More Fabric Printing: A Burda Style Tutorial
I'm loving printing on fabric now...Check out a great how-to on the Burda Style site.
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Birds Can Live Like Rock Stars Too!
I love these stylish bird houses by Bird House Accents!
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Tips and Tricks for Sewing with Leather
Leather is a beautiful, natural “fabric” that can present some tricky sewing issues. Here, I'll help you set up for success as well as teach you a few tricks to make your leather project simply perfect.
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Initial Your Work with Snazzy Monograms
2 commentsMonograms have long been symbols of elegance and luxury. Although they are fairly simple to make yourself, the hardest part is usually finding a cool monogram style to suit your personality. Here is a nifty embroidery tool that allows you to choose just about any font type for any size monogram.
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Make It: Ridiculously Easy Wineglass Charms
1 commentSeattle crafter and blogger Megan Reardon shares this gorgeous, simple project to make: a set of wineglass charms to give as a hostess gift or keep for yourself.
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Transform Your World with Paper
Since my humble beginnings in invitation making, I’ve been exploring every possible paper technique I can get my crafty little fingers on. Paper, for me, is the ultimate craft medium. There are few craft supplies that are so deliciously tactile, colorful and easy to work with as paper.
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Free Patterns from Amy Butler!
3 commentsI am in love with the fabrics and patterns that come out of Amy Butler's studio and now I love her even more for posting some free patterns and projects on her website for all to enjoy!
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Craft Alert for West Seattle
1 commentThe bad news is that Hancock Fabrics of West Seattle is closing. The good news is that everything in the store is on sale for forty to sixty percent off.
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Try a Vintage Beading Project: Tri-Bead Fun
1 commentI love vintage beading pamphlets and magazines. Here is one of my favorites from 1972.
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Hang your Quilt on the Wall—without Push-Pins
1 commentOne of the best ways to maximize the full visual impact of a handmade quilt is to hang it up on a wall instead of using it to cover a bed. Here is a simple way to turn your quilting handiwork into a piece of art. You’ll get a little jolt of pride every time you see it.
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How to Create Signature Bath Linens
1 commentI love nothing more than stepping into my bathroom and being greeted with a fresh set of personalized bath linens. All you need to plump up plain-Jane towels and shower curtains is your embroidery machine and a bit of contrasting thread.
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How to Create a Bedcover from a Sheet and Tablecloth
2 commentsWhile looking for a new way to beef-up my bedding, I found inspiration by layering coordinating curtains and tablecloths.
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How to Make a Ribbon-Covered Lampshade
3 commentsMy favorite crafting projects are the simple ones that look like a million bucks. Check out these amazing lampshades—All you need is a straight-sided lampshade and some gorgeous ribbon to make a shade that would turn an interior designer's head.
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Fabric Glossary - Home Dec Fabrics
1 commentA guide to all those tricky home decorating fabrics. Print it out and take it to the store!
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Twenty-Minute Table Runner
1 commentCreate this table runner as a quick gift for the holiday season.
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Easy, Warm, Lined Curtains
Save on energy costs with lined curtains to block drafts and keep in the heat.
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