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!…
Tag: diy
Marbling Textiles – Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab?
Practicing fabric marbling techniques kept me busy this weekend. I used shaving cream to drop my paint and used a modified raking technique with the pointed end of my paint brush to create a collection of textile designs. I’m so pleased with the outcome. What do you think? Is it a hit or miss? Fab or Drab? Here’s a look…
How Much Time Would you Spend on a Sewing Project?
Would a sewing time limit on a PDF pattern encourage you or discourage you from purchasing? Is time spent on a project only important when making something for someone other than yourself? How much time would you spend on a sewing project? Those are some of the questions I hope this quick poll will answer. If you’re a quilter I…
The Santorini Tote Bag PDF Feature
Pattern Pile has selected my Santorini Tote Bag PDF pattern as one of bags to sew for spring! Besides the Indie pattern feature it’s also listed in the top 10 sewing project section too. (Woot-Woot!) Click on the photo to see this and other amazing sewing projects. You can find the Digital pattern in my Etsy shop. Click on the following photo to get the…
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…
DIY Handmade Craft Features – Final 12 Crafts
I had a blast with the Holiday and Handmade Craft link parties from November until February 8th! I’ve share the Top 22 Holiday Craft Favorites in 2015, so I thought that the last weeks of the handmade crafts links shared deserve a featured spot too! I also want to give a big “THANK YOU” to everyone that shared and inspired others with their…
Handmade Craft Features – Week #15
Check out Week #15 Handmade Craft Features! Kreative Doting has been very busy creating these spectacular projects with tutorials. Click on the photos to view the link to the projects. Pin these ideas for later! Stay tuned there’s more to come from LaCartera!
Handmade Craft Feature – Week #14
Check out Week #14 Handmade Craft Feature! Katy Trail Creations shares her crochet afghan baby blanket. Click on the photo to view the link to the project. There’s still time to be inspired and share your craft projects before Valentine’s Day! Pin this idea for later! Share your crafts at the next Handmade Craft Link Party on Sunday, February 7th & Monday, February 8th, until midnight (U.S./Eastern Standard Time)….
Sewing Tip- Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Cutting Fabric.
So Sew Easy shares the top 5 mistakes to avoid when cutting fabric. Many aspiring sewers become afraid or unmotivated because the project didn’t turn out the way they wanted. A big pile of unfinished garments is a dead give away! Our brain is trained to look for inconsistencies and it is how we judge beauty….
Handmade Craft Features – Week #13
Check out Week #13 Handmade Craft Features! Here’s a link to 14 Free Printable Valentine’s Day Cards. Because I’m Cheap shares some adorable craft ideas here! Click on the photo to view the link to the project. There’s still time to be inspired and share your craft projects before Valentine’s Day! Here’s a great gift idea too! A reversible apron tutorial I created…
Reversible Apron – Hack
Here’s a gift idea for your sports team lover. A reversible apron with their favorite team logo! I love the Dallas Cowboys and then there’s my aunt who’s a die-hard fan! so this gift is for her and you can make this hack too! Materials: 1 yard NFL cotton fabric at *Joann Fabric and Craft Store (affiliate link) *Dallas…
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