Alright…really, who doesn’t love vintage thread? Whether it’s sitting out on your table or in a beautiful bowl or jar, thread is a good thing! Decorating with these beauties can be so much fun and provide bit of inspiration at the same time. Here’s a few thread loving ideas I ran across that you might… [read more]
Archives for August 2010
Above All Fabric {Giveaway}
You are going to like this! Today we are talking about fabulous new fabrics that you can find at Above All Fabric. She has an amazing selection and she’s ready to send out the newest designer fabrics for your sewing projects. This Meadowsweet fabric is is beautiful! I love the little strawberries…what a pretty fabric… [read more]
5 Reasons to Love Handmade {Etsy Love}
1. DIY Dress Kits…where else can you find a cute dress like this? This adorable kit is from A Little Sweetness. 2. Artist of all kinds…I love & want this set of bracelets! Tamara Scott is so talented! 3. Inspiring gifts! You can have them sent right to their door…or you can do the whole… [read more]
A Slight Delay – Blog Party Next Week
Sometimes, I guess life just happens. That’s been the case quite a bit this summer. Since June, we’ve made a few trips to the hospital with one of our sons and we find ourselves checked-in again tonight. It’s kind of a long story. The short version is that they’re trying to figure out something they… [read more]
Etsy Fashion Hits Washingtonian.com
The well known magazine The Washingtonian is one of those so-called local publications whose reach extends far beyond the city whose name it bears. We’re thrilled to see them show-off some of the fashions that can be found on Etsy.com While this weeks Etsy fashion picks at Washingtonian.com might not be exactly up my ally,… [read more]
7 More Fabric Scrap Ideas
Check out these cool fabric wrapped balls…what a great way to use some of those fabric scraps you’ve been stashing. Yes, I know you have a pile just like I do! I’m always looking for new ways to use my little bits of fabric. Some of the designer fabrics are too beautiful to waste even… [read more]
Just Daydreaming Etsy Ideas
{Location Based Selling}
I’m sure I’m not the only one who watches the web blur by in a wave of never-ending progress. Progress to where? Not sure. But one thing is clear… the “where” is part of the progress. Got that? I’m talking about location. Facebook just launched Facebook Places, Google has a strong location-based search engine with… [read more]
Quilted
Isn’t this a beautiful quilt? You can find it at Quiltville. This summer we’ve spent quite a few nights at a children’s hospital with one of our sons. Traveling out of town under such stressful conditions is no picnic, but you can bring a bit of home with you. I’m so glad I decided to… [read more]
I Made It! {Thursday Blog Party}
Welcome to I Made It! What have you been up to this week? Join us with a link to your blog post sharing something you made. Here’s your chance to show off your summer sewing projects, home decor creations, or even a tutorial on how to make something beautiful! We love it all! Here’s How… [read more]
Little Pink Studio {Craft Studio Love}
I stumbled upon Little Pink Studio the other day…Wow! This studio is full of one pretty thing after another! Everywhere you look there’s something new to discover. Let me share a few photos from her blog… I know you all love this look as much as I do! I’m inspired just seeing the photo! Cerri… [read more]
Handmade is On Fire Worldwide
A recent New York Times web slideshow highlighted a number of handmade artisans who have found a way to make a “real” living selling online through sites like Etsy (our favorite). Among those featured, the most dramatic (and probably highest priced), was this incredible fire bowl made of thick steel plate by Etsy seller John… [read more]
Rikrak Interview & I Made It!
I Made It Blog Party is on vacation this week, so come back next week and link up your creative post! We wouldn’t want to miss what you’ve been working on. I hope you’ve had a wonderful summer! Have you tried a new craft? Made something fun with your kids? Traveled to far away lands?… [read more]