Finish every project on time! Here’s how.

Need to create a project with a tight timeline? Find out how to plan and complete projects by the due date, efficiently and without drama. No more late nights or missed deadlines!

Illustrated through the story of Ode to Joy, a beautiful handwoven wall hanging designed and created in just ten days.

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Four barriers to creativity – and how to overcome them

Novice artisans face many difficulties as they start to design original work. Here are four of the biggest challenges, and some ways to conquer them.

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Rapid success comes from rapid failure

Mistakes are inevitable when creating original work. And the later you find the mistakes in your work, the more expensive and difficult to fix. So instead of designing the entire piece up front, evaluate and tweak your design frequently, If you make (and correct) your mistakes early and often, you’ll find a quicker path to success.

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Five rules for a good critique

Critique is one of the most difficult and also most essential parts of mastering your craft. To produce good work, you need to evaluate your piece-in-progress to identify what’s working – and what’s not. These five rules will make your critiques more effective (and enjoyable!)

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