by Heather Luke | Jun 22, 2015
There aren ay wool weaves, some of which are briefly described here and further under their own categories,with or without accompanying project ideas. 1. Crepe: A lightweight woven wool with a crinkly surface. 2. Worsted: A tightly twisted yarn that produces crisp,...
by Heather Luke | Jun 22, 2015
A natural fibre derived from the fleece of sheep and similar to the fleeces of camelids and goats and long haired through annual moults or by shearing, which we use in textile production. Wool is known to have been used by nomadic tribes of Asia Minor (Mesopotamia) as...
by Heather Luke | Jun 22, 2015
In interior architecture and decoration, this refers to the family space–where everyone can feel comfortable and be themselves, whether it be a small room, a den for recreation and discussion, reading and games. A room or a corner of the house that feels dark,...
by Heather Luke | Jun 22, 2015
Practical intelligence, i.e. ‘the wit of woman’ is to make a home, to find and make all homely things within a sensible budget and to a self-imposed standard. Wit and wile refers to the mind, to the cunning required to get what’s...
by Heather Luke | Jun 22, 2015
Lacking in character, in substance or colour or both: nondescript. With all the available choice of ideas, advice and materials, this is completely unnecessary in the world of interior...
