Quick Linen Tote Bag Tutorial

Lets face it- tote bags are the universal bag.  Men, women, and children can all rock a tote bag. They are perfect for just about every use too.  I used one throughout college for my books and have always used one for grocery shopping.  I even leave one in my car just in case I…

We have gotten tons of requests asking us to show how to make an apron and today we are going to do just that! Sewing your own apron is fun because there are so many different styles to choose from. Styles can range from simple aprons to more complicated tailored looks. The style I will…

Today we are stitching up a useful heart pincushion for all your future sewing projects. ‘ This adorable heart will keep all your stray pins and needles in one place. You won’t even have to break out the sewing machine for this hand-stitched craft. All you need in some leftover linen and cotton stuffing to begin…

Make something for your faithful companion using our favorite fabric….linen! This cat toy is inspired by Martha Stewart’s Catnip Fish Toy.  I stuffed my adorable cat toys with cotton rather than catnip, but you can fill yours with catnip if you like. I chose my colors based on what pieces of linen I had leftover from…

A potholder is necessary in every kitchen! This handy potholder makes use of any scraps of linen you have from previous crafts.’    This easy-to-make version is so simple and is incredibly useful in the kitchen.’  They are also perfect for cute, functional gifts for your friends and family. Materials: A thick piece of linen,…

Here’s a quick and easy project for a Sunday afternoon!  Sewing your own linen napkins adds a personal touch to any table  and is an affordable way to dress up any meal.  This is a great craft for beginner sewer’s as well!  Once you nail this simple DIY napkin, you can get creative with some…

       Breakfast is said to be t he most important meal of the day, and, lets face it- breakfast is pretty amazing.  When have you felt unhappy after eating a stack of pancakes? Uh…never.  When have you said no to a bagel slathered in cream cheese to accompany your morning cup of joe? I hope…

  Today we are making beautiful Japanese Kanzashi folded fabric flowers. ‘ This is our own interpretation of this artful fabric origami where we choose linen as our primary material. What is Kanzashi? Kanzashi flowers are a Japanese art form that are traditionally made with honotai silk to give them a dazzling color and lovely texture….

       Fashion designer Bee Arthur has been making quite a statement with her label B’ExotiQ.  The flamboyant fashion guru is of mixed Russian-Ghanaian heritage and she certainly translates this diverse background into her expressive designs.  She has been designing for over a decade and was even honored in 2001 with the prestigious KORA Fashion Award…

       A men’s suit is capable of many things. A man in a suit radiates a certain confidence that, let’s face it, gets business done.  It should also go without saying that this particular topic, although concerning menswear, is relevant to women. Why? Well, because what woman doesn’t swoon over a man in a perfectly…

If you want to protect the books you love,  why not sew a linen book cover? Year after year, I would wrestle with school textbooks as I tried to wrap them in paper.  Now that I’ve discovered this easy trick, I wonder why I wasted my time with paper.  The linen lasts so much longer…

The Top Talent winner is Stevie from Oakland, CA! Congratulations Stevie for creating an awesome design that showed us your unbeatable sewing skills and innovative use of linen!  Here is Stevie’s winning design! Complete early period Norse outfit. Apron- mid weight chocolate linen; dress & hat- mid weight crimson linen. Stevie gathered a total of…