Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What is quilling?
Answer: Quilling is done by rolling thin strips of paper around a needle and placing them to make designs. It is a beautiful and unique way to showcase your most important keepsakes. Take an old photo of a loved one, for example. Frame it and hang it on your wall and it fades in with your other photos…but have the mat embellished with quillwork, such as the items in our gallery, and your photo becomes an appealing centerpiece that you, as well as your visitors, can’t help but notice!
Question: I have a specific question, but I don't want to wait 24 hours for an email reply. Can you help me?
Answer: Certainly can! You can contact us locally at (709) 691-5283.
Question: Do you have free patterns?
Answer: Yes we do. They used to be sent out in our monthly newsletters, but we now post them in our weblog. You can subscribe to it to make sure you don't miss and freebies, or you can access them by scanning throught the archived blog list.
Question: What other things can I embellish with quilling besides scrapbooks and cards?
Answer: You can do tons of stuff with your quilling! For example: you can put quilling on mats for pictures; make three dimensional free standing projects like dolls and plants (which can be kept in mini display cases similar to those used for model cars); coasters will soon be available through Blueberry Lane, which have a recessed area for quilling and snap together to prevent damage to artwork; watches are available on the internet that you can apply quillwork to; you can embellish cakes with quilled flowers; create centerpieces for your dining room table or mantle; make special gift tags for Christmas; create placeholders for weddings or dinner parties; personalize the cover of a blank journal book; or you can even use quilling to accent different aspects of a favorite scenic picture, such as the roofs or windows of homes in a cityscape. You're only limited by your imagination!
Question: What kind of paper is quilling paper cut from?
Answer: Quilling paper can be cut from many different types of paper. Most companies carry quilling strips that are cut from paper sheets which weigh about 65lb to 80lb text weight. Others cut their strips from 65lb to 85lb cover or cardstock. If you plan to cut your own strips, make sure the paper you choose is archival grade (ie. acid free, lignin free, etc), and not too thick that it buckles or splits instead of curling smoothly. For more information on different types of papers and weights, Paper.com is a great place to start.
Question: I want my photo quilled. Where can I find the custom order form?
Answer: The custom order form is located on the bottom of the custom quilling page. Or, you can download it here: Custom Quillwork Order Form
Blueberry Lane Quilling RSS Feed Subscriptions
Question: What is RSS?
Answer:
RSS (or Real Simple Syndiation) is a family of web feed formats used to publish frequently updated content such as blog entries, news headlines or podcasts. An RSS document, which is called a "feed," "web feed," or "channel," contains either a summary of content from an associated web site or the full text. RSS makes it possible for people to keep up with their favorite web sites in an automated manner that's easier than checking them manually.
RSS content can be read using software called a "feed reader" or an "aggregator." The user subscribes to a feed by entering the feed's link into the reader or by clicking an RSS icon in a browser that initiates the subscription process. The reader checks the user's subscribed feeds regularly for new content, downloading any updates that it finds.
How do I subscribe to and read RSS feeds?
Answer: To subscribe, find a free reader online by selecting one from the list of 'Online Feed Readers' to the right... Each reader different in it's methods for adding feeds - so follow the instructions included with your software or web service.
Also, The Firefox Browser lets you subscribe to feeds using "Live Bookmarks".
When you are on a web page where a web feed is available:
- Click the web feed iconat the right side of the Location Bar (you may need to select a title - some sites have more than one).
- The "Add Live Bookmark" dialog will appear. Modify the name and "Create in" location, if you wish.
- Click "OK".
How to subscribe to an RSS feed in Internet Explorer 7:
- Internet Explorer 7 will notify you of a site that offers RSS by illuminating (in red or orange) the RSS feed button on your toolbar.
- Click the red/orange "Feeds" button to see a list of articles that are offered via RSS and subscribe to them by clicking "Subscribe to this feed" in the upper part of the screen.
- You can see all the updated content on this site by looking in the Feeds section of your Favorites Center each time you open Internet Explorer 7.