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Next Up: Reverse Applique Tee

kate — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 22:02:27 +0000

So…I was supposed to work on this project last weekend with my cousin, but at the last minute I went home to Fresno instead. Therefore, even though I have most of the supplies and the motivation, this is still a “future project”.

Inspired by Natalie Chanin’s (of Alabama Chanin fame) book, Alabama Stitch Book, I’ve decided to make a reverse applique t-shirt. It’s going to be navy (technically indigo) with green and either gray or white accents, can’t decide. It also may or may not have beading. No clue how ambitious I will be feeling.

*all photos courtesy of the Alabama Chanin website.

Crafty Reading for Inspiration

kate — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:54:52 +0000

Just in case, you know, you ever have the urge to buy me something Currently obsessing over the following:

Make Your Own Contemporary Quilts, $15.96, Amazon

Handmade Home: Simply Ways to Repurpose Old Materials into New Family Tresures, $14.93, Amazon, Available in August

Weekend Sewing: More Than 40 Projects and Ideas for Inspired Stitching, $18.15, Amazon

Seams to Me: 24 Reasons to Love Sewing, $15.74, Amazon

Domino: The Book of Decorating, $21.12, Amazon, (Rest in Peace, Domino)

The Vineyard Cookbook: Seasonal Recipes and Wine Pairings Inspired by America’s Vineyards, $18.21, Amazon

Printmaking + Mixed Media: Simple Techniques and Projects for Paper and Fabric, $15.61, Amazon

One more thing before I leave

kate — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:17:14 +0000

Sorry, couldn’t resist: saw this little gem on Oh Hello and just simply fell in love. The invitation is backed with fabric (so…me!) but you’ll have to click through to see more pics and get the full story.

Ps: this is one of my new favorite blogs

I feel another project coming on…

kate — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:27:01 +0000

Comfort Stitching’s Hexagon Quilt Along. I’ve been wanting to make one of these FOREVER.

Simplicity 2725

kate — Wed, 27 May 2009 15:48:29 +0000

I’ll be sure to keep you posted on how it goes. I’m having a hard time finding a fabric that I like enough, though. So that’s the first step.

Great review and project on crafster. I do really like the dress, but I like the embellishments so much I think I’m going to go for the tunic (top left corner), think it would be perfect for work!

Any fabric suggestions? Let me know…be sure to comment with a link

Reminds me of creamsicles

kate — Wed, 06 May 2009 14:33:33 +0000

I just love this quilt. It’s tied, not quilted so I’m pretty sure I’ll give it a go and do it this summer since I am on make things kick (YES! I love having more free time. Thanks, day job.)

You <3 it, too? Check out the tutorial to make your very own. Thanks Purl Bee!