Its not often you come across a company and realise that they are doing something that is a small stroke of genious. This is smart fashion for kids with kids in mind. This is the extraordinary brought to the ordinary everydays. The idea itself has been lurking around for generations in the coarse form of…
Clever Little Goodall
Difficulty: Advanced Time: About 1 hour Materials: Approx. 1/4 to 1/3 yard IL019 Crown Blue or Transparent Yellow Needle Thread Clasp/Hook Iron (lots, and lots, and lots) Start by cutting out the fabric. You’ll need 4 pieces to make this bow tie. The first is a long rectangle that is 3″ x 11″, cut twice….
Decorating textiles has been made really easy for crafters and makers with textile paint and pens sold in art stores or online. They don’t require special equipment to dry, just the heat from your iron to seal the paint and make it safe to wash your painted fabric in the washing machine. Even if you…
Difficulty: Easy Time to complete: Approx. 30 minutes – 1 hour Materials: IL019 Fog Green IL019 Bleached Cotton or Linen Batting Tea Pot Measuring Tape You can make this tea cozy for any size tea pot! Since most teapots aren’t the same size, here’s how to design a pattern that will work with your teapot….
Faircloth’s gorgeous line of linen womenswear is testament to the talents of an exceptionally hardworking designer who, despite the challenges of running her own business, is saving the planet one girl at a time. Phoebe Dahl, friend of the Fabric Store and much admired for her beautifully crafted linen designs, is the founder and owner…
Two sisters take their inspiration from the forest and its wildlife to create an intriguing and loveable line of handmade teddy bears and toys. Anna and Kate Filatova are two sisters from Russia who design a make a unique line of teddy bears and toys under the Annapavlovna line, which they set up in 2008….
Materials: A pillow 18″ by 18″ (make your own following this tutorial) A needle Embroidery Thread of your choice ( I used three different colours by Anchor) Embroidery ring Textile paint ( I used Marabu) A thin paintbrush Time: about 2 days (embroidery takes time, so this is a good one to make in the…
Difficulty: Beginner Time: About 30 minutes per pillow Materials: A little over 1/2 yard per pillow IL019 Krista Natural Thread Cotton stuffing Pins This is the simplest way to make a lovely-looking linen pillow to help give your couch or bed a more inviting spark. These pillows are quick and easy to create and…
By Illustrator Masha Karpushina. You can see Masha’s work here:’ www.mashakarpushina.com If you appreciate the power of the humble flax plant and love your porcelain, this one is for you. Some believe this plant to be faint and somewhat simple, the truth is, when it comes to drawing, simplicity is your best friend. No clutter, no…
Difficulty: Beginner Materials: 2 yards of IL019 or 4C22 Mix Natural (click on links) A sewing machine Lots of patience Time: 3 – 5 hours 1. Decide how large you want your blanket to be. A standard throw blanket is approx. 50″ x 60″. Add in 3.5″ to each side for the fringe. This will…
If your home is anything like mine, you will only need to reach under the sofa, and grab that dusty box of goodness filled to the brim with fancy ribbons, sparkly rhinestones and all sorts of other treasures that pretty much never see the light of day. Yet this week I decided it was time…
This is the first in a series of interviews titled Women in Business‘ we are going to be conducting with amazing women who are both entrepreneurs and mothers. Being a mother myself and working as a freelancer, I find immense inspiration from stories of women who are not just managing but excelling in both realising their…
Magic made by hands is the best kind of magic. This is one of those really quite special objects to make for your home, or even better a fab gift to send to your friends and family (if you have lots of time on your hands to spare) A guest post by our great friend…
We’ve selected some original Christmas decorations quite different from the usual reindeers and Santas. 1. Gardener’s Delight We love this unique greenhouse tree decoration in blown glass, carefully handpainted with a shimmering finish. Available at potterybarn.com 2. New York Fairytale These Little New York baubles will suit anyone mad about the Big Apple, and they…
Simple and and preferably free, the best kind of preparation you wish for when thinking about your Christmas do this year. Instead of massive headaches and tonnes of new glitter and candle equipment to decorate your table, let simplicity of home crafts and Mother nature guide your choices. WORDS: Alice and Masha 1.’ Make your home…
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