Ever heard of QUILLING, not quilting?
#1
I have a friend who is into quilling. I'm not really sure what it is, but she told me she uses paper and can twist it into other things like earrings, other jewelry and wall hangings. The supplies are expensive and she is looking for supplies. I thought if anyone would know about it, it would be someone on this board.
#2
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: North Carolina
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I have heard of it. I've seen beautiful cards made with it. Think of paper that is one matchstick wide, in different colors, but maybe 6-12" length. Then you use tools to crimp, fold, curl, etc.
I had this dream once that I would make cards with quilling...and then I had to tell myself no, no new crafts. :D
I had this dream once that I would make cards with quilling...and then I had to tell myself no, no new crafts. :D
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Yes, I have heard of it and seen some nice designs made from it. I think it is more artwork than practical? I would think that now that we have rotary cutters and ruler/mats that you could make your own supplies?
#10
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Join Date: Jun 2010
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I thought it was fairly simple to do. Just thin strips of paper wound around a quilling needle or a toothpick. You glue when you get to the end and squeeze it to get different shapes. Really a no brainer for the simple designs. Actually still have some of the paper left from many years ago.
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