See my ice dyeing article in the Aug/Sept issue of Quilting Arts.
Category Archives: Sewing
An apron for the cook
The last couple days I’ve been sewing. I finally made something with this great material I bought at the thrift store. After that post, Hubby mentioned that he’d like an apron made out of that material. He volunteers on Tuesdays … Continue reading
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Tagged aprons, art journals, homemade aprons, sewing
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Stupendous Stitching Class
I gave myself an early Christmas present – Stupendous Stitching, a class on Craftsy taught by Carol Ann Waugh. This wonderful present has possessed me occupied many of my waking hours for the last several days! This is what I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in craft product reviews, fabric, quilting, Sewing
Tagged Carol Ann Waugh, Craftsy, hand embroidery, machine stitching, quilting, sewing, Stupendous Stitching
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Yikes! I’m my mom
With the holidays comes those memories of long ago Christmases. It also brings back memories of my mom. Mom left this world 40 years ago. She left this life while I was just becoming an adult. Since she’s been gone … Continue reading
Christmas Idea #1 – Kitty toys
Last year I made cat toys for my friends with kitties. Our cats loved them so much that I thought I’d again make some for gifts. Before I start the tutorial I want to show you the quality control inspector. … Continue reading
Posted in crafts, fabric, Sewing, tutorials
Tagged cat toy tutorial, catnip, catnip toy, cats, craft tutorial, crafts
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Book Review: Cloth Paper Scissors Book
I was introduced to the Cloth Paper Scissors magazine from Cathy Smay, one of the first artists I interviewed for my “Telling Your Story” newspaper column. After subscribing and reading a couple of issues, I ordered a couple years of … Continue reading
Posted in art journals, craft book reviews, crafts, mixed media, paper, Sewing
Tagged art journals, Cloth Paper Scissors Book, Interweave, mixed media
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Sewing Home Decor – Book Review
Well, Landauer Publishing has done it again. Here is another in their Basics and Beyond series. This 128-page book, written by Shannon Dennis has that wonderful spiral binding that lays flat. Love that in a book! In the first section … Continue reading
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Tagged Landauer Publishing, sewing, Sewing Home Decor, Shannon Dennis
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Book Review – Sew Wild
When I first saw this book in publicity sent out by Interweave, I immediately loved the book’s cover image! When I received the book the other day to review, I could not put it down. Sew Wild – Creating Stitch … Continue reading
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Tagged Alicia Burke, craft book review, crafts, Interweave, mixed media, Sew Wild, sewing
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Quilting Arts Mag giveaway
Giveaway Closed. Audrey and Denny won! I am so excited to be published in the August/September issue of Quilting Arts magazine. If you look on the cover under Create your own fabric, my ice dyeing is listed. So exciting! Because … Continue reading
Posted in dyeing, fabric, Giveaway, Sewing
Tagged fabric dyeing, fabric dyeing with ice, Giveaway, quilting, Quilting Arts, Quilting Arts giveaway
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Jilliane Hildenbrand – Fabric Brooches
Today my column “Telling Your Story” in the Evansville Courier & Press is about Jilliane Hildenbrand and her beautiful fabric brooches. Below is a reprint of my column and additional pictures. Her love of fabric and interior design brought Newburgh … Continue reading
Posted in fabric, jewelry, Sewing, telling your story
Tagged fabric, Fabric Brooches, jewelry, Jilliane Hildenbrand, repurposing, sewing
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Thimbleberries Small Wonders Giveaway
We have a winner! Patty Dudek from North Carolina. Thanks for entering! Today’s review and giveaway is a brand new book from Landauer Publishing called Thimbleberries® Small Wonders by Lynette Jensen. This book by Lynette Jensen, creator of Thimbleberries®, includes … Continue reading
