Pattern & Palette Play – Black and Pink Fabrics
Pretty pink always has its place, but if you want it to pack a visual punch, try adding the might and power of black. Juxtaposing these giants of the spectrum bears stunning results, perfect for a Valentine’s Day project – Black and Pink Fabrics. Compiled by Janai Velez Black and Pink Fabrics: Left to right: […]
Bee Skep – Stephanie Nericcio
You might not have seen a real one, but plenty of old storybooks feature them. Now Stephanie Nericcio has created a mini version of this cute little bee skep as a home decoration. Using a recycled soft-drink bottle and glue, she created this traditional hive, perfect as a simple project that can get the kids […]
Pattern & Palette Play – Sports Fabrics
Score points for your crafting with medal-worthy sports fabrics. Kick goals, swim laps, pedal push and be first over the finishing line with these no-sweat, ultra-energetic designs. Distributed by Millhouse Collections, Craft Project, PK Fabrics and others! Compiled by Janai Velez Sports Fabrics: Left to right: 1. Riley Blake Designs ‘Play Ball 2’ Main C5130-BLUE, […]
Celebrate Australia Day With These Cosy PROJECT Patterns!
Coming straight off the back of Christmas and New Years, it’s hard to even think about the next big holiday – Australia Day! But instead of the mad rush to organise a last-minute family barbecue, why not do something creative this year? Take advantage of the crafter in you and celebrate January 26 with these Aussie patterns from Cosy […]
Pattern & Palette Play – Ocean Fabrics
We’re taking inspiration from the ocean floor – a flourishing aquatic flower garden alive with colourful coral, shells and starfish and flamboyant fish. Compiled by Janai Velez Left to right: 1. Windham Fabrics ‘Coral Reef’ 42666-1, designed by Whistler Studios. Distributed by Leutenegger. 2. Liberty Art Fabrics ‘Castaway’ Coral Camo B (137cm wide). Distributed and […]
Road Test: Square Tuffet by Quilter’s Cocoon
Driven by Michelle Marvig Quilters are creative people. Most are involved in multiple crafts, or have at least tried other crafts. Our quilts may keep us warm, but they also add colour and pattern to our houses. They are also integral to our home decorating. For years I have been looking for a new footstool […]
Pattern & Palette Play – Wilderness Fabrics
Pack a picnic and pack some punchy scenery into your stitching designs. Spring calls for adventures in national parks, and you can capture the pristine beauty of the wilderness with fabrics full of wild flora and fauna. Compiled by Janai Velez Left to right: 1. Moda Fabrics ‘Wild Blue Yonder’ Autumn 33120-14, designed by Sentimental Studios. […]
Road Test: The Lap App
Driven by Clare Mooney As a lover of hand sewing and hand embroidery, I can’t tell you the number of times I have lost a pin, a needle, a reel of thread and even my scissors under my leg, wedged between the cushion and arm of the couch — and in the case of pins […]
Look What I Made From…3 x Ribbons! With Cintia Gonzalez
A bit of floral buttoning, a bit of gathering and a couple of trimmed ribbon tails and voila… funky handmade rosette brooches that were made in no time. Here’s how you go about it: Materials (makes 2) * Striped ribbons: 1m (11/8yd) each of green and pink (2.5cm/1in width); 50cm (5/8yd) green ribbon (1cm/3/8in width) […]
Craf-Tex and In-R-Form by Bosal Foam and Fiber
Driven by Michelle Marvig I love how my quilts add colour and texture to my home. I once removed all the hanging quilts from the walls as I needed to showcase them at a trunk show. My husband’s first comment to me when I arrived home was that our house seemed cold and bland without […]