Happy first day of autumn! I was cutting off the dead stuff on some wild irises in my yard last weekend and noticed how delicate and beautiful the dried blossoms were. This got me thinking about the dried up, deep brown blooms (Curly Dock) you always see by the side of the road this time […]
Part of the “Reaction” series by Nervous System, this CNC routed shelf gives the illusion that the dishes have disturbed a smooth liquid surface.
Laura of Bugs and Fishes by Lupin shares a tutorial for making a lovely felt argyle cushion. To make this cushion, I used two old wool jumpers (sweaters) which I’d shrunk in the machine to make chunky, textured felt. I’ve had a stash of brown jumpers waiting for the right project so I was thrilled […]
Sew up a snazzy chevron pillow from plain striped fabric with this handy tutorial from Dana at Made.
The latest project from Scott Bedford’s “What I Made” blog is definitely getting me excited for the official start of fall next week. Using Scott’s awesome tutorial, try making one yourself!
One of my favorite treatments for textiles is shibori dying. Shibori is an ancient traditional Japanese craft that involves binding fabric around a relief and then dying it in indigo. Once the relief is removed, intricate patterns are left behind. Shibori is the original tie-dye, but the art is much more precise, simple, and sophisticated. […]
These awesome accordion folded starbursts and medallions from Sara of Creative Jewish Mom are bright and beautiful and would be great party decorations or for a simple way to add a bit of color to your home decor. See how to make them over on her blog.
