This week my focus has been on editing and testing my PDF pattern. I got to a couple of textile designs and the Spoonflower and Bucketfeet winner was announced. So here’s the latest weekly thread… PDF Pattern, Textiles, and Textile Designs I can officially report that the pattern looks professional and the measurements are perfect using Adobe Illustrator!…
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The Latest Thread – PDF Pattern & Design Challenge
It’s been a busy, busy week, which didn’t include sewing. But I want to announce the 10 PDF testers, share some new textile designs my latest design challenge and a cool tutorial I found. So here’s the latest weekly thread… PDF Pattern Testers, Textiles, & Design Challenge I’ve selected the following PDF pattern testers for the Sling Bag pattern! Thank you all…
The Latest Thread – Textiles, Designs & Mood Board
This week I decided on a submission for the Bucketfeet/Spoonflower challenge, received my textile swatches, found a mood board, and started planning for next week’s home and customer design challenges… So here’s the latest weekly thread! Textiles, Designs and Shopping I made the deadline for the ocean theme design entry for Bucketfeet and Spoonflower!This time the sponsors will choose 100 semifinalist designs for voting on May 19th….
The Latest Thread – Sewing, PDF Pattern & Textiles
This week I’m looking for PDF Pattern testers, finished the satin blouse project using one of my first textile designs, and hand painted new textile designs for an upcoming design challenge. So here’s the latest weekly thread! Pattern Making, Sewing Textiles and Textile Designs I’m looking for 10 PDF Pattern Testers to test the latest PDF Sling Bag Pattern before its release! The…
The Latest Thread – Textiles, Sewing & Pattern Making
This week I’ve been sewing with vinyl, created a pattern/prototype for a satin blouse, decided on the finishing touches for a shoulder bag, painted and created digital overlays for textile designs, and found energy to plan my exciting sewing and PDF Pattern project goals for the month after being sick for several days. So here’s the latest weekly thread! Textiles, Pattern Making and Textile Designs Here’s…
The Latest Thread – Design Challenge
This week my focus has been on the Spoonflower design challenge deadline. And need your VOTE! I gave 110%, but is an artist ever happy with the final design? I ordered fabric swatches, painted new designs, bought myself a mother’s day gift and the grand baby reminded that I’m not as young as I used to be! So here’s the latest weekly thread… Textiles, Textiles and…
The Latest Thread – Textiles & Patterns
This week I’ve been frantically preparing my submission for a contest, started a pattern slopper for a pajama shirt for the grand-baby, found more great finds on the web, did a little fabric shopping and was selected to submit a Guest Post to one of my favorite blogs. So here’s the latest weekly thread! Textiles, Pattern and Shopping for Textiles I’ve been trying to create a textile…
The Latest Thread – Textiles
This week has been whirlwind of cool craft finds on the web, great craft buy’s, happy clients, getting spotted on Spoonflower, a blogger award, new fabric prints, new friends, a tutorials got a featured spot, and more cool plans! All of this normally doesn’t happen in a week, but I thought It would be a chance to start sharing the latest thread with you!…
Design Show and Master Class Favorites
Although, I didn’t see everything at the Architectural Digest Design show in New York, the vendors I did see were amazing artist. When I wasn’t in awe of their creations I remembered to take some photos to share with you! I met some of the artist and asked questions about their techniques and inspiration. You know the hand-painted…
Tablescapes by DIFFA’s Dining by Design
Let’s talk about design inspiration! I attended the Architectural Digest Design Show this weekend in New York City and WOW… so many spectacular displays. My first stop was DIFFA’s Dining by Design displays of glamorous one-of-a-kind dining experiences. I love the use of colorful textiles to create this fantastic tablescape. It’s all about the use of color that…
What’s Your Problem With PDF Patterns? Vote in the Poll
PDF patterns are a popular convenience for the sewing enthusiast and the novice! I’ve downloaded a couple of great PDF patterns, but I’ve also heard a couple of horror stories too. I’ve listed some of those problems in the PDF pattern poll below to understand your concerns. If you’ve only had good experiences please let me know that as well in…
Blogiversary!
I can’t believe I shared my very first blog post on this day three years ago! Your support has kept me motivated with your comments, likes, shares and friendship! I’m amazed at how quickly time passes us by! I started this blog to challenge myself to share my creativity and sewing, because it had been a long time since I shared…
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