Okay, I feel like I can safely handle a pair of scissors, so let’s get working on our notebooks again!
Our next step is to make a cut straight down on either side of the book’s spine, leaving a tag like this, on both the top and bottom of the book:
Now cut diagonal notches out, next […]
I’ve been lusting after a Japanese-style obi for awhile now (why I haven’t just sat down and made one…). So I definitely perked up when I found this great tutorial for an easy, one-hour belt from CraftStylish:
Go check it out! And don’t worry, the rest of the covered notebook tutorial is on it’s way :-)
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The first step in creating your own fabric covered notebook is to cut the batting to the same approximate size as the cover of your notebook:
I don’t get fussy about it at this stage - an extra 1/4″ around the edges is fine.
Now take the batting off the book and lay it out onto the […]
I love notebooks! I think I probably have a dozen of them in my studio at any given time. But, not all notebooks are all that decorative, so what’s a fabric hound to do?
Cover them in beautiful fabric of course :-)
For this project, you’ll need a notebook, scissors, spray basting glue (I use Elmer’s spray […]
It’s summertime - the kids are on vacation from school… and they’re bored! What’s a fiber-aholic to do?
Why, get them crafting of course :-)
I’ve got a few different kid’s crafts in the Tangled Thread archives, so I’ve pulled some of my favorites together for you.
Hand-painted t-shirts.
Create a bouquet of felt flowers.
These sewn projects would be […]
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It’s the season for fireworks - in fact, I’m expecting to hear them start any minute now :-)
Do you want to express your creativity with some festive projects? All of these designs are free and available for download - just click on the links to check them out!
Paper-pieced fireworks motif from Four Twin Sisters:
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Flip-flops are a perennial summer favorite - but can be a little, well… dull sometimes.
How about using fabric yo-yos to decorate them?
Or if you’re really in the mood to be adventurous - how about making your own?
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Setting the pattern: Adventures in sewing and stitching and the artful use of fabric and fiber
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