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Leonardo Da Vilchis, pintor de exvotos

>> Hace unos años estuvimos en México presentando la exposición Me gustas mucho tú y de paso por el DF tuvimos la suerte de conocer a Giovanni Tronconi, artista y editor experto en la cultural visual mexicana (no por casualidad es…

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Mandy Pattullo at the Festival of Quilts

Originally posted on Annjrippin's Blog:
I posted earlier in the week about the Festival of Quilts at the NEC.  I had walked all the way round several times, I thought, but almost at the end of my visit I…

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Thread and Thrift and Mandy Pattullo

Mandy Pattullo is a British textile artist who’s work is delightfully yummy!  Her blog,  Thread and Thrift, features her art. Above are examples of her sample books.  A few years ago she bagan cutting up domestic hand embroidery and sewed them … Continue reading

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Best of Doily Fashion Remakes

Originally posted on DIY Fashion Sense:
The doily is possibly one of the oldest forms of crochet.  Crochet became popular in Europe in the 19th century, and white, crocheted lace doilies were a must-have accessory for any household. Doilies gained popularity…

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thrift store doily curtains

More recycled doilies:

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