A new book form for 2015. I am running a course on how to make these on Saturday 21st March. See my website for the workshop information HE...
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To help with scheme planning we've collated all of our current Highland and Lowland fabric collections to offer a full sample book. Samples include eyelets and are bound with a leather handle. Sample Size 40 x 40cmSince 1984, we have followed a tradition in Scotland for designing and manufacturing natural and sustaina
If you are buying any other item from us you do not need to buy fabric samples as the samples will be included in the package. * 25 - 30 colors (all we are working with at the moment) * each approx. 5 cm x 5 cm
I used to sew for my daughters when they were little, but for one reason or another had not sewn in 10 years or more. Now I’m back, I am thrilled to discover the thriving communities of podcasts and online sewing groups! I joined the 52 week sewing challenge Facebook group, which lead me to […]
Doctoral Hood pattern (PHD academic regalia)* You are purchasing a PAPER pattern. This pattern is for intermediate to expert sewers and is NOT recommended for beginner sewers. Description: 1 full page PAPER pattern The seam allowance is printed on the pattern (1/2"), so just cut out the pattern and fabric, then start sewing!! All fabric suggestions are included. *this pattern is designed for sewing with woven (non-stretch) fabrics. Size:ONE SIZE Finished Dimensions: ~48" L x 19" You can see more items from me at metropolitanfrock.etsy.com This exact pattern is also available in American Girl Doll size (1/4 scale). You may use it to test the look of the pattern before cutting into your main fabric, then give the sample to the AG doll lover in your life. You can purchace it here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1024298193/phd-doctoral-hood-pattern-14-scale-fits?ref=shop_home_active_1 Delivery & returns - Ships to US destinations only Your pattern will be shipped via USPS 2-day priority mail Terms I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations But please contact me if you have any problems with your order. unsewlicited[at]gmail.com Thank you!! I really appreciate your business! SJ
Slow dyeing means that natural dyeing an integrated part of my life: even on days when I’m too busy to do anything to advance my current projects, I know the dye pots are still there in the background, steeping, until I have time to work with them.
Dates in pencil on front inner cover
When I was in fashion school, one of my ongoing assignments was to create a sample book of half-sized clothing designs. I first d...
Are you searching for fabric for a project and need help comparing weights and colors? We’d be more than happy to put a “Custom Swatch Set” together for you of up to 8 fabric samples. Send us a message with a description about what you’re making and some photos if possible and we’ll put together a selection of fabric options for you.
"This is a fun and easy scrap fabric quilt block designed to use your most precious fabric scraps. Perfect for fussy cutting or a modern I Spy Quilt! In essence, we are making a 'frame' for our special fabric scraps and then putting our 'picture frame' on a white wall (our background fabric). Of course, you can have a play with colors but the black frame and white background does a great job of showcasing your most beautiful fabric scraps!"
Soane's fabrics and wallpapers are made in British mills and workshops, employing traditional methods, such as block and screen printing, as well as mechanised processes such as Surflex printing, to create high quality modern fabrics and wallpapers that capture the atmosphere of hand crafted products.
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A new book form for 2015. I am running a course on how to make these on Saturday 21st March. See my website for the workshop information HE...
This weeks blog post is for Part Four of My Handmade Gifts for Friends. Today we are making a fabric book cover using a beautiful piece of french linen...
Finally, I managed to write a new blog post. I’m sorry it’s taken so long but hopefully staying at home means I can spend more time blogging and researching. I have a never-ending list …
A new book form for 2015. I am running a course on how to make these on Saturday 21st March. See my website for the workshop information HE...
38702878021834479 good morning and happy friday! are you enjoying your in-between time? 165085142564946522 i love the days that separate the hubbub and mayhem. they’re filled with moments tha…
Sample Books I don’t really have a unfinished sewing project suitable for challenge #2 of HSF, but I do have a new year’s resolution to work on. Even though I’m not the best seams…
I spent the week making little marks. obsessively. They were small imprints that wanted out of my head. It felt like an unknown language, one that had deeper beginnings. Listening to interviews of world leaders, analysts, pundits and disruptors it came to me that we are all speaking in code. No one
Happy Pinsday! Look at what was on the top of my feed today when I opened my Pinterest: Heads up! On May 1, 2018, we'll update our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service to make them clearer and to address some new privacy laws in Europe. Click Accept to let us know you're okay with the updates. Learn more So, here's the deal, you read the new policy and terms and if there's anything I MUST know, highlight it and email it to me. Hahahaha Let's just see what's really happening in the world of Pinterest, please. Melanie Combs seems interested in my board "Memory / Tee Shirt Quilts." She has some very interesting boards, as well. While there aren't many pins yet, the one she calls techie monster is looking pretty promising. And then there's Quilt Addicts. The name alone has me following, but here are a few more reasons for you to follow: All of these pins (and a few others) are now on a new board that I started titled, "fiber, arts." I'd love to add a few more pinners to this board--let me know if you're interested!
Taken from the records of United Turkey Red Co Ltd. United Turkey Red Co Ltd was by far the largest firm in the bleaching, finishing, dyeing and printing industry in Scotland. Despite its importance little is known about the processes which went into the creation of such intricate and innovative designs. Currently Julie Wertz, a PhD student, is conducting research into the processes behind the Turkey Red dyeing procedure using these sample books. Read more here: textileconservation.academicblogs.co.uk/resurrecting-turk... A digital version of a sample book can be viewed here: issuu.com/glasgow_dyes/docs/tr_print_book_6f9bac4d9674b8 The records of United Turkey Red Co Ltd are held by University of Glasgow Archive Services as part of the Scottish Business Archive. View the catalogue for this collection here: archiveshub.ac.uk/data/gb248-ugd013 If you would like to view the collection, please contact the duty archivist: www.gla.ac.uk/services/archives/contactus/
A new book form for 2015. I am running a course on how to make these on Saturday 21st March. See my website for the workshop information HE...
A new book form made this week. Every bit of fabric used from the same utility quilt.
A couple of weeks ago, I taught a workshop in Brisbane with the ATASDA group, compiling beautiful sample scraps of fabric into book formats...
FOUR Fabric Sample Packs - (still attached to the sample boards) Many colors - pinking sheared edges. All have a label attached on the back - see photos Listing includes ALL FOUR as shown Largest one Measures roughly 9.75 X 8.25 inches Two Measure 8.5 X 5.25 inches Smallest one measures 7.5 X 4.25 inches Please see all pictures. Use for crafting projects; junk journals, applique, small sewing projects, crazy quilts and much more. De-stash craft item. (Shipping combined with multiple purchases & any overage will be refunded minus packing material) (Location-K room)4 pack Smoke free & pet free home. Thanks for looking. Have a nice day.
A friend has commissioned me to adapt one of my short stories into a textile book as a gift for a close family friend of hers who also ha...
A new book form for 2015. I am running a course on how to make these on Saturday 21st March. See my website for the workshop information HE...
