Sutherland Studios

Free Stuff

MoXWord

MoXWord is a cutting-edge mobile phone crossword game! You can download a free version for your mobile phone either directly via your phone's browser, or via your computer (upload via Bluetooth or data cable).

Free Puzzles

We have a series of free puzzles which you are welcome to use. They range from simple find-a-words for young children to themed puzzles for adults. New puzzles are added now and then.

August 2007 - Italian Foods Find-a-Word added.

Knitting Patterns

I am a bit of an obsessed knitter (is it possible to only be a bit obsessed?)... and from time to time I will have patterns which are available to all!

Archery Beanie - put a target on your head!
Crossword Bag - knitted crosswords make a stylish bag
Elegant Lap Rug - an easy and sylish throw
Mini Crossword Bag - small version, for tiny phones NEW
Mini Crossword Bag - larger version, for bigger phones and digital cameras NEW
Nereid Gloves - an adaptation of the Pomatomus Socks into fingerless gloves
Nereid Gloves - a PDF version of the pattern
Row Counter Bracelet - a beading project for all knitters and crocheters!
Bracelet compte-rangs - explications gratuite! A French translation of the Row Counter Bracelet instructions

Papier Mâché Techniques

This is one of the most popular pages on our site, a set of instructions on how to create papier mâché. The two main methods are described - using paper strips, and using a prepared paper 'clay'.

BookCrossing

This page has information about BookCrossing, and free book labels.

Did You Know?

Despite having a French name, papier mâché was first developed in ancient China. The Chinese invented paper during the Han Dynasty (BC 206 - AD 220); lacquered papier mâché helmets have been found from this period.

The French were the first Europeans to make papier mâché, from the mid-1600s. From there it spread to England, and became very popular. It was widely used for mouldings and decorative features in houses.

Charles Frederick Bielefeld was a major innovator and producer of papier mâché ornaments. In 1853, he even had ten prefabricated papier mâché cottages shipped from England to Melbourne, Australia!