The CARON Collection – Online Magazine and Needlework Resources

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The Caron Collection - Feature Column
A good two part article on the history of hardangersom (hardanger) with pictures from sample from the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum.
http://www.caron-net.com/apr99files/apr99fea.html
Top/Arts/Crafts/Needlework/Hardanger

The History of Crazy Quilts
Part I and Part II give an in-depth history of Crazy Quilting by Betty Pillsbury in collaboration with Rita Vainius
http://www.caron-net.com/featurefiles/featmay.html
Top/Arts/Crafts/Quilting/Crazy_Quilts

Crazy Quilting Class
Extensive lessons in making a crazy quilt. Includes piecing and stitchery tips and techniques
http://www.caron-net.com/classes/classmayfiles/clasmay1.html
Top/Arts/Crafts/Quilting/Crazy_Quilts

Men in the Fiber Arts
Article about the history of embroidery and tapestry weaving, which from the Renaissance to the Industrial Revolution was primarily the domain of men. Author: Rita Vainius.
http://www.caron-net.com/featurefiles/featjan.html
Top/Business/Textiles_and_Nonwovens/Textiles/Resources/History/Articles_and_Studies

Caron Collection
Specialty threads, patterns, kits. Product information and list of local retailers. Also free patterns and instruction, feature articles.
http://www.caron-net.com/
Top/Shopping/Crafts/Supplies/Fiber_Arts/Needlework/Embroidery