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Use things in that you find out-of-doors, maybe in your own backyard, to make natural dyes.
Traditional Art
The traditional arts of basketry, pottery, textiles, weaving, and woodworking are demonstrated.
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You can make a kudzu basket like the one made by Jimmie Dinkins! Learn what supplies you will need.
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You can make a coiled clay pot! Follow the arrow for directions and to see what supplies you will need.
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When selecting wood for your project, consider native red cedar, oak or hickory for the long supports and cross pieces using the more pliable willow for the curving parts. Use vines to help fill in...
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Ruby and Estelle discuss why they enjoy quilting, including how interesting it is to plan a quilt, to choose colors, and select a pattern, and how relaxing it is to quilt.
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Ruby and Estelle discuss how interesting it is to see that you can create something with your hands. They discuss making the wedding ring quilt from scraps, how colorful they are, and that they last a...
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Ruby and Estelle discuss quilting becoming a lost art; however, people are coming back to it.
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Ruby and Estelle discuss quilting because they have more time now, and because it's a hobby, and quilting for profit, or to give to family. They also reflect on how quilts used to be made for warmth...
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Ruby Richey and Estelle Rineheart discuss choosing fabric for quilts.
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Ruby and Estelle discuss Ruby's husband's Dresden Plate quilt and how beautiful this method of trimming a quilt is.