How-To: Decorate Espadrilles
Espadrilles shout “summer!” and these decorated espadrilles from Pascale at Between the Lines add an elegant twist. The bow-tie and flower would be fun for his-and-hers summer wedding shoes, no?
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Rebecca Roberts’ Fabric Paintings
My jaw dropped when I saw these fabric “paintings” by Rebecca Roberts. I’m about to start my second quilt, and they have given me a huge jolt of inspiration and the nudge to try something a little more free-form. These aren’t quilts — they’re sewn pieces laid over a stretcher, like a painting — but […]
How-To: Book Case Cover
Let’s face it, sometimes your shelves of kids’ toys or your own craft supplies can get a little … unsightly. Covering them up with cute fabric is a handy way to make your decor a bit more seamless. See how to whip up a simple one over on Creative Home Arts Club. [via How About […]
Book Review + Project Excerpt: Vintage Craft Workshop, by Cathy Callahan
Cathy Callahan’s new book, Vintage Craft Workshop, is a celebration of both the crafts and the women who brought them to popularity. Try this project excerpt!
How-To: A U.S. Map in Patchwork
By pure coincidence, I ran across this beautiful patchwork U.S. Map on See Kate Sew right after I read Katie Wilson’s post on 50 State Mottos Come to Life. Kate’s patchwork tutorial is fabulous, covering how to generate the state-shaped patterns on your computer and assemble the whole thing without too much sewing. As she […]
Exclusive Marimekko Shop Opens
Check out this report from Apartment Therapy on Crate & Barrel’s new Marimekko shop in their NYC SoHo store. For all us fanatics out there, cue the drooling. I love to keep an eye on Marimekko linens at the store to use for my own projects once they go on sale or, gasp!, clearance.
Perfect Summer Braid
Refinery 29 gives a great tutorial showing you how to create this crafty coif with your favorite strip of fabric woven in.
