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Rag ball bowl fillers, inspired from the yesteryear when fabrics were repurposed. Clothing, feed sacks, and other items were turned into something new. Sometimes they were made into strips and rolled up into balls. These rag balls would later be used for making rag rugs.  We'll … [Read more...] about Rag Ball Bowl Fillers Tutorial

Before I begin my  tutorial on how to clean gourds for crafts, I want to tell you a little about them. I have been working with gourds since the mid 80's and they are still one of my favorite painting surfaces. The gourd is in the pumpkin family and some are edible. Unlike a … [Read more...] about How to Clean Gourds for Crafts

This roundup of patriotic craft tutorials is dedicated to the servicemen and women who protect our nation from harm. They risk their lives daily to make sure the United States remains the land of free. Throughout history, many lives have paid for our freedom. I thought it would … [Read more...] about 10 Patriotic Craft Tutorials – DIY Craft Roundup

In the 1800's, around the time of the Civil War, thrifty homemakers would use scraps of wool from old clothing, blankets and hats to create designs for mats or rugs. Using coins as templates, they created circles and each piece was then stitched in place using a blanket stitch. … [Read more...] about A “penny” for your thoughts – All About Penny Rugs

Perhaps not the image that first comes to mind, but hooking, or rug hooking, is very popular these days. There has been a growing interest in this age old craft and many artists are learning how to hook rugs and create beautiful works of art. Rug Hooking is both an art and a … [Read more...] about Becoming a Hooker – The Art of Rug Hooking

Learning how to embroider to make your own stitchery is a wonderful way to add a personal touch to your primitive home decor.As one of the oldest crafts, embroidery continues to stay popular in many forms including cross stitch, primitive stitchery and machine embroidery. … [Read more...] about How to Embroider: Creating Stitchery for Primitive Home Decor

Primitive stitchery is embroidery styled to compliment primitive decorating. While there are many, many stitches in embroidery, primitive stitchery uses only a few of them. The designs are simpler, too. Embroidery patterns can vary from a simple small group of flowers to a … [Read more...] about How to do Primitive Stitchery

Important!!! Before attempting this project be sure you are familiar with the hazards and dangers of working with wax. Supplies: Plain 3" ivory pillar candle Tin can or old metal coffee pot Electric fry pan or Presto Pot Drill press with "Forestner Bit" Sharpie Fine point … [Read more...] about How to Make a Primitive Candle with Lettering

Floor cloths are part of American history. At least U.S. presidents had floorcloth lining the floors of their homes, including George Washington's Mt. Vernon home. Originally imported from England, floor cloths were painted using stencils. They were  used during the warmer months … [Read more...] about How to Make a Floor Cloth Tutorial

Here is one way you can finish your punch needle design, using a felt backing. This is good for ornies or little designs you wish to ???stand alone??? after they are complete. Remove the finished design from the hoop/frame. Cut fabric all the way around the design, to about a … [Read more...] about How to Add Wool Backing to Punch Needle Designs