Long-time friend of CRAFT, Ellen Baker of The Long Thread, has a new fabric collection for Moda Fabrics called Quilt Blocks. Inspired by traditional quilt designs, there are nine prints in the collection in three different colorways: shade, marine and spectrum. The prints are delightful, charming and bold, and perfect for summer sewing projects. Today, […]
Apparently there’s a retro vogue going on in the design world when it comes to appliance, lamp, and power cords. Shown here, a selection of colorful braided fabric cable looms available from Sweden’s FRINAB Fristad Industri Aktiebolag. Check out the free samples they’re mailing to interested parties.
I love how Kat of Just Crafty Enough transformed a pair of plain tennis shoes in to something so bright and cheery using only fabric markers. More: Converse And Marimekko @Craftzine.com blog Marimekko Yoga Mat Bag @Craftzine.com blog DIY Missoni Chevron Shoes @Craftzine.com blog
How many of you learned how to draw because of Ed Emberley’s books? If you’re a fan, now you can enjoy Ed’s illustrations on a whole new line of fabric from Cloud 9 Fabrics – Happy Drawing. The collection features eight animal prints, five “scribble” prints, and one ready-to-go panel. Check out Cloud 9’s blog […]
I am loving the dramatic shapes and unusual pairings of Rowan Shaw’s Frank Ideas jewelry line. While not all the materials are recycled, she uses paper, recycled plastics, buttons, and fabrics to amazing effect. I am totally inspired by the use of materials! (Via All Things Paper.)
Locked in an epic battle with your fabric stash? Check out this brilliant tutorial for filing your fabric from Karen at Sew Many Ways. Storing fabric in a filing cabinet means avoiding wrinkles, seeing your whole stash at a glance, and protecting cloth from fading and dust. I’m a total organization junky, but this sure […]
I love anything that can give folks a deeper appreciation for the beauty of the process behind highly-involved forms of craft. Whitney Matalone recently posted this amazing video time lapse of the Ikat-making process. It is mesmerizing. I practice one of the oldest and most widespread forms of textile decoration. Ikat. It is a process […]
