Instructional Series of Interactive CD ROM's for the computerSee our products SPECIALS: Purchasing two or more CD's is a savings. COLORING SILK SCARVES --with Colorhue Dyes VW1
$19.95
Maggie uses the silk scarf as a base project to teach you the simple processes of 'coloring' silk with the Colorhue, an instant set silk and fabric dye. The video chapters show three easy dye processes and includes coloring mixing, dip dyeing and the all important over dyeing. The CD also includes printable outlines of the video chapters, listing of materials and tools, resource listing/contact link and valuable silk dye vocabularies. Maggie's gallery presentiation in the CD is an inspirational visual tour of some of Maggie's own silk scarf collection, collected from various parts of the world. Learn to dye a gorgeous silk scarf in a few brief lessons. Maggie's new Virtual
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SILKS FOR QUILTING VW 4
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This inter-active CD helps quilters become acquainted with the large variety of silks utilized for quilting techniques and where they can be obtained. Explore the inter active video chapters for the four types of stabilization processes that will make working with the versatile silk varieties easier for piecing, patching and quilting. She also introduces a new 'faux applique' utilzing silk threads as a resist and the easy application of dyes/paints for the design elements of the applique. Defining silk terms and answering frequently asked questions about silk, is Maggie's specialty and evident through out the CD. Her quilted silk samples are a wonderful finale to an informative and instructional CD.
SILK SCREENING , the Easy Way VW 2
$19.95
Learn the step by step process of making your own silk screens without the aid of an expensive duplicating apparatus. In the valuable inter active video chapters, Ginny demonstrates the simple process of transfering the silk screen images onto silk fabric. Now silk screening can be a snap. Her CD also includes printable instructions for all the processes included in the video chapter, as well as helpful hints, trouble shooting techniques and printing basics. A gallery of her own work is inspirational and will aid you in your own creativity for any silk screening project. Ginny's first CD Rom
PAINTING ON FABRIC VW 3
$19.95
This new Cd by Ginny Ekley is a follow up to her first CD 'Silk Screening- the Easy Way'. It is also an extension of Ginny's poplular "Fabric Painting " book published in 2000, that is now out of print. You will want to see and further explore with Ginny her wonderful video lesson showing many facets of placing color and images on fabrics. Her textureng techniques are easy and exciting to execute, she addresses brush applications and fine line painting and she explores easy shibori and resist processes. And Ginny's lovely gallery images of painting on fabrics are an true inspiration.
 Sewing with Silk VW 7
$19.95
By Katrina Walker Have you ever had experience with trying to manipulate silk to do the job you wished ?? Katrina can point you in the right direction, when it comes to silk and its handling. Her descriptions and suggestions for the hard to manage silk fabrics will make you eager to include these types of exciting fabrics in your sewing repertoire. Her video presentations concerning seaming and edge finishes for silk can save you a lot of frustrations in manipulating this most versatile fiber. The recommendations for thread, needles, and special products for those special tasks are well worth the price of the CD. Included in her CD are printable references and silk terminology. And be inspired by her gallery of gorgeous silk garments and project.
 KIMONO: Cultural Traditions and Modern Renditions VW 6
$19.95
- An interactive CD that describes the intricate construction, kimono varieties and kimono alternations for modern dress.
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by June Colburn June describes the simple construction of the kimono from a single bolt of silk and its manipulation into a beautiful flowing garment. Because of her long residency in Japan she made a thorough study of the kimono varieties and the traditional surface design elements that decorate this unique garment. June's 'modern renditions' of kimono alteration is simple and explicate thus encouraging one to alter a ready made kimono or haori. The glossaries of kimono types, traditional symbols and references are valuable references. This CD is a unique presentation of a facinating Japanese textile art form.
INKJET PRINTING on Fabric Sheets or Rolls VW 5
$19.95
Learn the exciting new process of transfering digital camera or printed images from an inkjet printer onto pre-pared fabric sheets. Val's experience as a graphic artist means she can share her knowledge on the selection of printers, software, scanners and digital cameras. In her tips, she discusses resolution and sizing consideration and her 'frequently asked questions' section of the CD is invaluable. Her 'CD gallery' has examples of the many uses of the digital images and illustrates the many uses of her large selection of images, ready for your use. Since inkjet printing can be considered, by some, to be complicated, Val presents the techical aspects in a very logical and easy to learn manner.
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