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March 31st, 2008

De-Stash Your Studio challenge - week two check in

How are you doing with the de-stashing?  I’ve treated myself to several patterns (hey, when they’re on sale for $1.99 you can’t help it!) but I’ve been very good and not bought any fabric.
I have run into one little problem though…
I’ve bought a couple of dress patterns, (including this one) and would like to make […]

By Chloe -- 5 comments

March 29th, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup

14 Reasons to Keep a Visual Journal
Links to an article with 14 reasons artists keep visual journals. Worth reading.Esperanza - Knitted Doll of Hope
‘Esperanza’ means hope, which Noreen thinks we all need more of. She’s designed a knitted doll, Esperanza, that is all about hope and joy.
How to Make Custom-Design Gift Soaps
Eileen gives directions for […]

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March 27th, 2008

crafts in space?

Have you heard that NASA and Etsy are teaming up to work on “Space Craft“? Artists & craftspeople will create works inspired by the NASA logo and two of the winning artworks will be launched into space!
image source: Stock.xchng
Tags: arts news, crafts news, etsyShare This

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March 26th, 2008

I need your opinion please

I love the way this dress looks on the pattern envelope:

image source: Simplicity Patterns (pattern #2981)
But I’m not sure how it would look on me…. I’m 5′10″, with a proportionally long waist and a pear or “A” shaped figure - and I’m in my late-ish twenties :-)
Any opinions?   I’ve got a new poll set […]

By Chloe -- 6 comments

March 26th, 2008

tip of the day - sharpening scissors

I have to admit, I’m pretty obsessive about my good scissors - I even have my DH trained… If the scissors have my name on them, don’t touch!
But even the most meticulous care won’t keep your fabric scissors from going dull eventually (especially if you’re cutting polar fleece!)  Do you trust your lovely scissors to […]

By Chloe -- 8 comments

March 25th, 2008

playing with your fabric stash

I wanted to mention that I’m not trying to make people feel bad by holding a De-Stash challenge!  I’m just trying to be more mindful when I’m shopping :-)  Have fun with your fabric stash - in fact, I want you to go and play in it!
When was the last time you dug through your […]

By Chloe -- 1 comment

March 24th, 2008

tip of the day - keeping track of pattern alterations

I like to alter patterns quite a bit - but I don’t always remake the tissue pattern pieces.  Sometimes I just use the pattern as a starting point and cut the fabric differently (ei: I have a proportionally long waist and need to add 2″ or so to shirt patterns).
But what happens if you forget […]

By Chloe -- 1 comment

March 24th, 2008

De-Stash Your Studio challenge - weekly check in

It’s time for the weekly check-in!
Did you stray?  Was there a yard of something lovely that you couldn’t put down?  Did that that ball of yarn “magically” appear in your shopping basket?
I was surprisingly well-behaved this week…  My favorite fabric store had a sale on some pricey patterns this week, and so I dropped in […]

By Chloe -- 4 comments

March 22nd, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup

Delightful spool knitted goodies- Kittycat bookmark
This week, Noreen has designed a couple of really fun treasures- it all began with a spool knitted kitty cat bookmark, which lead to a springtime bunny. Who knows where it will all end?
Layers Upon Layers
Want to try collage? Here’s an easy way to put those background papers and textured […]

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March 21st, 2008

how-to of the day: easy embroidered felt Easter egg ornaments

I know that this project is a little late, seeing as it’s the Easter weekend already, but you’ve still got a couple of days!
To begin, cut egg shapes out of different colored felt - these ones are approximately two inches wide:

Place them on a second piece of felt, but don’t cut it out.  Instead embroider […]

By Chloe -- 8 comments