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 […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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.
Refinery 29 gives a great tutorial showing you how to create this crafty coif with your favorite strip of fabric woven in.
Heather Ross unveiled her latest installment in her line of fairy tale-inspired prints for Kokka of Japan this morning. I love the dreamy and whimsical quality of the images. She also revealed that she’s working on a line of wallpaper that will be available for pre-order soon through her personal shop. More: Heather Ross Surfboards […]
