Curtains may seem intimidating to make and easy to put off- trust me, I procrastinated making my own curtains for months! ‘ I finally made some curtains for my place and could not understand why I avoided this project for so long. ‘ They literally took no time at all to make! The first step is to…
3 Quick Curtain Solutions
The Lush Green Sale is going on this week and I decided to get in the spirit of things with a craft using green linen. This handy linen sack can be used in so many different ways. It is the perfect reusable bag for your sack lunch or a great way to store fruits in…
Color blocking is a one of my favorite trends right now. I love the striking combination of two contrasting colors! Whether it was making its way down the runway or gracing the red carpet; color blocking has been making a big statement in the fashion world. Today I am making a really simple bag with…
You may recall my excitement over Fabrics-Store.com’s new color selection for linen. ‘ Once I viewed all the dazzling colors, I knew I had to come up with an easy craft to showcase them QUICK! I know I have done flowers in the past (the Kanzashi flower post), but can there really be too many variations…
I have been waiting, rather impatiently, for the new colors of linen to arrive. And now….the time has finally arrived! I am really excited to add these new colors to my linen collection. ‘ I held a few samples in my hands the other day and they were stunning!’ The colors are vibrant and fun. ‘ I…
We would like to wish all our Fabrics-store.com friends a wonderful holiday season. Thank you for sewing, crafting, and loving linen with us all year. *You can find these ornaments and more items from Smile Mercantile. Valerie Lloyd is behind this Etsy shop and did a great Winter White Hearts tutorial for us.
It’s getting a little chilly outside, so what better time is there to make a scarf?I started knitting a little late this year, so those scarves will take some time. ‘ However, these linen scarves can be made in a fraction of the time. I was inspired to make this particular style after seeing tons of…
Great job, Katherine!! Your costume won first place in our Halloween Costume Contest. In fact, both of the costumes your entered were in the top rankings of the competition! Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and where your passion for sewing developed? My dad started teaching me to sew when I was…
It’s the holiday season and, before you know it, the time for exchanging gifts will be here. I know you’ve probably got a lot on your to-do list right about now, so let me help with a few easy gift-wrapping ideas! With your presents looking this good, no one will ever know about your frenzied…
Talking with us today is Sarai, the founder of Colette Patterns and the author of The Colette Sewing Book. She tells us about her love of sewing and why she decided to start creating her own line of patterns. I am also in love with her adorable and helpful blog, Coletterie! Hi Sarai! Colette…
One of my favorite things about watching a film or television series set in a historical period has to be the costumes. I love seeing the fashion of a particular era represented on screen. Let’s face it though- some films just do it better than others. I’m sure we all have our favorites, and…
It’s time to get ready for the holidays using my favorite fabric. That’s right- LINEN! These classic stockings are the perfect thing to make if you are tired of the same ol’ holiday decorations. They are incredibly easy to make and can embellished however you like. Jazz up your stockings with some embroidery, sparkles, or…
Today, we talk to Christine about sewing garments with linen. Christine was a contestant in our Halloween Costume Contest. Her sewing skills really come to life through her re-enactment garbs. Hearing someone talk about their passion is the best way to get inspired! Hello Christine! Please tell us a little bit about yourself and how…
Valerie Lloyd is the creator of the Smile Mercantile shop on Etsy. Her beautiful vintage-inspired designs caught my attention right away! Valerie has made a special tutorial just for Fabrics-store.com’s Chronicle. Today, she will show us how to make her Winter White Hearts using linen. This is a great craft for holiday season! More about…
The Fearsome Winners of Fabrics-Store.com’s Hallween Costume Contest are….. The Top Talent winner is Katherine with 617 votes! "This outfit is made from 100% linen. The chemise is the handkerchief linen. The corset is made from IL019 in Emerald and is reversible and made with 22 spiral steel bones and 4 flat steel bones. The…
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