FEATURE: HGTV And Me Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be filmed for Home and Garden Television? Read the story of what REALLY happens when a camera crew invades your studio! TECHNIQUE: So You Want To Make A Fabric Collage? Step-by-step instructions on how to make a fabric collage. Fabric layers, torn strips, spray quilt adhesive, a thousand stitches end up as a work of art. RECIPES: The only thing more fun than crafting - is cooking. I like to read about food, make food and eat food. Easy to make, fun food – what could be better? Who could have too many snacks? RECYCLING: The Thrifty Crafter Craft stores can be expensive, why not use things you already have? Take a trip to a thrift store and learn how to find beautiful, high quality materials for a few dollars.

CRAFT MANAGEMENT: Find time to create Everyone has 24 hours in a day, time spent crafting, is time well spent. Here are some ways to find time for your art. RUTH’S GALLERY Photos of my work, so you can “steal” ideas and create you own masterpieces. Stealing an idea for yourself or a gift is fine, but ripping off an idea or a technique is quite another. Please use these samples as inspiration – not for profit. Don’t forget: Karma’s a bitch. FOR SALE! Patterns and Products Patterns for sale, as well as completed collage bags, and ready-to-sew collages. These are sold in signed editions of 20, please check back for new items. FEATURE! Q&A What could be better than free advice? Email your questions and I’ll do my best to answer.