Don't you love quilt retreats? I I do know that I do not get to go on enough of them. This past weekend one of the gals in my office went on her bi-annual retreat with the same group that she has been retreating with for over 25 years. She brought this Quilt Acronym game
Hi all! A member of my quilt guild was asking a few questions about metallic threads, and since I love them, I thought I would give a few tips here... First of all, there are two main kinds of metallic threads. I like to call them "ribbon" metallics (these look like mini Christmas ribbons
When I started to quilt I noticed the lovely edges of my fabric. I couldn't just throw them away! So I started to collect them, I get them from my friends too. So my stash is growing! Time to make something for 2 of my friends who celebrated their birthday last week. I started with a big piece of old denim and sewed selvages in diagonal rows (yes, I used my sewing machine for this!). Then I cut them in the size I needed for the bookmarks (5 x 18 cm, about 2 x 7 inch). I used a piece of felt on the back and sewed them together with a looped edging stitch by hand. I attached some beads to the bottom to decorate it. The cute dice-beads where a gift from Lucy.
I love (to look at ) quilts. I do not possess patience or preciseness that is involved in the making. But that did not stop me from putting together a roundup of all the pretty
Introducing the Ethereal fabric collection: a stunning low volume collection for stash building and scrappy backgrounds.
Color theory isn't always intuitive when selecting quilt fabric color combinations. Check out these hacks to choose great fabrics every time.
Happy Friday, friends! On our Facebook page we’ve always shared sewing, crafting and general life posts that make us smile or laugh or smirk – and in the past few weeks I’ve shared more there that I want to be able to share here, too. In case you missed them – or want to pin them or... Read More »
Quelle belle chine du samedi! Ces petits morceaux d'anciens Piqués Provençaux attisent mon inspiration... Aujourd'hui ils vous sont présentés "brut" juste pour le plaisir de faire de belles photos ... çi Dessous: Magnifiques broderies Chinoises Anciennes. J'aime leur association avec les Piqués... Cette Besace quitte l'atelier, j'en profite pour la prendre une dernière fois en photo.. Une des dernières séries de petits coussins... Pour les tarifs , me [email protected] Quelle richesse de motifs... Médaillon Poétique, tarif me consulter içi:[email protected] Merveille de papier Peint ancien réalisé au pochoir de gouache, J'en ferai bientôt un décor.. J'en profite pour vous dire que, pour mon plus grand plaisir, Le Souffle d'Inécha est dans le dernier Maisons à Vivre Campagne Hors série paru le 21 juin Broc' & Récup'
Crazy quilts are my favorite quilts of all. I love them because you can use up all your favorite fabric scraps and you don’t need much of any one single fabric, as there usually are not alot…
Wheee! The beekeeper’s quilt! ♥ Made of little stuffed honeycomb shaped puffy pockets. We call ‘em HEXIPUFFS! ♥ Use leftover scrap sock wool & it doesn’t have to be lined because it’s puffy & double sided! The hexipuffs are fun to make because they’re smushy, cute & feel like a little finished project all by themselves. wheeee I love tossing them in the basket! Oh yes, and they are knitted in the round ♥ I made a video blog with more info about them here: http://vimeo.com/26832987 This project is most rewarding if you knit it “on the go.” It’s so portable! I had a little bag with me in my purse at all times.(and in the car too!) All of my hexipuffs were made during “in-between” times over the span of one year. It’s really fun to add your new little hexipuff to the honeycomb basket. Knit them while you are waiting in lines, waiting for dinner, talking to friends, in the car etc. and see how many you end up with. :) Pattern includes: lots of photos, photo tutorial on the quick, easy way to join the hexipuffs, full color charts for duplicate stitch flowers.(poppies ~shown~ & violets) ps. joining them is QUICK & EASY! i joined my whole quilt together in 2 days. :) (full photo tutorial in the pattern) ♥ They are joined at the corners with simple quilt-ties for better “flop-a-bility” (Also: Because of the way they are connected, if one gets damaged or stained, they can be lifted out easily 1 at a time to be replaced :) join the KAL (knit-a-long) buzzing along here!
Learn more about fabric types and how to use them for garments and upholstery through this guide. This will help you know your craft better.
I love the look of checkers, squares, and quilts, but I don't love seaming them together. There, I said it. Ha! This 'Knit Seamless Quilt' blanket features beautiful squares, but none of the seaming. Hooray! See the full, free pattern below, or you may choose to purchase the ad-free printable version from Etsy HERE, or
Crazy quilts are my favorite quilts of all. I love them because you can use up all your favorite fabric scraps and you don’t need much of any one single fabric, as there usually are not alot…
A peek into the life of mixed-media jewelry artist Sally Jean.
Quilting fabric based upon designs in manuscripts from the 18th Century.
Explore Laurraine Yuyama's 2330 photos on Flickr!
...since my last giveaway, so how about a pillowcase giveaway?!... All you have to do to throw your name in the hat is to leave a comment to this post telling me which pillowcase is your favourite in the photo...
