Fabric printing is one of my latest interests. I’ve never done it before, not sure if I will in 2013. The problem is, my crafting wishlist is never ending ;). I’m sure that sounds familiar!
I found 3 fabric printing Pinterests boards and it can’t hurt to satisfy the craft appetite with some inspiration, can it?… Read the rest
All the Beads you Need
Dallas Bead Market
March 16, 17 2013
Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4
The Richardson Convention Center
411 W. Arapaho
Richardson, TX 75080
Public Welcome, Admission FREE
Parking FREE
JEWELRY AND BEADS – Retail & Wholesale
Vintage German Beads, Swarovski, Findings, Clasps, Vintage Beads, Gemstones, Silver, Lampwork, Jewelry, Glass Beads, Books, Seed Beads, Tools PMC, and more
Directions: The Civic Center is on the southwest corner of Central Expressway (Hwy 75 North) at Arapaho.… Read the rest
The Craftsy production team was on site at QuiltCon last week to capture 8 different lectures plus the awards ceremony recognizing the best work in the juried modern quilt show. Now you can enjoy the event from the comfort of your own home!
The following lectures are included in the free QuiltCon 2013 Series:
The new Neighborhood Group Schedule for March is online and can be downloaded from this page.
Here are 2 pictures of the Material Girls meeting from January and February.
We had a two part in January, Marlene Dryer went over several embellishment techniques and had a mini trunk show of garments she had made and embellished.
One of the items we all wanted to make was a vest.… Read the rest
The Quilted Forest Quilt Show
APRIL 19 – 20, 2013
Humble, TX
More info on KingwoodAreaQuiltGuild.com
The ASG member who shares the most love by bringing in the most new members will win 3 days of the exclusive services of ASG Sewing Education Director Ramona Baird in your very own home sewing room (or where ever you do your sewing).… Read the rest
Last Saturday I spent the afternoon in Shirley Cunningham’s Llano studio watching her design a collage jacket for my mother.
She designed an abstract collage of a favorite cliff on my mother’s ranch. I will then stitch it on an existing jacket.
Reminder: Shirley will share her collage, pants fitting, or other sewing expertise at her Hill Country Sewing Escape Weekend , April 3-7.… Read the rest
Make a bow for your belt, your bag, a pillow…
For the retro bow belt you’ll need:
From now till February 17, Craftsy is running a Valentine’s Day Sale and classes are up to 75% off!
Check out the large variety of classes that are on sale! Make sure to click on one of the price points at the top of the page.
… Read the restHi Needle Nuts,
We are embarking on our Embellished Sweatshirt project next Monday, Feb. 18th.
Whether you will be making a jacket, vest, or material for a tote, purse or pillow; this will be the first of 3 classes for the project. Below is the agenda for each class and homework assignments:
“As a self-taught seamstress, I never quite acquired the sort of professional vocabulary that allows me to talk about garments.”
This inspired Meg from Meg Made This to gather infographics on various garment styles, like sleeves, collars and necklines, dresses, hats, shoes etc. Check out this wonderful collection of garment vocabulary!… Read the rest
