MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'arts and crafts'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 03:34:59 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4229192&cid=t_386385_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2F3ZeKA7kYNl8%2Fmacrame-covered-clothes-hanger.html Almost two weeks ago my friend Jabulani tweeted a photo of a covered hanger project she was working on. I tweeted a photo of a macramé covered hanger I had made a few years ago. As there was interest in how to do mine and as I could find no instructions online to direct folks to, I decided to try to do a show-and-tell. The supplies you will need are a wire coat hanger, twine, two rubber bands, tape, and fabric glue. Cut approximately 6-7 yards of twine twice. [I used 10 yds and had just under 5 left on each.] To make them easier to handle and to avoid tangling, coil and secure with a rubber band. Now that all your supplies are gathered, let’s begin. Tape the loose ends of each twine coil to the end of the hanger hook. The ends of the twine should point towards the upsweep of the hook a... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4229192 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 12:33:00 +0100 4229192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3889278&cid=t_386385_136_f&fid=39025&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Feverythingchangesbook%2F%7E3%2FRCq7mA4zsbA%2Fetsy-crafts-cancer I’m a dreamer, not a crafter. I’ve got material for four baby blankets floating around my apartment. But, these newborns may be in middle school before they get their blankies from Aunt Kairol. (Some of it is nifty Amy Butler fabric to boot.) If you have crafty visions AND the follow through to match, or if your friends and family are itching to do something productive for you while you are down and out with cancer or other chronic illnesses, feast your eyes upon these free pattern downloads for crafty patient projects: *  Want a leopard print, tangerine silk, pink taffeta, or camo hospital gown? Try this pattern from Lazy Girl Designs. *  If you are tired of visitors spying your pee-bag, this is an extremely simple pattern for a catheter bag cover. *  In four steps you can cran... Everything Changes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3889278 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:45:00 +0100 3889278 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2134802&cid=t_386385_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2FN8DCtQYACxU%2F I just learned about the One World One Heart giveaway when I visited the Meandering Threads blog.  This is a world wide gathering of crafters and those interested in the arts from around the world.  There are many fascinating blogs to visit and many really nice giveaways.  Stop by Meandering Threads and you’ll find out more about this event.  Perhaps you’ll find here arts and crafts (as well as giveaways) to perk up your day. Tags: Alzheimer's Notes, arts and crafts, giveaway, Meandering Threads, One World One Heart, One World One Heart GiveawayShare This (Source: Alzheimer's Notes) Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2134802 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 06:00:09 +0100 2134802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2036045&cid=t_386385_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2F483610061%2Fgift-from-india.html I didn’t make Vijay’s daughter the pink quilt expecting anything in return.  Vijay (Scanman) and his wife, however, wanted to give me a gift from their country.  This is what they chose.  It is a Tanjore metal plate, and I think it is lovely.  I am trying to decide the best place to hang it in my home.   Here is some information on the history of the craft: The creation of the Tanjore metal plate is credited to Raja Serfoji II (1797-1832), the Maratha ruler of Thanjavur (or Tanjore), who asked his royal artisans to create an object that would reflect the glory of his kingdom. Silver, brass, and copper are encrusted on to each other to create this stunning piece of art. The effect of silver in high relief on the reddish copper ground is unusual and striking.... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2036045 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 12:13:01 +0100 2036045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1775614&cid=t_386385_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2FfK2RazzomKE%2F AlzheimersNotes.com We have another round of inspiration for caregivers and Alzheimer’s patients from the crafty Arts Bloggers.  Try these ideas on a crisp autumn day and enjoy. First Day of Spring (or Autumn) Create a visual journal entry about spring or your favourite season. Hannah’s Toadstool Doorstops Get instructions for cute doorstops using gravel-filled plastic food containers. Layers Upon Layers Artist Profile  Pallas Vititoe is a mixed media fabric artist that you’ll want to meet!  Quilters’ Lunch Box Memories Back-to-school time brings lunch box memories. Do quilters make quilts and fabric art with lunch box designs? Here are some suggestions. “Costume” Earrings Do you have any outfits that you just can’t find the right earrings for... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1775614 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:02:22 +0100 1775614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1760020&cid=t_386385_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2FQ2ZtF_5mA7g%2F QuiltingAndPatchwork.com With the beginning of September and the youngsters in our household  back in school, our thoughts turn to autumn.  Often there’s a nip in the air at night which reminds us fall is “around the corner.” The Arts Bloggers share their weekly inspiration which I thought I’d share with you.  My mom used to like to sit and watch me when I worked at crafts or my writing.  Sometimes she’d chat and reminisce.  Other times she simply sat contentedly…at least for a short time. Crocheted baby sweater and cap Caron Yarns commissioned Noreen to design an adorable baby sweater and cap. Here’s the patttern for it.  Congratulations, Noreen! Photo Talk at Layers Upon Layers Give your photos a graphic quality that will make them pop! M... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1760020 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:58:47 +0100 1760020 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1307779&cid=t_386385_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F253169370%2F AlzheimersNotes.com Arts and crafts projects often bring comfort and inspiration to the caregiver as well as the Alzheimer’s patient.  It depends on the stage of Alzheimer’s whether the patient/family member can participate in any of these. However, caregivers find crafts and journaling projects a stress reliever, as my daughter did when  her husband was undergoing cancer treatment and she was the caregiver. Take a look at these projects and ideas from the Arts Bloggers, in which I participate through my Quilting and Patchwork blog.  Is there something there that piques your interest and inspires you? What types of arts are you involved in to find relief from stress and inspiration midst your caregiving tasks? (c)2008 Mary Emma Allen Tags: Alzheimers, Alzheimers-disease, ar... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1307779 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:58:45 +0100 1307779