my favorite paints
I don't always sketch as part of my planning process. Usually, if I'm drawing, it is more of a "get the thought down before it escapes" or a "show bee members what I'm thinking" sort of thing. So, most of…
Thread tails.
Unless I've changed the thread or a needle, I never hang on to the thread tails when I start sewing. Because I never have thread tails. I chain piece everything. And I sew through scraps at the end of a…
How to use Sodium Alginate and Dye to make Fabric Paint
For such an unassuming and cheap product, this stuff sure is awesome! A few months ago, when I posted about batik, Melody of the blog Fibermania suggested that I might have fun playing with sodium alginate. Shortly thereafter, the…
Fabric for Dyeing
I'm slowly making my way through dye 101... Previously: a post about what dye to use and where to find it. And a post about how to prepare a dye bath. Now, how to choose and prepare fabric. …
Giveaway winner & fixed badges
And the winner is: Jessica of Narnia Mum Thank to everyone who entered! I read each and every comment and got some great gift ideas! Given what my grandma's already got, her physical limitations, and the fact that I live…
The Process Pledge
Response to my post on mutant quilting has been really cool. It seems I'm not alone in my interests and concerns. I have made a process pledge. The goal of the process pledge is to create a new sensibility in…
thank you notes
Have you seen this blog? THX THX THX: a thank you note a day I'm in love with it! The most recent thank you to continuums seems particularly apt today as I'm still processing much of the feedback and comments…
Mutant Quilting
What follows is a crazy essay of sorts...I hope you are in the mood for reading! First, if you've yet to take the opportunity, please go and read this blog post from Cheryl (Naptime Quilter). I'll wait here. Back? Wasn't…
I updated the shop.
Thought you might like to know. For those of you who don't know what you are looking at, let me explain. I sell plexi shapes through a shop on etsy. These shapes are intended to be sandwiched around fabric... And…
Messenger Bag Hack
I'm always on the lookout for a good bag in a good color at a cheap price. Which is why I picked up this little mustard number when I saw it at Target for $13. However, given that I didn't…