I keep a notebook handy at all times. If I'm inspired by something that I read or see, I add it to my list of projects that I hope to get to someday. We'll talk more about the notebook as time goes along. It's something I can't do without! So... confession time. I watch a LOT of Disney tween shows with my son. He's at that age where Max and Ruby or Kipper the Dog just don't cut it anymore. ...
Remember my scrappy potholders from last weekend? I made too much bias tape for the edges of the potholders - about 24" too much. As I was cleaning up today, I saw the scrap and thought, "Flowers!" And not just because it was a floral print... Fabric flowers are on everything right now - clothing, hair accessories, even jewelry! I'd never made them before, but the concept seemed simple ...
I absolutely do not consider myself a hoarder. In fact, I'm a purger. I've never even had enough stuff for a garage sale. Having said that, I do save my scraps from projects. Part of my creative mission is to be the best steward of my resources that I can be. Why waste it? I've made so many really exciting "practical pretties" with leftover fabric. It's exciting to create something new ...
Have you ever come across a diary that you started years ago, but ultimately abandoned? When you were writing down your thoughts, they seemed so relevant and well-formed. When you read them now, it's just ridiculous from top to bottom, right? This actually terrifies me about blogging. Having said that, when I made my announcement 2 days ago that I was launching this blog, I didn't know what to expect. This is something that I have planned to do for a couple of years now, but I could never get ...
So, I must remind you that my proudest point for this whole project is that I used materials that I already had on hand or found. I used a scrap of fabric, some baby bumper batting, and chipboard that I found in a box of envelopes at work! As I was attempting to document my work in photos, I realized I stink at documenting a project in photos. So... I hope my simple illustrations will ...
My mother was considering a case for her Kindle. Why purchase a one, when you can make one that is designed just for you? I used a scrap of fabric, chip board, batting, and elastic. All materials that I already had on hand. My next post will include detailed instructions on how to make a eReader case for yoursel ...
