Traditionally, kimonos were entirely taken apart for washing and then resewn for wearing. I read someplace that these oblongs were stretched on frames to dry, as they were in the original decoration/weaving process. However, in the several accounts I … Continue reading
Ever wonder who gets to pick the items that appear in the display on the home page of Etsy.com? The answer is the editors and Etsy Members who create Treasuries. So…What is a treasury? According to etsy, “Treasury is an … Continue reading
A while back I consolidated my three eBay IDs into one (using grandmastree) so that I could enjoy the benefits of being a powerseller and a top rated seller. Success! Yay! And now I’m going to be experimenting with reactivating … Continue reading
According to Infomat Christian Dior is the most recognized name in fashion. Fashion Designer Christian Dior (1905-1957) was born in Normandy, France. After military service, he returned to Paris in 1935 and began his design career by selling sketches. His … Continue reading
Debbie Mumm Quilt Designs and Fabrics have been a favorite of mine since I first saw them in the early 1990s. The author of more than fifty books on quilting and home decorating, Debbie began her business twenty years ago as … Continue reading
Who can forget the television commercial ad where Brooke Shields asks “Do you want to know what comes between me and my Calvins? Nothing!”? Or the men’s underwear ads featuring Mark Whalberg (aka “Marky Mark”)? Fashion Designer Calvin Klein is … Continue reading
Becky Hoffman asks: I am looking for a kit like the one above of A child’s Prayer, Father in Heaven with the tree and animals number 0302 Creative Circle. Could you direct me to how to find one to purchase? … Continue reading
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Last week I wrote a post on finding large size grommets in response to a question from Yvonne Cole, who had purchased a Burda bag pattern from me. I was delighted to receive two photos of her project along with … Continue reading
I’m sure that I’ve mentioned that I am a member of Team ESST (Etsy Street Supply Team), a group of sellers on etsy that specialize in selling craft supplies. They do special events a couple of times a year and … Continue reading
The notions I need are 3/4″ grommets. where can i purchase these along with the tool without spending a small fortune? First of all, are you sure about needing 3/4 inch diameter grommets? This is a very uncommon size. The … Continue reading
