You may have already seen her incredible cloth books on etsy.com at Ex Libris Handmade, but if not you need to check out Victoria’s latest project. She is currently working with KickStarter.com to help fund a Book Of The Month program with her wonderful book designs. Check out all the details and pledge if you can!…
Earlier this week I shared my deep dark seamstress secret with all of you….hee! Yes, I had and overflowing mending basket. You read that right, I had an overflowing mending basket. As of today it is done, done, done-zo! As I went through the pile I was pleasantly surprised to find that much of the girth was…
I typed “Goals” with an “S” at the end, but it’s really just one goal…a pretty big one, though. I really want my “In Box” to be empty. Just like anyone with a skill, trade or some kind of service that they provide to others, when it comes to my personal mending basket, I am…
Just wanted to plug the latest clothing consignment sale here in the Richmond, VA area. The Clothesline Consignment Sale is said to be one of the best in and around Richmond, so I encourage everyone to come check it out. I dropped off a pile of my own items this morning and then stuck around…
I really want to make my son’s Halloween costume again this year, but I’m having trouble figuring out what would be best. Gnome- 2009 Charlie Brown- 2010 My preference for something a little offbeat has me shying away from his occasional suggestions of “Thomas (the Tank Engine)”, “Elmo” and “Shrek”. I don’t think he really even…
I see so many wonderful fabrics online, in stores, on blogs, that darn Pinterest!..that I thought I would start sharing some of my favorites. This one is new from Anna Maria Horner, it is part of the Loulouthi Needlworks group and is called, Crossing Paths. Dapper Persian Tumeric Visions Spa Basically the fabric patterns are all made…
I stumbled upon this cool shop on Etsy the other day. Lilian Asterfield is a bonanza of neck adornment! The artist behind the shop is Nicole Deponte and she has re-envisioned neckties and pocket squares in the most creative way! For a while now I have been really in love with all the big chunky new necklaces,…
Collecting vintage textiles is something I have been doing since I was in high school and I use them in many of my projects. Once in a while I go through my ever-changing stash to either get inspired or to find a color match for something I am working on. And, every so often I…
Today’s Featured Seller on Etsy is Molly Goodall who owns the shop Little Goodall. I had noticed her cute animal coats in the past and was super excited to see her feature this afternoon. (Photo taken from LittleGoodall.etsy.com, and shot by http://www.bellinipics.com) I mean REALLY, could this be any sweeter? She also makes some very…
If you have not already stopped by this blog you have to check it out. Coletterie is the blog of Sarai Mitnick, Owner and Designer of fabulous patterns named Colette. Whether you are just starting out or are super advanced, you have to check out her gorgeous pattern shop. Everything is well labeled so you can find…
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