Browsing Etsy
Hi, it’s me, Christine. You know, sometimes I just don’t get done all that I mean to do. Somehow time slips away, and all those super cute things I’d been meaning to make just don’t end up made. That’s when I turn to Plan B: Etsy. Etsy.com is an online marketplace for all things handmade. Whether you’re looking for a last-minute gift or just the perfect something for your home, you could very well find it amongst the shops at Etsy.
Here are a few things that tickled my fancy recently.
The pillow comes from Mary Gamelin Creations; the owl plushie from Thistle Patch Craft and the girl's dress from Mod Dot Textiles.
Some of our very own MyCraftivity members have their own Etsy shops—check out this forum on the messageboard for links. And happy shopping!
Until next time,
Christine
Tip: For a fun and random way to browse the site, try the Pounce button on the left.
Gallery Fun!
Hi, it's me, Christine. I spent some time this afternoon purusing the MyCraftivity gallery, and i see that my friend Kristin is doing some home decor sewing (my current fascination, as well). Pillows, window treatments--what fun! Here are some pictures of what she's been up to.
These are pillows that she made from using placemats (two per pillow). I love the idea of using placemats because they can be slightly heavier in weight than quilting fabric (which can be nice for pillows) and the sizes are really manageable.
And she's been making curtains, too!
Thanks, Kristin, for sharing your projects in the gallery! Any member of our happy sewing group can post images directly to the sewing gallery. Just click on the large sewing icon at the top of the page, then click on Latest Gallery Post, then click Upload on the far right side of the screen. These images will be in the sewing gallery so that all the sewing fans will be sure to find them. And when you load the images, please put your user name in the caption, so we know who to oooh and aaah to!
Until next time,
Christine
Window Treatments, part 2
Hi, sewing fans!
My last post had me contemplating window treatments, so I couldn't help but share a funky window treatment option in this week's free project. And check out Mary Beth's thoughts on the subject in my original post. Thanks, Mary Beth!
Until next time,
Christine
Go yo-yo mad
Hi - it's Jen here again. While surfing for fabric, I've noticed that yo-yo makers are becoming very widely available. I wasn't sure whether I like the look of yo-yos at first - kinda fussy and flouncy looking. But I have to say that I'm getting increasingly fond of them, and fancy making a few from my ever increasing scrap bag.
Like I said, you can buy yo-yo makers for all kinds of shapes - circles, hearts, flowers etc. from brands including Clover, and they make cute embellishments. See the lazygirl website for a super-clear tutorial on how to use them. If you don't want to buy the makers (they're really cheap, but that's still fabric pennies used up!) then check out the fabulous Heather Bailey's website - her DIY class is quick and clear, and her fabrics and photos inspiring as always.
So I think I'll make a few and see what I'm inspired to do with them - if anyone else has any ideas or piccies, that would really help!
Bye for now.
Window Treatments
Hi, it’s me, Christine. I have a new obsession. It’s window treatments. I’m thinking about moving, and with moving comes redecorating, and with redecorating comes painting, and with painting comes new window treatments. Thus the new obsession.
I’ve made a few curtains in my day—just simple hemmed pieces of fabric that I inserted on the curtain rod and scrunched up artfully. Mainly just using regular cotton fabric from the sale area of my favorite local quilt shop. But I’m thinking I’m ready to step up my game. New patterns! New fabrics! So, I’m coming to you, dear reader, for some inspiration. What kind of window treatments have you made? What worked and what didn’t? Share your photos in the gallery—I’d love to see what you’ve made!
Until next time,
Christine
