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Registration is now open for my online class 'I'm making a journal' Starts: April 2nd Cost: $US55.00 Join me from the beginning of April and make a sturdy practical journal for everyday use, special project, or to give as a gift. Start with a theme in mind or go for random! In this workshop we will work through every step together from preparing the fabrics, choosing covers, designing pages and signatures, embellishing to final construction of the journal. I will be there every step of the way to advise and guide you, to answer all your questions and to watch you create some fabulous keepsake pieces. You can follow my lessons and make a journal similar to mine, or be adventurous and make a journal that is unique to you! The workshop will run through a special "invitation only" blog that only students will have access to. You can visit the blog whenever you want to, night or day and I am only an email away from you if you need help. There will be loads of instructions, photos and videos, and scissors and rulers will be outlawed! In this workshop you will be using your computer, your sewing machine, doing some hand stitching, dyeing, embellishing, stamping, transferring. Last year the girls doing the class all had fun, and some days the classroom was a complete shambles, now I could tell you about the online parties, but that's a whole other story! LOL There will also be lots of deconstructing No two journals will look the same! Please make your class payment via PayPal, (link is on the side bar) include your blog address so that I can find you. As soon as I see your payment I will issue you an invitation to join my class Please check your spam for my email if you don't hear from me. A list of the things you will need will be added to the workshop blog well before the start of the class so you can go hunting and gathering. The class blog will be up and running until December 2011, during this time you will have full access to the blog as often as you need so that you may work at your own pace and revisit it as often as you choose, you can even go back and make a different version to your first journal I will be available to help at anytime during the year. Please Note:Once your workshop fee has been paid there will be no refunds If you have any questions don't hesitate to email me (link on the side) 'I'm making a journal' An online journal workshop Starts: April 2 2011 Cost: $55.00 I look forward to meeting you in class, I know we are all going to have loads of fun together!! Carole :)

We've collected together some of the most popular and common necklines styles and drawn up examples to compare and contrast below. Take a look and share your

“A single length of tulle is manipulated to literally and metaphorically represent mindfulness, meditation, and the notion of finding clarity out of chaos.”

My weekend plan was to work on J’s banyan that I almost finished cutting out a long time ago. An old UFO in other words. I had a nagging feeling that I hadn’t cut all the pieces because I didn’t have enough fabric, but as it turned out I do have enough, only I have to pierce the lining. And the…

The inabel is one of the many prides of the Ilocos region in the Philippines. “Abel” is the Ilocano word for weave, and “inabel” can be interpreted to mean any kind of woven fabric. In the world of weaving however, inabel is particularly used to refer to textile that is distinctly Ilocano in origin.

Mixed Media, Paper Crafting, Watercolour, Altered Art, and occasional Dollshouses

Embroidery 101: How to Embroider: This instructable will teach you the very basics of hand embroidery. Learning to embroider is not as tough as you might think! With a bit of practice, you'll get it down in no time. Plus, embroidery is a nice relaxing thing to do after a long day if…

The silhouette, a study posed by the Gerson sisters in their Crinoline Ball costumes, 1906. by Gertrude Käsebier

Ann chose this technique for the Facebook Postcard Fabric Art’s February Challenge. I saw Margarita Korioth demonstrating this on Quilting Arts TV a year or so ago, and thought this was such a neat technique. I made a couple of cheescloth word skins back then, but was happy to revisit this technique this month. It’s…

Share the Sweetness2 2SharesAre you obsessed with your Cricut Machine as much as I am? I didn’t even know all the amazing things I could do with it…. I cut paper for a multitude of amazing reasons in my Etsy Shop, The Vintage Event. But I really started having fun when I realized I could cut fabric… Read More How to Make Fabric Paper for Iron-On Projects | Pin of the Week

Learn how to embroider letters with wash-away stabilizer transfer method with these step-by-step how to instructions.

THIS LISTING IS FOR ONE QUILT BLOCK. THE BLOCK IS 11X11 INCHES AND THE DESIGN HAS BEEN DONE IN A 6x6 HOOP . THESE HAVE BEEN EMBROIDERED ON 100% KONA WHITE COTTON.I AM ALWAYS HAPPY TO DO THEM ON BLACK KONA IF YOU WISH. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS PLEASE LET ME KNOW AM HAPPY TO WORK WITH YOU IN ANY WAY I CAN. PLEASE CHECK OUT MY OTHER ITEMS, AND AS ALWAYS THANKS FOR STOPPING BY!!!!

Size: 6" X 6" Spruce up any room in your office or home with custom box signs! Printed exactly the way you want, these rustic wooden signs make great accent pieces and conversation starters for your guests. Add your own funny, sarcastic, or sentimental messages and pictures to create the perfect gift your loved ones will cherish for a lifetime. Dimensions: 6” x 6”; 1.5” depth Made from painted birch wood Choose between distressed white or solid black color options Slatted style available for distressed white Easily hang or stand to display Wipe clean

The final step in finishing a quilt is to label it. Labeling is a great way to preserve the history of your quilt. Imagine a family member using your gifted quilt 50 years from now. Wouldn’t it be great if they knew exactly who made it and when it was made? You can’t beat having...

