One advantage of getting older — especially for lifelong artists — is that ultimately. you are able to synthesize your various skills and create new types of art, That is what happened with my sew-drawing with satin cords on fabric. Autumn Rose Jacki Kellum Textile Arts Sew-Drawing on Fabric with Satin Cords A Process Invented…
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Embroidery and Quilting Classes Available at Jacki Kellum Studios – Fabric and Embroidery Supplies For Sale to the Public
Hooray for April 1. Today is the Day that I Begin Teaching Embroidery and Quilting at Cottage Stitchery – The Textile Arts Division of Jacki Kellum Studios. In April My Peggy Marin Rose Bush Begins Blooming. April is the Month My Garden Completely Springs to Life. April 1 is Like Another New Year’s Day. I…
How to Sew a Yo Yo with a Quick and Easy Clover Brand Yo Yo Maker – Uses for Fabric Yo Yos
I remember when I discovered the craft of sewing fabric yo yos. That was at lease 50 years ago–when sewing yo yos was a bit tricky. But more recently, the Clover Company has made the process simpler with its quick and easy yo yo makers: Shortly after Easter, I plan to open my textile arts…
Gallery Opening at Jacki Kellum Studios in Water Valley, Mississippi – 32 South Main Street
Last night, I tore into a package that had arrived. I expected my new Gallery sign to be inside the package, but I quickly discoved that I had received my Garden signs instead: I had to chuckle – A set of garden signs might be perfect for my gallery, which is always filled with paintings…
Kits to Teach Embroidery Stitches for Sale at Jacki Kellum – How to Embroider Flowers
Running Stitch Straight Stitch Outline or Contour Stitch Buttonhole pr Applique Stitch [in English] Satin Stitch Back Stitch Ourline or Contour Stitch French Knot Pistil Stitch Lazy Daisy Chain Stitch Chain Stitch’ Weave Stitch Woven Wheel Tridimensional or Thistle Flower Borders [in English] 3-D Flower [in English]
Mother’s Day Special from Jacki Kellum Studios – Buy 1 Get 1 Free Sewing Classes for Mothers or Grandmothers & Their Children
Just in time for Mother’s Day, Jacki Kellum is opening Cottage Stitchery at Jacki Kellum Studios in the old, historic district of Water Valley, Mississippi, at 32 South Main Street. Jacki often tells stories about her own grandmother who greatly influenced her life as an artist. When she was a tiny child, Jacki would sit…
Small Flowers in Frames Embroidery Kit & List of DMC Embroidery Threads for Floral Embroidery
DMC Embroidery Floss Used: 159 – Light Gray Blue 208 – Very Dark Lavender 209 – Dark Lavender 210 – Medium Lavender 225 – Ultra Very Light Shell Pimk 320 – Medium Pistachio Green 407 – Dark Desert Sand 598 – Light Turquoise 738 – Very Light Tan 742 – Light Tabgerine 744 – Pale…
My Rose Garden – Roses that Have Survived the Heat of Last Summer and Are Ready to Flush Soon – Planted from Short to Tall
Today, I scurried about in my garden, trying to assess what I need to do, where I needed to do it, and when. It is only March 8. The last frost date is at least a month away, but my garden is already popping. A month ago, my community in North Mississippi was ravaged by…
Announcing The Upcoming Opening of Cottage Stitchery — A Division of Jacki Kellum Studios for Textile Arts & Artists
Great News! I am finalizing plans to introduce fabric art into the programs I have already launched at Jacki Kellum Studios in the old historic district of Water Valley, Mississippi. Beginning in April, I’ll begin offering a quilting and embroidery class. Ultimately, the class will begin making Crazy Quilt blocks. Embroidery is a major part…
Planting a Strawberry Path around My Cottage Garden – Strawberries and Several of Their Companion Plants
I grew up gardening, and for as long as I can remember. I have known that some plants, like marigolds, are great companions for others. In fact, as a young child, I formed my own opinons about my favorites in my grandma’s garden. I loved her sweet strawberries. She always baked strips of pie crust…