Developed in the late 18th century as a means of imitating costly lace, crochet has been used as an embellishment to clothing and all sorts of accessories. its heyday was in Victorian times, but today’s makers are experimenting with methods and materials that bring this classic craft right up to date.
The word "embroidery" comes from the Old French broder, "to decorate", and that is what it does – in one or two colours or a dazzling range of hues; with simple stitches or in an array of techniques. Embroidery embellishes, enlivens and enriches fabric using needle, thread and a vivid imagination.
Bokeh is one of those words bandied about by photographers and it is too often assumed that people actually know what is meant when someone says that they love the bokeh of a particular shot. No need to reach for the dictionary later. Here is a brief guide to bokeh for beginners.
Before you go out and drop a grand or two on a new fancy TV set, take a look at these tips to make sure you have all of your bases covered. Pass these tips along to a friend before they buy as well.
Here’s my take on what Art is why we should love it.
