arts & crafts

I’ve seen several threads related to sewing (Seeing Machine Collecters, Quilting, specific projects, etc. But there doesn’t seem to be a general sewing thread so I decided to creat one. Share favorite patterns, what you are working on, finished projects, questions or ideas! I’ve been sewing...

I'm about to dispatch a very aggressive rooster. I want to save his feathers, particularly the hackles. I've read about skinning and preserving the hide, as well as other methods. I'm considering dipping in hot water, washing the feathers, then putting them in a pillow case and throwing them in...