This week the PDF tester’s have been keeping me on my toes! I ordered my textile swatches, a little fabric for myself, and I’m thinking about entering the latest Spoonflower design challenge. I looked up this week and noticed most of my Etsy listing have expired, and I’ve been trying to keep up with my cool crafting…
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The Latest Thread – Design Challenge
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!…
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….
Clear Vinyl – 5 Things you Should Know : Sewing Tip
How to sew with clear vinyl so that your projects don’t come apart and can withstand frequent use. Here are 5 things you should know before you start your sewing project. Selecting vinyl for your project is important – here are a few examples of the vinyl thickness or gauge needed for your projects: 6 gauge –…
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…
Blogger Recognition Award
Thank you Anna at Life Bellissima for nominating me for the Blogger Recognition Award! And for your kind words!! If you don’t know Anna’s recipes can warm your tummy and make your mouth water. Take time to visit and follow her blog when you need inspiration! Rules for the Blogger Recognition Award: Thank whoever nominated you and provide…
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!…
Jean Skirt Upcycle
I remember turning a pair of jeans into a short skirt in the late 70’s it was fun then and now this style is back in fashion. I saw that the Diesel jean shop sells this skirt for $180 and I’ve seen others on the market for $300. A friend asked me to create this look…
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…
Sewing Tip- How to Make Custom Sewing Labels
Mayra at So Sew Easy experimented with different sewing label styles and shares inexpensive ways you can make your own custom sewing labels! “There are so many nice label shops out there, especially on Etsy. I’ve been wanting to get some custom sewing labels for myself for some time now, but for wanting so many different styles, it would cost me…
Sewing Tip- Cheap PDF Pattern Storage Ideas
I found cheap PDF pattern storage supplies at the Dollar Store where everything is a dollar! It is definitely worth the trip if you’re looking to organize your craft supplies too! Here are a couple of ideas I found useful for storing PDF patterns. Pin this for later! I thought it would be fun to cover file storage boxes…
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