Discover a fun technique for using acrylic paints diluted with water for a free and flowing effect on canvas or watercolor paper. Artist Peter John Reid uses spray bottles to achieve a look similar to airbrushing as he moves the spray across the surface. With this method it’s easy to apply vibrant color and texture, creating tree canopies with ease. Finally, if working on paper, Peter demonstrates how to mount and seal your finished painting on a wood panel using acrylic gel medium.
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Marking Quilts for Quilting
Explore tools that help you mark your designs before you quilt. Expert quilter Kelly Ashton leads the way! Learn how to use a pounce pad, stencils and a variety of marking pens. Then, look at hera markers and adhesive templates, both of which can be used after your quilt is already basted, and won’t ever…
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Crochet Dimensional Flowers
Want your crochet to pop? Add dimension to double crochet with lovely flowers that seem to float on your background. Designer Marly Bird starts with flower placement before showing you how to create flowers within the pattern row. These flowers not only add color to your project, but they also add dimension, bringing a new…
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Using Facings Instead of Binding on Your Quilts
Learning how to add facings to finish the edges of your quilt instead of using binding. This versatile method is perfect for mini quilts used as table runners and placemats, and for art quilts that won’t be handled excessively. Quilting expert Kelly Ashton shows you how to prepare, attach and hand finish the facings, step…
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Multicolored Spirals in Crochet
Crochet designer Marly Bird demonstrates how to create beautiful spiral motif that’s sure to catch the eye. Learn how to start at the center, easily keep track of your four colors, grow the spiral and finish it perfectly. To begin, Marly makes an adjustable ring (also known as a magic ring or magic loop) with…
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