Crazy quilts are my favorite quilts of all. I love them because you can use up all your favorite fabric scraps and you don’t need much of any one single fabric, as there usually are not alot…
Crazy quilts are my favorite quilts of all. I love them because you can use up all your favorite fabric scraps and you don’t need much of any one single fabric, as there usually are not alot…
Crazy quilts are my favorite quilts of all. I love them because you can use up all your favorite fabric scraps and you don’t need much of any one single fabric, as there usually are not alot…
Crazy quilts are my favorite quilts of all. I love them because you can use up all your favorite fabric scraps and you don’t need much of any one single fabric, as there usually are not alot…
In this week's video I show the scissors I love and why I love them. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel, and tell me about your favorite scissors.
Pastel Shades Today I reopened my Etsy shop and decided to sell some of my inchies. I enjoy the process of making inchies. I enjoy seeing a set come together and find new ways and new ideas to embellish them with each set I create unique. Pink & Red There are so many ways to use inchies, in bigger pieces of art, embellishing journals, bags, purses, iphone and ipad cases, jewellery making, quilts.......these are just a few, I'm sure there are many more. I'm selling them unframed to keep costs down and allow you the choice of how to use them. I will however be sending them out mounted on card, ready to be framed. The set of 16 fits nicely into a square frame available from IKEA. I have shown pictures of each set on the listings in the black and the white frames. These two sets are now up for sale and I'm hoping to get more up for sale soon. ******* Update : Pastel inchies set now SOLD but photographic prints are now available of my inchie sets in my ETSY shop. ******
A pleasing scallop stripe in a lovely rust and dusky lilac combination. With a chalky pink stitch and an indigo ticking stripe on the reverse. All our quilts are fully reversible. We love how versatile these kantha quilts are, use them as a playmat and for tummy time, in the nursery or on beds as well as snuggling up together. They are also easily packed up to take on the go. These quilts are block printed by hand on super soft organic cotton voile before being hand stitched and quilted using the traditional kantha technique by skilful artisans in Jaipur, India. 120cm x 120cm 100% organic cotton voile & 100% cotton filling We recommend spot cleaning with a damp sponge where possible and cold machine washing separately on a delicate setting when needed with minimal detergent. Due to the nature of this product being a handmade item there may be variation in colour and pattern between items. These are not faults but the characteristics of hand printed & hand stitched products.
Hi Everyone, I had so many lovely comments about the blocks I made last weekend that I thought I would write a little tutorial for you. I have to admit am I kind of in love with them myself. Some peop
I love vintage linens. I have an obsession with them I think. These are just a few I've collected over the years. Once upon a time they would sit neatly inside this plastic tub, but now they spill over and find themselves stored in all sorts of hidden nooks and crannies... I enjoy finding uses for them. Some have been been revived in baby quilts made for friends. Both the blue and the yellow quilts below were made in 2008 so I only have a few photos and they're not the best - however you can see the use of vintage linens among the patchwork, applique and embroidery.... The quilt below is one I made last year but it's been hidden away by Blossom for 'one day'. She's not letting me give it away to anyone but her... It's quite nourishing and comforting to the soul when using aged linens by unknown hands to create something new - to know that their handwork is once again 'on display'. It carries forward a gentle promotion of their skills, often times with appreciation and awe! A few years back I shared THIS tutorial for making little journal covers and soap sachets from embroidered linens. They are so easy and perfect for gift giving at this time of the year... As I gently folded a small pile of white doilies the other day I thought how lovely it would be to use one as the background for a new design which will feature in December's Stitchery Club set. Isn't it sweet with the blue floral 30's fabric? The new design has been traced onto the centre of my pretty doily, and the threads are waiting for me to bring this project to life. A stitchy theme seemed 'just right'... I thought you may like some more ideas for using vintage linens? Here are some that made my jaw drop they are so beautiful! From TODOLWEN... Found on Pinterest... From A Heart in Provence... Found on Pinterest... Is it time you made a cup of tea and sat with your vintage linens for inspiration? 2022 UPDATE - need more ideas? Have a look at these projects I've made! Vintage style needle-book HERE (with tutorial) A second version with crochet edging! Check it out HERE What about using vintage embroidery linens (especially if they have some damage) for the centre of patchwork blocks? Have a look HERE at how I used vintage embroidery pieces to create a table runner. Need even more ideas for using Vintage Linens? Have a scroll through THIS more recent blog post of mine! Bless you heaps, Visit my Etsy pattern shop HERE for a wide variety of hand embroidery patterns, all available as instant downloads! Don't miss out on any Elefantz news or free patterns. Subscribe to my blog posts HERE and receive them direct to your email inbox. Or sign up HERE for my free newsletter which often has extra benefits, freebies & tutorials! 2023 update - join me this year to stitch my new FREE block of the month! You'll find all the info, plus the first few blocks already shared HERE
Crazy quilts are my favorite quilts of all. I love them because you can use up all your favorite fabric scraps and you don’t need much of any one single fabric, as there usually are not alot…
Need a refresher on the different types of seams at your disposal? Or maybe you’re starting out and doing research to better acquaint yourself with your
Who doesn’t love those illustrated ecards that float around the internet? I’ve seen so many funny sewing ecards, but often when I want to find them again, I can’t. So I went to the Someecards site and below I’ve compiled for you the best selection of sewing humor I found there. You can click on...Read More
I love vintage linens. I have an obsession with them I think. These are just a few I've collected over the years. Once upon a time...
Hi Everyone! I love being published but the downside is that when I am working on things for future publication, I can't blog about them. ...
