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WOW,pv those cards are fab,i have tried and tried to do quilling but as yet not been able to do it,but i will not give in.luv crafty val xxxxxx

val howarth - 18 April 2008 10:11 AM

WOW,pv those cards are fab,i have tried and tried to do quilling but as yet not been able to do it,but i will not give in.luv crafty val xxxxxx

Try getting a fairly inexpensive quilling board (made of cork, with circles and sometimes other shapes on it to use as guidelines) as that makes it a lot easier when you are starting out. You can also pin your coils to the board while they are drying, to stop them coming unglued.And get a decent quilling tool- these only cost a quid or two, or you can make one by hammering a tapestry needle into a dowel handle, and filing off the end of the needle eye to make 2 small prongs (hope that makes sense!). Kits are good too, as they are really good at explaining step by step the different shapes, fringing, etc. Dont give up!!

Sorry it has taken a while to answer you, thanks for the advice i will try again and get a board to work with once again thanks crafty val xxxx

Oh Lovely card Maggie,

i like to quill too, but never put the little flowers on any of my cards, I just keep them in a little box. Bit odd i know, sarah