The introduction of the rotary cutter made a huge difference for quilters. Used in combination with a quilter’s ruler (see the post here for more about rulers) made it easy to cut shapes quickly and accurately. A rotary cutter has a circular blade fixed onto a handle. There is a safety catch that allows youContinueContinue reading “Tools for Textiles – Rotary Cutters”
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How to make a papier-mâché bowl
This week, I’m offering you a little bonus. This is a short introduction to making papier-mâché, which I recorded during the pandemic. Not strictly speaking ‘Textiles’ but a a fun craft activity for adults and children. Plus, if you make a bowl for yourself, you can fill it with quilters’ pins, or quilters’ clips -ContinueContinue reading “How to make a papier-mâché bowl “
Amanda Jane Textiles 