Good Read : Stitch – Craft – Create
A couple of weeks ago I brought home the premier issue of Stitch – Craft – Create and will say that it’s pretty much love at first sight. Okay, maybe not “get married” love, but “hang out a LOT” kind of love. While I am not tempted to create everything in there from cover to … Read more
Sewing and Crafts : Making A Bolster Pillow With Piping
As you all read last week, I scored some nice designer remnant upholstery fabrics a few weeks ago at Joann’s for a song and have been diligently making new pillows to spruce up our family room. I already showed off the simple envelop style pillows I created with a heavy ruffled edge, now I wanted … Read more
Fun Fabric Friday : Fall Leaves
In honor of fall, I decided to feature some of my favorite fabric finds that include leaves. First up is from my personal collection of vintage fabrics: The next one is a nice, large graphic Ginkgo leaf pattern from Yahgie + Company. Ginkgo leaves and trees always remind me of Athens, GA. The cute little downtown … Read more
Sewing and Crafts : Custom Made Pillow Inserts and a Cheat
My recent pillow making craze had me up a tree when it came to the cost of inserts. As you probably figured out already, I am pretty much a total cheapskate…actually, I am frugal! Yes, that’s the word, frugal. I don’t skimp when it matters, but sometimes it really doesn’t matter, ya’ know? Well, pillow … Read more
Sewing and Crafts : Ruffled Remnant Pillow
A recent visit to Joann’s ETC., landed a bunch of really nice designer fabric remnant bundles at 50% off. So, I took this as a sign and a que to get started on some much needed family room pillows. Although I was hoping to work in some super fun prints I realized that not knowing what … Read more
Fun Fabric Friday : Daisy Janie
I stumbled upon this site yesterday and was super excited about all the fun patterns and great colors. Jan DiCintio is the driving force behind Daisy Janie, Organic Fabrics and Patterns. They are only available through quilting fabric stores and online retailers, so you will have to check out the website to find the best … Read more
Craftstylish Book Giveaway : Flirt Skirts
I noticed today that Craftstylish is doing another book giveaway and this one looks like a fun way to get a head start on a warm weather wardrobe for next year. It’s called, Flirt Skirts and it’s by the owners of Flirt, and boutique in Brooklyn, NY. Not only do they write books and run … Read more
Fun Fabric Friday : Parson Gray Fabrics By David Butler
Yep, that’s right, Amy Butler’s husband, David has created his own line of fabrics under the name Parson Gray, and they are pretty wicked awesome! Freespirit will be manufacturing the line called Curious Nature with both quilt and home dec weight fabrics. They appear to be scheduled for release this coming February. As a teaser Freespirit has … Read more
Attempts and Outcomes : Jordynn Mackenzie Round Shoulder Bag
This past summer I won a set of PDF patterns by Jordynn Mackenzie through her website Sewing School. If you haven’t gone there yet, you need to make some time. There are so many great tips and ideas listed that I feel like I learn something new at every visit. But, back to the meat … Read more
Tweaked : Wooden Bead Necklace
I just finished up this quick project and wanted to share it with all of you. All two of you… This simple wooden bead necklace was one of my finds at the consignment sale I attended last month and cost a whopping $5.00! Initially I thought I would leave it alone and wear it for … Read more
