The whole is understood as something more than the sum of the parts. When a student is learning to paint murals or to draw, it is wise to tease out the elements of design and consciously practice them separately. Once understood the elements of design can be re-assembled to create a polished artwork.

These super easy pillowcases will make a wonderful Mother's Day gift. Making them from satin will have her feel so special. SATIN PILLOW CASE This is a super quick easy sewing idea for a last minute Mother's Day gift. It will take about 10 minutes and even the youngest seamstress can make one

Buying online is so quick and easy. Here are a few things to consider before making that fabric purchase. BUYING FABRIC ON THE INTERNET: The world wide web - it is an integral part of our lives. The possibilities and opportunities are endless. Now our shopping has taken on a whole new dimension.

Any sewist would be so proud to have this cute little wreath on their sewing room wall. It makes a very nice gift too. SEWING ROOM CRAFT: This small wreath is one of the cutest things I've ever done. It only takes about an hour. Going through old projects, I found the bare wreath and just kind of

This is a brief summar of hand sewing needles we all use. Keep it handy when your next repair or handwork job comes up. HAND SEWING NEEDLES: Today I thought it would be a good idea to discuss the types of hand sewing needles we all use and their uses. The right type of needle makes a world of