Do you ever get to a point in a project where your feel stuck? Where you know that the next choice will “make or break” your satisfaction with the overall result. Do I see you nodding your head yes? If you are anything like me, this probably happens on a regular basis. It seems there […]
Survey: How do you like to Learn?
We’re working on an exciting new class format here at Cedar Canyon, and I need your help to make sure it serves your needs. Here’s how you can help… Now that the online home of the ‘new’ Cedar Canyon Textiles is up and running, I’m starting to work on some exciting new learning opportunities. Since […]
Create a Gratitude Folder
Wow! I couldn’t believe the response to the Gratitude Folder I wrote about last week. I lost count of how many of you chimed in requesting the instructions, but it was great to read your messages. This message was pretty typical. I have been wanting to make such a folder for quite sometime, but I […]
Create Stunning Shaded Appliqué — and a Giveaway!
Shading with Shiva Paintstiks Makes Eve’s Garden Glow! by Sue Pelland I made Eve’s Garden as a challenge quilt for my quilt guild. The theme was “Gardens” and I had always wanted to do this “Garden of Eden” quilt. I had it in my head, and this was the perfect chance to get it out […]
That’s A Good Question
I’ve had some good questions piling up on my desk. If you have a question, please send it to me through our Contact Page. Heat Setting (Carolyn Carson) Q: I’ve been using Shiva paintstiks to paint on cotton batik fabric in my art quilts. Since they’re meant to hang on a wall, is it essential […]
Did I Hear You Say Watercolor Rubbings?
I recently spent time working with several water-based art supplies to see if I could achieve a water-color look with rubbing plates. You’re probably thinking that “water-color” and “rubbings” are a contradiction in terms, but that hasn’t stopped me yet! I played with ink pads, dye sticks, water soluble wax pastels and Inktense blocks. The […]
Better Tools for Better Rubbings — My Favorite Tips!
I must have seen a pizza commercial one too many times — I hate when that stuff sticks in my head! But, it gave me an idea for discussing a common problem, so I won’t complain. If you are wondering what in the world pizza has to do with paintstiks, just paste a smile on […]
New Website Spotlight: The Learning Center
We’re getting a bit of a thaw here in Minnesota this week. The sun is shining and it looks great outside, but we are far from “outdoor weather” just yet. On the bright side, winter days motivate me to hibernate in my studio with a warm cup of tea and experiment with something new. Unfortunately, […]
New Website Spotlight: Shelly’s Blog and the Search Tool
If you are a regular reader of this blog, you know it is my personal playground for posting ideas, answering questions, and occasionally ruminating about life in general. I started posting articles about 3 years ago, and over that time I’ve posted a treasure trove of information. When the blog was new, it was easy […]
New Website Spotlight: Peek-a-boo Product Pages
The Product pages on our site contain information about how to use the product – not just descriptions of products. To keep the pages neat and tidy, the information is hidden in collapsible sections. My highly technical term is a peek-a-boo section and I assure you that I’ll know exactly what you’re talking abut if […]
