It’s time to make a decision on the background color - I was still looking at different colors in the last post. I’ve made a choice, and I’m going with this one for the background:
I’m going to make a quilted background, so the next step is to cut out the batting (I’m using Warm & […]
If I didn’t, I wouldn’t have an excuse to buy more fabric.
Because fabric is pretty!
I like to wear unique things.
Off the rack clothing can be a challenge to fit sometimes (I’ve got a long waist).
I can make sure that my blouses & shirts are long enough.
And my pants & skirts don’t gap at the back […]
Have you ever tried bamboo fabric or yarn? It’s becoming more available lately, and I just found out about a new use for it:
Fairfield (the company that makes Poly-fil) is now producing a bamboo and organic cotton batting. Bamboo is a great enviromentally-friendly fiber - and it’s lovely to work with. It […]
I’m working on a series of posts to commemorate the New Year and wanted to start off with my favorite tutorials on Tangled Thread:
embroidered crazy-quilt Christmas card
mini Hallowe’en bag
autumn-themed yo-yo wreath
embroidered butterfly memory box
cooling bandana (not really necessary right now - but it’ll be warm sometime…)
celtic interlace napkins
easy ribbon roses
embroidered monogrammed cards
machine fusion fabric (don’t […]
Kate from Babylune, is hosting a contest through December to encourage us all to think about all the positive things we can do for each other, and not just get caught up in negativity.
Her contest is called “Generous December” and the winner will have a donation made to their favorite charity.
My organization of choice is […]
I’m working on a piece of fiber art with a minimum of 25 different colors & prints on it. I’ve got a very definite idea about what I’m doing, but what happens when I go to my stash and it looks like this:
Or this:
Or… this:
Inspiring, luscious, yummy - oh yes! But I need to get […]
I’ve got a question for you all?
How many of you use computers to help plan your art or craft work?
Here’s an example of what I’m talking about:
It’s a collage I put together from these two pieces:
That’s the back of a portfolio I designed.
And the horses from my art quilt “Dawn“.
I started playing around with different […]
Setting the pattern: Adventures in sewing and stitching and the artful use of fabric and fiber
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