Monthly Archives: January 2013

Here’s my Quilled Fuchsia Box

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Jane Jenkins Quilling

It doesn’t really matter how deep you make this Fuchsia Box.  Mine is approximately 4cm (1½”) and I was lucky enough to have two strips of paper that wide but I could have piled up four 10mm wide rings or … Continue reading →

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Quilling, Calligraphy and Folk Art classes in the East Yorkshire region

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Jane Jenkins Quilling

                  Cate has created a new Facebook page about my classes which, I’m pleased to say, are doing well, but need all the advertising they can get.  ‘Quilling, Calligraphy, Folk Art Classes, … Continue reading →

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Quillers have enquired about dowels

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Jane Jenkins Quilling

You may have seen a quilling design for which you might use a dowel.  A dowel is, basically, any object around which quillers can make Ring Coils.  Dowels can be any shape but are usually cylindrical so lots of objects … Continue reading →

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Quilled Pot Pourri Box

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Jane Jenkins Quilling

It’s great to find a practical use for quilling – especially if it can be decorative as well.  This little pot pourri box is a good example and is also quick to make. Use a 10mm wide strip to make … Continue reading →

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Making Quilled Boxes

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Jane Jenkins Quilling

My friend and student, Lorna, expressed a wish to make boxes this term – so here’s the first. This box has a base and lid, 4.5cm (2 ¾”) in diameter.  Because I knew I’d be decorating the lid with flowers, … Continue reading →

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