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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
While I have to admit, I was pretty young in the 80s, I still wore leg warmers, adored NKOTB and had more than one piece of neon clothing.
Shudder.
But there was lots of fun stuff in the 80s as well, which is why the Lifestyles channel has gotten together and compiled their top picks from the […]
Oh my goodness, I love these needlepoint shoes! I don’t think it would be that hard to cover an existing pair of sandals this way… too much inspiration - not enough time!
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Just a quick note - check out my refreshed blog roll on the sidebar —> over thatta-way.
I’ve added some new sites and pruned out some older ones that haven’t been updated in forever… happy browsing!
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So how are you all doing? Got the fabric shakes yet :-)
I’ve found some great ideas for “stash busting” projects out there:
Got some spare ribbon? How about making a ribbon bracelet.
Use covered button forms, fabric & embellishments to create earrings.
Does your watch band look a little shabby? Try fabric!
Check out this charming little bird brooch.
Now […]
Setting the pattern: Adventures in sewing and stitching and the artful use of fabric and fiber
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