie Dobush- A gallery and shop featuring hand-bound books and other items created by Grace Dobush, a journalism student, bookbinder and printmaker from Ohio. Flying Fish Press Flying Fish Press- Press established by book art educator and book artist Julie Chen. The press focuses on the design and production of limited edition artists books with an empha… Nicole Andersen Book Arts Nicole Andersen Book Arts- Includes examples of the custom, hand bound albums, portfolios, and boxes they create. Springtide Press Springtide Press- A portfolio of artist's books and fine printing by Jessica Spring including graphic design, letterpress printing and bookbinding. Eric Alstrom | BookWorks Eric Alstrom | BookWorks- Gallery of fine bindings and artists books. Also workshop descriptions, sample workshop instructions. contact info and links. By Eric Alstrom. Kate Raffin Hand Bound Books Kate Raffin Hand Bound Books- Sydney, Australia book artist who specializes in photo and wedding albums, journals, address, recipe, sketch and guest books. Judith Hoffman Judith Hoffman- Artist's books made of metal, paper and found objects. Mystical Places Press Mystical Places Press- Publishes limited edition handcrafted miniature and non-miniature artist books by Jill Timm. Kara Sjoblom Kara Sjoblom- San Francisco bay area artist books, zines and other artistic endeavors. Laura Davidson Laura Davidson- Book artist and painter using mixed media techniques, creates paintings, and sculpture limited edition books. Tara Bryan, artist Tara Bryan, artist- Artists' books and paintings, as well as CV and contact information. Artists Books Online Artists Books Online- Sells books by artists who make one off or small limited editions of books. Zephyrine Press Zephyrine Press- Artist Jocelyn Bergen limited edition handmade books. Folded paper structures including concertinas and flexagons. Alice M. Vinson Alice M. Vinson- Artist books, mini artist books, journals, sketch books, and fine art photography. Andrew Eason Andrew Eason- Gallery of artists' books. Includes several complete books and surveys of others. Also includes links, prices and contact details. Hazell Designs Books Hazell Designs Books- Rachel Hazell is a book artist, who writes, prints and binds books. Tribe: Plus Size Sewing Tribe: Plus Size Sewing- For those of us who are plus size and enjoy sewing, knitting and creating clothes and items. Fat chicks can share tips, resources, links and review patter… Tribe: Reconstructed Clothing Tribe: Reconstructed Clothing- For people who design and rock reconstructed clothing. A Sewing Place A Sewing Place- Club for sewing enthusiasts from all over the world. Exchange ideas, tips, projects and chat. The Professional Association of Custom Clothiers The Professional Association of Custom Clothiers- Organization of custom clothiers, professional sewers, seamstresses, tailors and alterations specialists in home-based and commer… Home Sewing Association Home Sewing Association- Tips and trends, projects and membership information. The American Sewing Guild The American Sewing Guild- A national non-profit organization dedicated to people who believe sewing is a rewarding and creative activity. Free Embroidery Stuff Free Embroidery Stuff- Includes stock designs, catalogs, software, coupons, classified ads, monthly sweepstakes, and trade journals for commercial embroiderers. Yahoo: Embracing Machine Embroidery Yahoo: Embracing Machine Embroidery- Machine embroidery email list. Free embroidery designs for group members. EmbroideryDK EmbroideryDK- Design club with downloads for paying members. Freebies and samples are available for non-members. Secrets of Machine Embroidery Secrets of Machine Embroidery- Designs, projects, tutorials, Embird, threads, backings, freebies, tips and contact information. Starlight Dreams Machine Embroidery Starlight Dreams Machine Embroidery- Free designs to download in PES format. Embroidery Stitches Embroidery Stitches- Free designs for download and a collection of links related to machine embroidery. Machine Embroidery Club Machine Embroidery Club- A place for owners of Pfaff, Brother, Viking and New Home to talk about embroidery designs (free or for sale) and to exchange ideas. EmbroideryTales EmbroideryTales- Mailing list offers free designs, discussion, computer and software help, tips and hints, design search. M.E.O.W. Machine Embroiders of Oregon and Washington M.E.O.W. Machine Embroiders of Oregon and Washington- A non-profit, educational group comprised of persons interested in machine embroidery. Information about the organization, sc… Zazzy Embroidery Zazzy Embroidery- Designs, project pictures and other hobbies of interest. Also beginner digitizing and Noah's Ark set. Cookie's Creations Cookie's Creations- Variety of free designs, project ideas, and schedule of events. Also offers a book. Country Elegance Country Elegance- Free designs from Christian owned and operated business specializing in craft pattern designs and kits. Pillows4Patients Pillows4Patients- Small pillows are made by teens in Scarsdale, NY and donated to local children's hospitals and treatment centers. Sewing.org: Charitable Sewing Sewing.org: Charitable Sewing- Free patterns including adult bibs, isolette covers, and wheelchair totes. Bricodeco Jeditoo Bricodeco Jeditoo- Large directory of many types of sewing sites. Ken's Sewin' and Surfin' Page Ken's Sewin' and Surfin' Page- Sewing and embroidery related pages and newsgroups. Utilities for use with Pfaff Creative Designer for Windows. Massive link collection. Sewing -The About.com Guide Sewing -The About.com Guide- Each week brings hints, tips, and simple, inexpensive projects to put your stash of fabric scraps to good use. Costumes and Clothing for Dolls Costumes and Clothing for Dolls- Free patterns added weekly in many styles. Ever After Costumes Ever After Costumes- Photos and tips for making Daniel's Ever After costumes, gowns and dresses, including some for dolls. Slipcover America Slipcover America- Education and information about how to make furniture covers. Karen Erickson travels around the country teaching classes in the art of slipcovering. The Silk Pincushion The Silk Pincushion- Sewing retreats or daily sewing classes. Beautiful fabrics and laces for sale. Located in Golden, Colorado. Fun 2 Sew Fun 2 Sew- Martha Pullen heirloom sewing technique. Teaching the use of the Brother, Babylock, Bernina, Pfaff and Viking machines and their respective software. Located in Fountai…