There are still a few spaces available for LindaMade’s Patchwork Swap! Linda writes: Pick 30-40ish scraps that are at least 3×5″ big (you’re welcome to send larger sizes, it’s up to you). You should send at least 15 different prints/styles. ALSO, you’ll send one small patchwork item you’ve made for your recipient (i.e a pincushion, […]
Malissa Long also creates her own fabric abstract art but using silk scraps and thread. Pictured above is a piece called Dawn.
Samantha on Maquette had fun turning her fabric scraps into her own work of art by embroidering and collaging them into abstract art. Link.
Unbuffered, acid-free tissue paper should be used for storing heirloom garments and fibers, just the same way acid-free photo albums protect your keepsake pictures from color change and decay. From the review on Cool Tools: For years I’ve been relying on inexpensive, unbuffered acid-free tissue paper to ensure some dear family heirlooms will remain in […]
Fabricmatcher.com is a really cool site that matches colors, and images to fabric as well the other way around – match fabrics for a quilt pattern or sewing patterns. Join the site for free basic membership. For just $25/year, you can also save your favorite fabrics and projects in your online stash. I love the […]
Belinda writes: Leslie a Canadian married to a Japanese living in Japan. Has just opened an Etsy shop selling fabric, books and trim etc. What I love about Leslie’s shop is that she only stocks what she loves. As a result the fabric she is listing has often never been seen before. She seems to […]
Modern Craft is having it’s first sale this Labor Day weekend! Modern Craft sells all Japanesee imported fabrics ((Echino, Nani Iro, en plus de) and craft books. All fabric by the yard is 20% off as well as a discount off selected books. Sale starts Saturday at 9am PST and runs to 6pm PST on […]
