It is finally time for one of our yarn dye linens to get the spotlight! This linen features a beautiful checkered pattern that is perfect for a set of napkins. I added a fun, yellow trim to border this easy-to-make set of napkins. This is a great tutorial on how to use bias tape, which,…
Checkered Napkins Tutorial
One of my favorite trends right now is the high-low skirt. I love how the longer tail of this skirt creates a carefree vibe and stylish touch. The design is really easy to sew, making it the perfect DIY for this week. The color is this brilliant new orange shade from our new lightweight linen,…
Today’s post is all about having fun with different shades of blue linen in order to make a useful and beautiful additions to your dining table. Blue is the perfect color to use to decorate your table no matter what the season is. It is the ideal year-round color! I’ve chosen an array of blue…
In order to get into the spirit of our Blue Bliss Sale, I wanted to post an easy and fun craft that uses different shades of blue linen. The Blue Bliss Sale starts tomorrow and goes on for only 3 days. You can get any shade of blue linen, in any weight, for 10% off during this…
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…
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…
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