I have been trying here and there to improve upon the fabric flowers created here way back when (I can’t believe it’s already been five months since then). I’m quite pleased with the following prototype and the construction is quite simple.
From the side:
And the bottom:
How to make each petal is quite simple. Cut out a [...]
My boyfriend and I don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day for a number of reasons, but if I were to give him something, it might be something with the Lakers, as he is a huge fan. So the team’s logo is the inspiration for a customized chocolate box trial which turned into the following tutorial. If you [...]
I’m putzing around with an idea for a wreath made out of fabric yo-yos (not the wooden or plastic kind, of course). I just want to do something light and colorful for Spring since it’s around the corner.
First, I thought I would use a polystyrene wreath.
But I would have a problem covering the sides:
So I’m [...]
I am working on a prototype for a birthday table runner or centerpiece mat to use this gorgeous Lakehouse Dry Goods fabric.
It’s so cheerful and fun, but I don’t want to make toys or a baby/kid quilt out of it (since it looks so tasty it might lead to childhood obesity). And it’s quilting weight [...]
I’m usually quite blasé about Valentine’s Day, if not adamantly against it or nauseated by it. But I have to admit, it is a great time for crafting, Victorian ephemera, and chocolate. Yesterday, I was a inspired by a crocheted doily (of which I have about 10) from the manufacturer Darice. Every other time I’ve [...]
A friend of mine, in whose wedding I will be maid of honor next year, requested that I try to make a fabric flower bouquet for her and me. Here are my attempts using scrap fabric (i repeat: SCRAP fabric…i would never use this kind of print for this kind of project).
Here’s my first two [...]