Lorena and David of San Francisco decked out their baby Lino’s nursery ceiling with embroidery hoops filled with all different fabrics, hanging from the ceiling. They sprinkled in some extra special hoops with glow-in-the-dark “friendly ghost” night protectors that David silk-screened himself. I love this idea, because a baby is often laying on his back […]
I love this dynamic new quilt pattern that Jan of Daisy Janie is offering over on her blog. With 8 fat quarters (plus backing & binding fabrics), you can make this simple and pretty Garden Ladder Lap Quilt. In my mock-up, I used 1 fat quarter from each of the 8 fabric designs in Daisy […]
Jane of the Japanese Embroidery blog posted this gorgeous video of the Yuzen process used in making a stunning kimono in Japan. I’ve watched it through twice already, and become mesmerized in the many steps and processes demonstrated. There are people working in the video who make the delicate lines of resist-laying, gold leafing and […]
I’m not ashamed to admit that I let out an actual “squeee!” when I saw this latest collection of fabrics from Laurie Wisbrun. Her Llama prints are adorable, and the pillow panel means you can whip up one of these adorable pillows in no time flat. See more over on her blog. Related: Perfectly Portable […]
Jenny from Hank + Hunt created this fun bunting tablecloth tutorial for The Sweetest Occasion. Cheery and simple, it would be great for adults and kids alike, and would be a perfect complement to your favorite handmade party decorations! More: How-To: Bunting Cosmetic Bag @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Paint Chip Bunting @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Outdoor Ice […]
Don’t let your eyes fool you. The bold and colorful scallops on this adorable dress from Danielle of My Sparkle are not part of the fabric design. Each color was painstakingly appliqued on to the skirt. She shares her process and templates over on Project Run and Play. The design could be used on all […]
If my sharpie collection is any indication, markers are something that you never outgrow. (My teenage self would approve!) This Sharpie-dyed doily tote bag tutorial from Vicki at The Creative Goddess serves as a lovely reminder of just how versatile a tool your markers can be. Who’d have thought that permanent markers plus a little […]