Printing on fabric at home It's very simple to print out a design on fabric using your home printer. I use this method often when I wish to embroider details that won't be washed...yes you can't wash the finished product as the ink will run. But don't despair there are plenty of uses for this method and I will show you a few so read on. All the projects below were made using this method. Here's how Go to your local stationary shop and buy a pack of laser/inkjet labels, the ones that only have one large label per sheet. 1. Press your fabric well and starch it if you can. I often use white linen so I add lightweight fusible interfacing on the back. 2. Trim your fabric to fit the label. 3. Peel off the label, it has a sticky underside. 4. Carefully sick the fabric to the adhesive side, place in the printer making sure you place it so the design prints on the fabric side and not the label. 5. Peel your fabric off and it's ready to embroider. 6. Take the used label and press it back onto its original backing paper, you can use this several times. * Use Word or Open Office or a similar program to prepare the lettering, making sure you get the font and size to your liking. * Leave a gap around your design so you can cut them out if you are adding them to a project or putting your work into an embroidery hoop. * A few pointers before you get too carried away, print the design on paper first so you know its ok. * If you are doing your own designs keep the lines fine and grey so your thread will cover nicely. Hope you enjoy this method as much as I do...lots of uses. If you would like to make this luggage tag the template and tutorial is HERE Remember keep the grain of your fabric straight when getting it ready to print especially if it has texture like linen because you will be disappointed with end result if you don't. Happy printing and sewing Glenis

Need to know where to buy fabric online? These six sources will be your go to for everything from home decor fabric to burlap!

The How to Choose Your Fabric Book contains over 40 samples of the most popular fabrics available from Australian retailers, and explains how to use each of them.

All of my affirmation hearts are made from fabric scraps with upcycled denim fabric backing. Each one is approximately 4" x 4" and has upcycled sari scraps for hanging. Each one has random beads sewn in for a pop of fun. These are perfect to hang in your office, bedroom or wherever it will be seen often to remind you to... self care. They can be an ornament, wall decor or even a bowl filler. If there is a particular quote you'd like, contact me. Each motivational quote will ship USPS First Class mail. Thanks for visiting.

Our Combed Cotton is a lightweight cloth that is easy to work with. This versatile fabric is perfect for sewing projects including quilting and appliqué. Content: 100% cotton Thread count: 210 inches (82cm) Width: 56” Stretch: None Weight: 3.82 oz per square yard Shrinkage: < 1% Suitable for: Quilting, appliqué, and crafts Care Instructions: Machine Wash Separately, Cold Water, Gentle Cycle, No Bleach, Tumble Dry Low Heat, Cool Iron Print Technique: A direct print process that uses colorfast, pigment inks. Our state-of-the-art finishing process produces beautiful fabric prints with great clarity and a soft finish that will not fade over time or in the wash. Inspiration is at the heart of every DIY project. Whether you are creating a beautiful quilt, refreshing your home décor, or making crafts, our custom fabrics are uniquely designed to inspire you. Our high quality fabrics are fully customizable and printed on demand with eco-friendly inks, creating fabrics that are ‘sew’ perfect for any project. Select from 7 fabric types; learn more about each fabric type here Available as swatches, fat quarters, or by the yard Fabric widths vary by fabric type. See details of each fabric type below Fabrics by the yard print on 10 continuous yards All Zazzle fabrics are Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) compliant Eco-friendly fabrics, printed with water-based inks. Contain no added chemicals or toxins Not suitable for children’s sleepwear or crib use Amount of selvage on each piece of fabric will vary Printed in U.S.A.

With each hand lettered fabric piece I share, returns compliments followed by questions of how?!? One thing I LOVE about stretching my creativity is getting to share my process with others. You may be wondering just how to write on fabric, too. So follow the instructions bellow and I'll wal

Create a totally unique work of art from your photos or designs with WoodSnap’s wood wall art. Printed on superior quality birch wood, each print is uniquely matched with the perfect wood canvas and printed with eco-friendly inks. Choose from 10 sizes and create a statement piece that’s perfect for any space. Printed on birch wood with sustainable ink White ink not printed, allowing natural wood grains to shine through Light colored photos recommended Available in 10 sizes Wood grains will vary with each print and will not look identical to the visual representation on-site Handmade with 100% solar power WoodSnap, the original print on wood company, utilizes sustainable manufacturing and donates a $1 for every order to Farmers Footprint

With each hand lettered fabric piece I share, returns compliments followed by questions of how?!? One thing I LOVE about stretching my creativity is getting to share my process with others. You may be wondering just how to write on fabric, too. So follow the instructions bellow and I'll wal

ANY NAME OR COMBINATION OF NAMES *** Personalized fabric custom made to order! *** This gorgeous fabric is incredibly soft poly with a brushed hand. It is bright white fabric so the personalized names really pop in color. The fabric comes in 12x18 panels personalized with the name or word of your choice. How cute this would be when used to create your stuffed animals, baby blankets, quilt square. It would also be perfect for bibs and baby toys. The options are endless! This fabric is a soft poly blend with a brushed hand. The personalization is printed directly into the fabric so it will never fade or wash away. Each panel is custom made and done one at a time and no two panels will be exactly alike. Names may be smaller or bigger in correspondence with the length of the name. The name layout is random and generated by computer software. Which means every panel will have a slightly different look to it. Colors and fonts will remain the same. This fabric sews up beautifully. I have personally sewn with it and love it. It can be washed and dried as you would with any other fabric without damaging the personalization. At checkout please include the name or word you would like on your panel in the comment box. If there is a question regarding the spelling you will be contacted. As this is a special order item your fabric will be ready to ship in 3-5 business days.

Adding custom fabric tags to your handmade dolls or clothes brings them to the next level. Save money; use this guide to make your own custom fabric tags.