Katie Smith of Punk Projects did a guest post at Design Memory Craft blog sharing how she created this mini art quilt. To start, apply pigments, then water to fabric strips. Once the fabric dries, piece together the top, and … Read More...
Project: Stamped Mixed Media Bag
This interesting mixed media project, a draw string bag filled with message stones, incorporates adding stamping on several different surfaces, silk, felt and stones. Penny will give you tips for stamping and coloring directly on silk and how to fuse … Read More...
Girl & Boy FABRIC DOLLS (pattern pieces included)
When my daughter was about five years old and we were up in Maine and I found a pattern for a large doll with movable arm’s and every strand of hair was put in by hand. I ended up making … Read More...
Project: Stamped Fabric Notebook
This little hand made notebook is so pretty. It’s perfect to keep on your desk or toss in your purse for handy note taking. The cover and book mark are stamped on painted muslin fabric, the inside is folded pieces … Read More...
Fabric: Cats amid sewing room
Due in stores October 15, this fabric line is “A Cat Tale” designed by Sarah Frederking for Studio E Fabrics. Besides all the cute poses these happy cats show us, it is what their backdrops are that caught my attention. … Read More...
Fabric Bowls
I am always looking for a way to use up my fabric scraps so I was excited to run across this wonderful projects shared by Vicki on Art with Kids. This is not only a great way to use up … Read More...
March FMQ lesson + giveaway
Choosing fabric and batting as it relates to free motion quilting (FMQ) is this month’s theme for Rachael Dorr’s 2015 set of lessons on this often-scary subject. In addition, she is hosting – on her blog – a giveaway to … Read More...
Rag Dolls with Rubber Bands
When this project was brought to my attention I had one of those ‘Why didn’t I think of that’ (hit your hand against your forehead) moments. I have a bag of those tiny rubber bands sitting on my craft table … Read More...
Newsy: 2015 Textile Design Competition
Aspiring fabric designers, listen up. You have until March 1, 2015 to enter your collection in a contest held by P&B and Pattern Observer. If you win the top spot, see what you get:
… Read More...One Grand Prize Winner will receive
DIY Fabric Decoupage Jewelry Dishes
I am a hoarder of paper scraps and fabric scraps, so I love that this tutorial uses up a few extra fabric scraps! Beth shares the tutorial on how to use fabric scraps to cover clay jewelry dishes to add … Read More...
Fabric Alphabet
I love sewing and quilting and, over the years, have collected a lot of scrap fabric. I thought perhaps some of you might have a hefty fabric collection so I thought I would share this great project you can make … Read More...
Print fabric with a battery and milk bottle top
Do you like to design and print your own fabric? Over at Julie Booth’s blog there is a fun tutorial on how to print a pretty modern fabric pattern with a bottle cap and battery. There is also a … Read More...
Collaborate with Polyvore
My daughter pinned this fabric collage on her Wee Bairn board for me to see. As the main quilter in her life, I’ll be making her baby – due in December – a crib quilt. She has a particular look … Read More...
How to Make Fabric Flowers and Use Them in Your Home Decor
Kim & Kis are identical twin sisters and they host “DIY Dish” a weekly show which features fabric-related projects for home decor, accessories, quilts, embroidery, and more. Today I am featuring their video on making felt flowers to decorate your … Read More...
20 No-Sew Fabric Craft Ideas
Here is a great roundup post from littleredwindow’s Cassie.
She had tons of fabric left over and wasn’t allowed to buy more till she got rid of what she already had. Talk about a predicament!
So, she got creating, and … Read More...
FABRIC BALLOON DIY
Heidi and Heather are twin sisters and host “just give a little” a blog by fairy birds. They have a book on the market titled “fairy birds” a book that encourages children to learn about giving to others (that you … Read More...
Easy Fabric Covered Hangers DIY
Heather of “The Sewing Loft” came up with this pretty idea for her daughter’s closet. You can really glam up your closets and use up all those old wire hangers. These Fabric Covered Hangers would make a fun house warming … Read More...
Tutorial | Quick Fabric Cards
I love this idea because there are so many variations you can do. The original tutorial from A Spoonful of Sugar Designs is for making cards using fabric scraps, but the way it’s done means you can totally use paper … Read More...
Fabric Leaf Hanging Mobile (…or any other shape) and Nursery Art
I can’t believe that Ashley of “Make it Love it” baby Oliver is all ready 3 weeks old and he is a real cutie. Right before he was born Ashley wanted to make a mobile for his room and she … Read More...
Summer Fabric Wreath tutorial
Amy from “Delineate Your Dwelling” has a guest post on “uncommon designs” sharing her design with a step-by-step tutorial for her lovely “Summer Fabric Wreath”! This is a good way to use up your scraps of fabrics and is light … Read More...