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Archive for August 2008

August 30th, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup

 

Crocheted baby sweater and cap
Caron Yarns commissioned Noreen to design an adorable baby sweater and cap. Here’s the patttern for it.

Layers Upon Layers
Give your photos a graphic quality that will make them pop!
Make a Very Personal Gift with Scrap Girls Products
What more personal gift could you make for a […]

By Chloe -- 1 comment

August 29th, 2008

new plus-size Hallowe’en costumes from Simplicity

I’m sorry, I know the kids have only been back at school for two minutes and I start talking about Hallowe’en.
But think about it, how many times have you ended up cobbling a costume together - the afternoon of the Hallowe’en party?
Doesn’t it make sense to start working on it early?
Luckily, Simplicity thinks that too […]

By Chloe -- 0 comments

August 28th, 2008

looking for inspiration in nature

 I just spent a couple of days in the mountains, and of course came back with a camera full of photos :-)   I can’t seem to go on vacation without my camera - you’ll never know where you’ll find inspiration for your next piece of fiber art!
It’s funny though, as much as I love the […]

By Chloe -- 2 comments

August 27th, 2008

inspirational fibers

I’m finally finished teaching art camps for the summer and that means I can get back into my studio and start making things!
Here’s my palette for my next machine-embroidered piece of fiber art:

That’s so yummy I think I could eat it with a spoon :-)  I’ve got sari silk ends, raw mohair, carded mohair (from […]

By Chloe -- 0 comments

August 26th, 2008

tip of the day - problems mending blue jeans or pants on your small sewing machine?

I recently got an email from a reader, asking for help because she couldn’t mend blue jeans on her small sewing machine.
There are a few things that can make your life easier, especially if you have a small sewing machine, or a machine with a small harp or large base.

First of all, try rolling up […]

By Chloe -- 8 comments

August 25th, 2008

cross-stitch patterns from rubber stamps

I think this is such a clever idea! Leisure Art’s designer, Kathy Elrod, has come up with an easy way to create your own original cross-stitch designs with rubber stamps.
Just use a water-proof ink (I’ve had really good results with Staz-On) and stamp your design directly onto your aida cloth. Use the same […]

By Chloe -- 1 comment

August 23rd, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup

Emergency Response Studio
Artist Paul Villinski is transforming an old trailer into a sustainable working space for displaced or visiting artists.
Layers Upon Layers
Get in on a giveaway! Cyndi has copies of “Altered You!” to pass out to some lucky winners!
Matchbook Favors are Hot, Hot, Hot!
Eileen recently started making mint matchbook […]

By Chloe -- 0 comments